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How do you deal with dry eyes?
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I was diagnosed with Sjorgrens Syndrome many years ago (2008). They had prescribed Restasis Eye Drops twice a day to help your eyes produce fluid and Pilocarpine to help with dry mouth. I'm still on the same scripts. I can't say they work great but my Sjorgrens is related to Rheumatoid Arthritis and seems to come and go. The Pilocarpine was unpleasant for me. After taking it I would get the sweats and be very cold. I'm not sure this info. will help anybody but send my best wishes to all for the battles we fight daily.🌷
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I have several eye conditions including dry eyes. My eye doctor - a corneal specialist - has recommended warm eye compresses for 15 minutes twice a day. There are eye masks you can purchase that heat up in the microwave. Also, she has me cleansing my eyelids (especially the lash area) twice a day. In the morning with eyewash solution and then lubricant eye drops. In the evening after the warm compress I cleanse with Sterilid antimicrobial solution. The lubricant drops she prefers - and I like the best as well - are Systane Complete, which I use several times during the day. Then at bedtime I use Systane Nightime gel. It's quite a routine but worth it.
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My Othamologist has put plugs in the corners of my my eyes-both upper and lower lids. They have really helped my dry eyes. I have the non permanent ones as he said the permanent ones can get infected. I have had them in for 10 years and have had no problems. One fell out recently but he just popped another back in.
I still use restasis and systane drops. But mainly at night. I hope this helps. Take care everyone.