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Anyone Else Have Eyes Irritated by 7% Saline?
Since I have started Nebulizing my eyes have become very irritated. Of course this could be from something else but just asking to see if anyone else has noticed something going on with their eyes that could be caused by saline.
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@pacathy I like the goggles! My eyes are improving and I think that's due to the goggles. I did get OASIS but pricey, so I'll only use occasionally. I'll also check out OPTASE. My eye doctor gave me a bunch of IVIZIA coupons which I use with CVS coupons and end up paying about $7 for a lot more drops to boot. I'm also going to get a humidifier (I live in the desert) and will fill with my straw pitcher water.
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I cough and bothers throat too. I will try sips of water and will look into a new nebulizer.
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1 Reaction@kathyjjb Thanks! I’m glad I saw this discussion. I have other reasons for dry eyes which are worse in past month and hadn’t even thought of the saline, which likely contributes. I’m also looking for the tubing to extend it from face, but didn’t have luck on Amazon-lots of o2tubing. I use Optase 3x/day and supplement between with cheaper Thera tears. they have a little more in vials than refresh. I see doc in couple weeks and will pass on any suggestions.
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We got this humidifier and really like it. No issues with it thus far. We just use our filtered tap water since it boils the water to create the humidity. I clean it with vinegar and water once a day when we use it but that is easy. I think there is a video that shows you how to maintain it. Again very easy.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D544BF1L
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1 ReactionI use eye drops at night and about once or twice a day I wash with Ocusoft pads which may help get rid of any salt on eyelids. Eye Docs tell me at each visit to do this, use a warm eye pad over eyes and use Gel at night. I do all that most nights and my eyes are getting better. Does not happen overnight, apparently.
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1 Reaction@picartist waxing with the occusoft makes sense. I didn’t think about residual saline on the eyelids contributing to dryness. What type of gel do you use and is there a specific warm eye pad or just something like a warm washcloth. Thanks for the most helpful tips - mine have been driving me crazy lately but I hadn’t made this connection!
@myjourneybe while 7% is the gold standard there are some people who can’t tolerate it or will dilute it until they can get used to it. My Dr doesn’t prescribe it as he thinks it’s too harsh so I’m on 3%.
@irenea8. I too use Sprint cups but make sure the expiration vent is below. Some meds can irritate the eyes.
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Never thought of that! I wonder if that is ok to do it that way?
@irenea8 Thanks Irene! You're full of good ideas!!