How do you deal with dry eyes?

Posted by maryy @maryy, Jun 10, 2019

I have dry eyes due to sjogren's syndrome. Does anyone else deal with dry eyes?

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Try heat pads over the entire eye socket and gently massage the nasal join between the eyes to assist in loosening & circulating the natural lubricant.
I also use Cationorm eye drops one drop each morning , noon & evening.

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Hi ,I use a prescription eyedrop Restasis,I also use an eye mask (use hot or cold.)you can get on Amazon.Use at least 3x a day warm, really feels great and very relaxing. I also use Refresh Optive fusion OTC .eye drops 3x a day. Combination really helps me .I live in Canada .

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@shirlee05 I was just diagnosed my doctor has me on Sustain 2 drops in each eye 4 times a day. I'm spending a fortune I want her to prescribe a eye drop my part D will cover, no luck so far.

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@shirlee05 I was just diagnosed my doctor has me on Sustain 2 drops in each eye 4 times a day. I'm spending a fortune I want her to prescribe a eye drop my part D will cover, no luck so far.

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My Restasis prescription was $147 with insurance until I asked for a generic. Now it's $57. It's for 1 month but I use it longer.

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The heat pads really help NATURALLY too. Doctor said 2x day. And they are calming. I say my prayers then.

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