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Spine Health | Last Active: Jun 21 1:46pm | Replies (12)
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I have chronic dry eye, and I really doubt that it's related to the herniated disc. Maybe do some medication he's taken for it, but not the herniation itself. Most of the time dry eyes related to clogged Meibomian glands. If you have a dry eye specialist eye doctor in your area I suggest you see him or her. The best specialist for dry eyes in the country is actually located in Florida. His name is Dr. Steven Maskin. He wrote a book called Your Dry Eye. Mystery Solved. It's available on Amazon and it might explain the causes of dry eye to you and what the treatments are.
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@erdocsmom I also have a severe case of dry eyes, and have been treating this condition for years. It actually affected my corneas. My ophthalmologist has recommended I have both upper and lower droopy eyelid surgery. He insists that other patients of his, including his mother, have vastly improved after the surgery. Currently, I am on a regimen of eye wipes, eye drops several times a day, and a gel type vaseline only at night plus using a vaporizer. The cornea specialist doesn't agree. However, he also doesn't live with a chronic case requiring constant treatment. I've had infections, styes, and scratched corneas. I have another appointment with the cornea specialist and the eye surgeon. Has your doctor mentioned this surgery?