EYELID DERMATITIS/ BLEPHARITIS

[LisaInMidwest]

Well,

I discontinued Restasis...it's just too costly. I started an Omega 3 supplement instead.

Lisa

[quietdynamics]

Restasis has a "savings program" on their site.
https://www.restasis.com/Savings-and-Support/Get-Savings

Perhaps this will help you.

[LisaInMidwest]

thank you,

I am aware of this savings program and used it. my first fill cost me $30 as opposed to what would have a $100 copay on a $570 medicine.

:-)

[quietdynamics]

Here is an Ophtamology review discussing Restasis and Systane(OTC).. it is from 2003.
https://www.reviewofophthalmology.com/article/give-dry-eye-a-one-two-punch

I use Systane and they have coupons available.
I also do eyelid scrub with no-tears baby shampoo. And change pillow cases often.

Demodex infestation requires immediate, aggressive treatment by doctor, patient
http://www.healio.com/optometry/cornea-external-disease/news/print/primary-care-optometry-news/%7B586c29a0-2bf5-4548-9670-14e88fae9b98%7D/demodex-infestation-requires-immediate-aggressive-treatment-by-doctor-patient
*Dr. uses tea tree oil.. so kudos to you!!!

I used to get styes every so often.. I gave up on most eye-makeup. Rarely put some mascara only on tips of lashes. Plus my eyes will 'cry a river' with scented products and some others. I really am too old for the "punk rocker or goth look"..(after makeup smears and runs down my face)..lol.

So now that you have posted about the tea tree oil and I found this article; I am going to try the oil on my face as well as eyelids. Thank you sharing your experience. (the Opthamologist had already Dx'd Ocular Rosacea  and last visit noted signs of it on my face.In fact, for ocular inflammation early on I added a baby aspirin at night to help. )