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How are you dealing with dry eyes?

Posted by joybringer1 @joybringer1, Dec 6, 2025

Recently, my eye doctor asked how often I use my Thera Tears and when I replied many times a day, he told me I have dry eyes and should not be using these eye drops more than 3 times a day. He gave me a sample pack of Xiidra which has single-use containers and has no preservatives. I quit using them because it felt like I had been injecting sand in my eyes. The prescription for these single-use containers is $300 for 90 days. I asked my pharmacy to hold that RX because I was not sure if I would ever use these again. What do you do for dry eyes?

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abob | @abob | Jan 17 6:22pm
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I have Osis eye pads that I put in the microwave. They stay warm about 10 min. Doctor said do 2x a day. It really works. Wash cloth doesn't stay warm long enough. Feels good too.

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@mikaylar Thank you (I think Oasis, not Osis)
I just ordered them from Amazon. Looks so much easier than redoing warm washcloth.

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abob | @abob | Jan 17 6:26pm

Thx. My Dr ordered rx CEQUA, gave me a sample pack. Insurance company denied. I have no idea of price yet. Yikes!

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abob | @abob | Jan 17 6:28pm
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@marieltha
Thanks for all the information. I cannot adjust to the multifocal lens that was placed on 8/12 and 9/5. The sensitivity to light is terrible. I can't drive when it is sunny and can't go out in the sun. The bright lights in my home that can;t be dimmed do not get turned on (bathroom lights etc) I see halos on all lights even the smallest light that may be on an electrical cord. I pray the monofocal lens gets rid of all these issues so I can have my eyes back. My family and friends say I don't look like myself because I squint all the time. It is true, I cannot open my eyes completely to any light and it doesn't take long to get a terrible headache. I was never told of the different type lenses, (toric for a stigmatism). I did get a second opinion and did a lot of research and feel I was not a good candidate for the multifocal lens since I have the stigmatism and the severe dry eye. I will update after the lens exchange and hope it is good news.

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@sissa52
Pls let us know how you are doing.

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dryeye | @dryeye | Jan 18 3:06am
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My eyes are worse since having the cataracts removed. I also struggle with my distant vision which should have improved not worsened. I am thinking of having a piggy back lense put in to improve my distant vision. I am in constant pain.

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@dryeye
I am scheduled for piggy back lense on Thursday. Very nervous

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mikayla | @mikaylar | Jan 18 8:57am
In reply to @abob "@mikaylar Thank you (I think Oasis, not Osis) I just ordered them from Amazon. Looks so..." + (show)
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@mikaylar Thank you (I think Oasis, not Osis)
I just ordered them from Amazon. Looks so much easier than redoing warm washcloth.

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Yes Oasis. You will like them. They are calming and sometimes I fall asleep with them on.

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mikayla | @mikaylar | Jan 18 8:57am
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@dryeye
I am scheduled for piggy back lense on Thursday. Very nervous

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What is a piggy back lense?

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nursefran68 | @nursefran68 | Jan 18 10:46am
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@mikaylar
How long do you keep warm washcloth on your eyes?

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@abob
An eye mask is much better than a warm washcloth. You can buy a Bausch & Lomb plastic one in any drugstore or order online. Warmies also makes a great eye mask. Either of these is microwaveable and should stay warm for the 15 minutes which is suggested.

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abob | @abob | Jan 18 11:24am
In reply to @nursefran68 "@abob An eye mask is much better than a warm washcloth. You can buy a Bausch..." + (show)
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@abob
An eye mask is much better than a warm washcloth. You can buy a Bausch & Lomb plastic one in any drugstore or order online. Warmies also makes a great eye mask. Either of these is microwaveable and should stay warm for the 15 minutes which is suggested.

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@nursefran68 thank you so much, Yes, the washcloth is horrid, I will check out the 2 you mentioned. Someone suggested Oasis pads and Occusoft warming mask.

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dryeye | @dryeye | Jan 19 11:27am
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What is a piggy back lense?

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@mikaylar
One lense on top of another

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mikayla | @mikaylar | Jan 19 12:37pm
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@mikaylar
One lense on top of another

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What is the reason you are getting a piggy back lense?

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