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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?
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@curlylocks7 from what I understand you should be very careful having that type of eyelid surgery. It can actually make dry eyes worse. One of my eyes was a little bit droopier and I had an ophthalmologist/Plastic Surgeon do my surgery. He was aware of my dry eye problem. Unfortunately, that eye doesn't close totally now and that eye is worse. I've never heard of it as being a treatment for dry eyes, but only as being a cause of them.
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We have an upcoming visit of the next plan.. after 4 Dr’s and everything in meds possible hopefully we can get to the root of this issue!! And get proper treatment too move on..