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Does anyone have any experience with MEIBO (PF) drops for dry eyes?
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@trishaanderson I recently went to the ophthalmologist and they gave me a sample of refresh relieva eye drops which I use twice daily. I didn't have any surgery or anything. I had other things happening around my eyes. Don't know what has caused my dry eyes. That is a crazy price for eye drops really. I myself would want to know how Meibo drops would be more helpful than the ones I have used. Prescription medications can really get out of hand. I do know after working in Doctors offices years ago how the med reps would come and bring free samples for the Doctor to give to patients to try. Just a question: You have tried different eye drops. Is there one in particular that has worked better than another? The Refresh Relieva eye drops I got from Walmart. I am sorry I haven't used the Meibo drops but I would look at is there one eye drop that is better than another? @rnlorena
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Miebo is not the same as those other drops - it is more of a lubricant designed to reduce tear evaporation - and hence treat dry eye. Core ingredient is perfluorohexyloctane. (https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/perfluorohexyloctane-ophthalmic-route/description/drg-20551187)
and
https://europe.ophthalmologytimes.com/view/bausch-lomb-launches-miebo-perfluorohexyloctane-ophthalmic-solution-in-us
Of note, my understanding is that the US did everyone needing this sort of treatment a huge disservice by categorizing it as a medicine vs an eye drop to assist in the treatment of DED. Another example of American Exceptionalism.
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As far as over-the-counter eye drops, I've tried most of them. The one I find the most relief from is Retaine preservative-free, which comes in individual plastic ampules. So I'm able to keep some in my purse, on my nightstand, or on my desk, wherever I might need them.