How do you deal with dry eyes?
I have dry eyes due to sjogren's syndrome. Does anyone else deal with dry eyes?
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I have dry eyes due to sjogren's syndrome. Does anyone else deal with dry eyes?
Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Eye Conditions Support Group.
I have tried everything nothing works some make it worse. I have Celiac disease I read an article in Gluten Free that is a symptom of it. Does anyone know about this? The I doctor asked me if I ha e fibromyalgia which I have. So is this an autoimmune problem or they think I am nuts!
I just have to address this it is so painful.
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2 ReactionsYes, I live in the Boston area with excellent ophthalmologists.
I use a combination of Serum Tears and Cequa. Works very well.
I use Systane Hydratio PF every day. I tried coconut oil, and ended up with a cyst in the corner of my eye from it. Some nights I use Systane or Genteal gel, but I really don't like the gloppy glue feel of the gel.
Warm compress for 10 minutes once a day during the afternoon, plus after I wash my face morning and night, rinse the washcloth in hot water, wring, and hold that on my eyes for a count of 10.
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1 ReactionI take pilocarpine it seems to help some.
I have very dry eyes and have tried almost everything. The best thing that works for me now is a nasal spray called Tyrvaya nasal spray. There is a nerve in your nasal mucosa that stimulates the production of tears. I also use Cequa, but the nasal spray has truly been a godsend at night I put in Muro 128 ointment .
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4 ReactionsI'm going to try that. My Dr told me to use Systane lubricant eye drops and his aide told me to heat water and dip a hand towel in it and put that over my eye for a few minutes 2 or 3 times a day That it helps to unclog some tiny ? located in the lower eyelid. Sounds like something in the lower eyelid can get clogged & the heat helps loosen it. Not too hot.
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1 ReactionI POSTED THIS A WHILE AGO STILL LOOKING FOR SOMEONE ELSE WITH SLK
Superior Limbic Keratoconjunctivitis. I have been plagued with this condition for about 10 years. Anyone else?
My eyes are sometimes so dry my eyelid literally sticks to my eyeball. Horrible disease! In the past I have worn “bandage” contacts so the eyelid doesn’t scrape my eye too much when I blink. It’s gotten better the last few years. I notice that it is almost seasonal now. Ugh!
I clean my eyes every morning with wipes I get at the drug store then I put warm to hot c,loths on my eyes before putting
drops in my eyes.
Thanks. Do you also have SLK?
Sounds bad. I've never heard of that condition myself but I hope you find some relief!!
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