How do you deal with dry eyes?

@lacy2 I had tinnitus for a very short time many yrs ago (25 or 35) because I dove into the deep end of my pool at a very steep angle. Evidently I punctured an eardrum but ear doctor said it would heal and it did. I am surprised that there is no treatment for it by now. How about acupressure or acupuncture or a white noise sound that can over-ride it. I have a book entitled Acupressure's Potent Points, A Guide to Self-Care for Common Ailments author is Michael Reed-Gach that is very helpful for a lot of problems that traditional medical doctors have no cures for or feel it's too insignificant to treat. It doesn't address tinnitus specifically but does have a lot of suggestions as to pressure points that hopefully can trigger a change in that area.

@lacy2 that all sounds very difficult to deal with. I hope you are getting some support from your doctors and others in your life.
I hadn’t heard about that side effect of Zoloft before. Too bad you can’t take it as it sounds like it was helping your mood. Have you tried a different SSRI or other antidepressant? I know that my pain is much worse when I’m depressed. Hang in there and hope you can find a little bit of relief every now and then.

@dianedonohue thank you

Hi...is any 1 a candidate for Lacrifill? It is a Godsend 2 me! Its a hyaluronic acid material that is inserted in2 the tear ducts w/ a tiny cannula after my eye Dr uses some numbing drops...it helps to keep your tears in your eyes 2 keep them more hydrated. Unfortunately, I had a blepharoplasty mishap & the Dr cut off 2 much of my lt eyelid so my top/bottom lids do not come 2gether. My ophthalmologist is a dry eye specialist. I had a severe corneal abrasions & it was very painful, think pin cushion 4 an eyeball!
I also take blink vitamins & omega 3 supplements per my Dr's treatment plan.
I put retainer ointment in my lt eye every nite & sleep w/ goggles on @ nite.
During the day I like Refresh Optive Mega-3 preservative-free lubricant eye drops, another Godsend & believe me ive spent a fortune on drops.
Both restasis & xidra really stung upon application...no thank U!
U can get the Lacrifill tear duct plugs every 6mos.
Don't go the regular tear duct plug route, 2 me it feels lk U have a tampon in your tear duct! I truly hope i helped someone w/ the treatment options ive listed here...good luck 2 U all!

I have found the punctum plugs, Restasis & Systane Eye drops to help my eyes wonderfully. Dry eyes are
painful.

Praying for all to get relief. Blessings....

@ashby1947 gracias por tu interesante información, lo tendré en cuenta cuando vaya a consulta próximamente con él oftalmólogo pues me ha dicho mi médico dé familia qué tengo cataratas y viendo lo qué sé comenta por aquí la operación no té garantiza nada

Several years ago I had dry eyes. I went to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. By the time I got there I had ulcer spots on my eyes. I was told to use a heated eye pad for 10 or 15 minutes, then remove and gently squeeze my eye lids toward the lid edge. I also used Restasis twice a day and Systane heavy drops for night. I did this routine for almost 2 years and finally the dr. said the only thing left was to get a Meibomian gland expression. It is done in the dr.'s office with a special machine. Insurance does not pay for this procedure. I got the treatment and it worked well. It took several years for the ulcers on my eyes to completely heal. I was diagnosed with lupus when I was 25 and I am 79 now. I have had repeated infections of all types during my life and I believe the lupus was involved with all of them. Nothing healed easily.

@covidstinks2023 hola me podías decir si ésas gotas y tapones lagrimales son dé venta libre o lo tienen que recetar él médico.
No sé si mí problema es el mismo pero últimamente me lloran mucho los ojos y pudiera ser ojos secos. ¿ Es lo qué tiene pasa a ti?

@jubilta77 The Restasis Drops is prescription as are the Punctum Plugs that the Optometrist
has to numb your eyes up and insert. The Systane Complete drops are over the counter.

My eyes were very scratchy, painful and blurry. BUT, you can have what is called wet dry eyes,
were your eyes water.

I would make an appointment with your eye doctor and get an exam.

Blessings & Prayers....

@covidstinks2023 sí, sé me llenan los ojos de lágrimas y a veces no me deja ver con claridad.
Tengo reservada una cita con él oftalmólogo esperemos a ver qué me dice.
Muchas gracias por tu información y consejos .
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