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How do you deal with dry eyes?

Eye Conditions | Last Active: Mar 6 4:57pm | Replies (691)

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@sue225

I have had dry eyes for forty years (now 68). I use Refresh Celluvisc preservative free many many times a day and nighttime ointment at night. In the case of flare up I will use a mild steroid drop once/twice a day. (Opthalmologist says ok to do so.) Dont do that too often .

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@sue225, @ashby1947, and all...Interesting, I forgot to mention in previous messages that I find the best, the very best improvement and comfort from the severe dry eyes is a steroid drop daily. My doctor prescribed that on one visit as she saw some signs of Sarcoidosis inflammation in the eyes. I was thrilled...not to have the Sarcoid issue naturally but with the steroid drops. What a crazy improvement I saw, in every way. I would love to use them daily, but can't, only when I have a flare.

They really made a big difference. I've had plugs for years and suppose they help. don't really know. Refresh and other OTC drops help slightly, some not at all, and the ointment is such a mess it is almost an irritant simply due to the sight murkiness for a bit. It does sometimes help so I use it when needed.

The Rohto drops have been the most successful for me at reducing the grittiness, itching, and scratching that's so irritating. They also help the double vision which so far no other drops have helped....and they're so cooling.

This is a serious issue as it affects our entire life, the entire day. I wish you well...
Blessings, Elizabeth