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Dry Eye Nasal Spray

Started by Sharon, August 24, 2019, 02:32:23 PM

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Sharon

This is an interesting treatment: a nasal spray that treats dry eyes!
It is said to stimulate a parasympathetic pathway to promote all 3 layers of natural tear film.
Supposedly will be available in 2020.  :) :) :)

Link to video (copy and paste to browser):
healio.com/ophthalmology/ophthalmic-business/news/online/%7B733a98c8-ab91-4d10-b52a-a36255636283%7D/video-nasal-spray-for-dry-eye-progressing-through-clinical-trials?fbclid=IwAR3muPEdPXT2nV__HUSE7_n-mqTDrNmza7xFartZuDDfyv5KJj6Um_nCXZc
Sjogren's (+ RA): positive ANA, RNP, RNP-A, APCA. Severe eye dryness + inflammation, multiple sensitivities and allergic reactions, fatigue. 
ORENCIA, Restasis, Anti-inflammatory diet, Vit. D & C, Ubiquinol 100mg, Omega 3....

eye2dry

Thanks for sharing this.

I have an eye dr appt in December and will ask him about this.

Shelly
medications: synthroid- meloxicam- plaquenil- lots of supplements

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