How do you deal with dry eyes?

Posted by maryy @maryy, Jun 10, 2019

I have dry eyes due to sjogren's syndrome. Does anyone else deal with dry eyes?

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My eyes have definitely worsened in the last year, I am now wearing varifocals full time.
The gel makes my eyes blurry for 5 minutes or so.

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@fue My son uses gel, but finds he sees through a haze. He’s mid-50’s.

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@westwoman3698 My eyes have definitely worsened in the last year, I am now wearing varifocals full time.
The gel makes my eyes blurry for 5 minutes or so.

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That sounds really uncomfortable. It’s pretty common for eye gels to cause temporary blurriness right after applying them, especially if they’re thicker.

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I have just been diagnosed with dry eyes by an Optometrist. I have been prescribed eye gel to be used 4 times daily forever.

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@fue
What is the name of eye gel he prescribed and does it require a prescription ?

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@fue
What is the name of eye gel he prescribed and does it require a prescription ?

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@jackielb atm I'm using Ocufresh prescribed by Dr. Last tube was Viscotears prescribed by Optometrist. Any eye gel that contains Carbomer 0.2%.
I also buy online from Medino as I can't get a prescription when going abroad. It's the cheapest way.
No, you don't need a prescription.

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I am prescribed xiidra for Sojourns. It is prescription but I signed up for a discount card through the manufacture. Three boxes cost me less than 20 dollars use twice a day. During the afternoon sometimes use refresh eye drops that are all natural.

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I am prescribed xiidra for Sojourns. It is prescription but I signed up for a discount card through the manufacture. Three boxes cost me less than 20 dollars use twice a day. During the afternoon sometimes use refresh eye drops that are all natural.

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@artemis1886
Would you share the website link of the manufacturer with us to apply for discount card for Xiidra?

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@fue
What is the name of eye gel he prescribed and does it require a prescription ?

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@jackielb an ophthalmologist told me to rub baby shampoo along bottom eyelid. Then rinse off well with water. I still do this occasionally( if I can see oil buildup along lower lashes.)
And I would recommend preservative free drops (with Hyaluronate. )

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