Proclear contacts for dry eye management

[markt]

Hi folks, I have been doing market research for the latest in contact lens and lens materials for dry eye management.

I was curious if folks have used these?  I intend to ask my opthalmagist. 

https://coopervision.com/contact-lenses/proclear-sphere

"Proclear is the only brand of disposable lenses that are FDA-approved to help reduce the sensation of dry eye discomfort. It contains phosphorylcholine, which is supposed to attract water and keep your eyes feeling moist."

Looking forward to Tearsolutions Lacripep extended release contacts, but until that's a reliablely available option...we have to turn to the best of what's at hand.

Mark

[Deb 27]

I have not tried them yet but I am going to ask my eye doctor about these because I am tired of wearing glasses. Thanks for posting about these. You always show us the newest and latest on the horizon. I'll let you know what she says. I think there are other contacts out there for dry eyes.

[jazzlover]

Looking forward to Tearsolutions Lacripep extended release contacts, but until that's a reliablely available option...we have to turn to the best of what's at hand.

Mark

So ... you aren't going to try the Proclear? I'm confused. I would love to go back to contacts.

[irish]

I asked my optometrist and the Proclear were popular about twenty years ago. The good lenses used now she said are called Daily Total-1. I just stick with my glasses as don't want to mess with dry eyes and lenses. Plus with autoimmune disease the risk of infection is always greater so I try to keep it simple. Good luck Irish

[markt]

Hi folks,

Irish you are quite right.  All the times I used them (extended wear soft contacts), i also used an antibiotic drop x2 daily.  I was overall comfortable using them.

I tried rigid scleral lenses, but it was overwhelming for me and I just couldn't get it.  It didn't help that my lids are large and tight, making it hard to maneuver them Into place.

Tearsolutions is working on soft contacts as a vehicle to deliver Lacripep (being trialed in drop form) to the ocular surface/cornea over an extended time.  For one, I'm very excited about it!