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Which Refresh eye drops for dry eye/also have glaucoma

Posted by pljauthor @pljauthor, Jun 22, 2024

Hi, I'm on two types of drops for glaucoma, but I also have dry eye. Refresh has so many options. Which drops (OTC) have you found to work best and need less frequently?

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pljauthor | @pljauthor | Oct 14, 2024
In reply to @laughlin1947 "There seems to be about 5 or 6 different ingredients (components) to the whole mess of..." + (show)
@laughlin1947

There seems to be about 5 or 6 different ingredients (components) to the whole mess of dry eye drop products. So, some products made by the same company just rename their product even tho the ingredients are the same and are at the very same concentration. I don't get that. They all seem to be priced about the same too, so I guess you go by what the label says the application is for (sleep versus daytime versus whatever) and which one your doctor says is the one to use. My optometrist said to try Refresh Optive Mega-3 Lubricant Eye drops enhanced with flax seed oil. The 3 basic ingredients that are repeated in many dry eye drop products are these: carboxymethylcellulose, glycerin, and poylsorbate. They don't even list the flaxseed oil. Then, Restasis (prescription only) contains one much different active ingredient which is cyclosporine. It also contains "inactives" which are glycerin, castor oil, and polysorbate 80, and a couple of other ingredients listed as inactives. So, I figure it's just confusing to know which ingredients are the most important. Worth researching more. I hate what appears to be a marketing scheme when they offer so many types which are the same with just different packaging and names.

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My glaucoma specialist ended the confusion for me. He now has me on Ivizia drops and they seem to be working fine.
Thanks for your detailed response!

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mikayla | @mikaylar | Oct 15, 2024
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@pljauthor

My glaucoma specialist ended the confusion for me. He now has me on Ivizia drops and they seem to be working fine.
Thanks for your detailed response!

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My retina doctor gave me a prescription of Restasis. If you are using over-the-counter drops more than 5x a day you need a prescription. Dry eye must be treated or it affects the cornea.

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covidstinks2023 | @covidstinks2023 | Oct 16, 2024

I also use Restasis twice a day and it has been a game changer for my dry eyes. I also use Systane Complete PF formula twice a day. Hope this helps. Blessings....

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betty41 | @betty41 | Oct 16, 2024

I like Refresh Digital PF (preservative free) drops . I also have Refresh Celluvise Lubricant eye gel that are preservative free. This one last longer.

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betty41 | @betty41 | Oct 16, 2024
In reply to @sbtheplumber1 "@wandagoode you mentioned dry eyes and dry mouth, is your tongue white ? Have you been..." + (show)
@sbtheplumber1

@wandagoode you mentioned dry eyes and dry mouth, is your tongue white ? Have you been tested for Sjogren’s . I gave dry eyes ( I tore the tissue on one of my eyes) I also have a dry mouth and a white tongue, and a lot of times dry sinuses.

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My blood work for sojurens showed negative. Dr. Said, I would need a biopsy of my mouth.

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betty41 | @betty41 | Oct 17, 2024
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@betty41

My blood work for sojurens showed negative. Dr. Said, I would need a biopsy of my mouth.

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My tongue is somewhat white in the middle. Dr. Said never brush my tongue. I has good bacteria on it.

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di341 | @di341 | Oct 21, 2024

Optase, sold through Amazon! Hands down, the best I have ever used!!

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bluebird3 | @bluebird3 | May 2 1:52am

Does anyone have lazy eyelid that does not open fast at times, is it dry eye related

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celia16 | @celia16 | May 2 2:51am
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@di341

Optase, sold through Amazon! Hands down, the best I have ever used!!

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I’m glad to see that Optase has an ointment option. I have been concerned that there appears to be only one other company who makes eye ointment in the US. If anything should happen to prevent production, there would be no option for those who must use eye ointment. I wish there were more options. Due to lack of competition the prices are quite high, imo.

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pljauthor | @pljauthor | May 6 12:44pm

Had to move to Restasis, and it's working quite well. I thought I needed a new Rx for glasses, and once I tried the Restasis, I could see very clearly.

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