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How do you deal with dry eyes?

Eye Conditions | Last Active: Apr 21 3:25pm | Replies (773)
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@janieben

I can hardly believe this myself, but here goes...I was diagnosed with Dry Eye in my right eye last fall by an optometrist, who told me there was no cure, it would be there for the rest of my life, etc. About four weeks ago, I started putting castor oil (hexane-free, cold pressed) on my eyelids between my brows and lids and a bit under my eyes (I used it on both eyes, just to prevent left eye from also becoming dry). A week ago, I noticed that my eye had not been tearing at all, and I had not used eye drops for at least a week. Today, as I write, I still have had no tears streaming down my cheek. I do not claim that CO is a cure; all I can tell is what I have experienced.

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edie2716 | @edie2716 | Apr 2 5:57pm

What made you decide to use castor oil?

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nancyjg | @nancyjg | Apr 3 8:40am

Did your opthalmologist say that your Dry Eye had anything to do with Demodex mites? I ask because Castor Oil kills the mites. You were smart to try CO! If your ophthalmologist doesn't know about Demodex, I'd change doctors, and would definitely get a second opinion anyway. If you have Meibomian Gland Disorder that would also impact your DE. Good luck!

FYI, if your DE is related to Demodex, have your (new) doctor prescribe Xdemvy. It's a 2x/day eye drop treatment that absolutely kills them. It did for me. 1

PS. One way to know if you have Demodex is if you have any "crusties" on your lashes in the morning. They are called collarettes. Ask your new or old doctor if you had/have them.

Good luck!

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