Dry eyes after lasik

[RFREITAS]

Dear all,

For the ones with dry eyes after lasik I would like to ask:

- When did your dry eyes problem start?

- For how long you have it? Do you feel that with time has improved?

- Which are your routines?

- Do you feel the symptoms vary during the year/month?

- Girls, do you feel it is worse during your cycle?

- Do you believe in a cure?

Thank you so much!!

All the best,
Rute

[SDgirl2]

Hi Rute-

Unfortunately I am a post lasik pt. Here are my answers to your post...

-When did my dry eye problems start?---about 3-4 days after the lasik procedure

- For how long have you had it?--- I am 12 months post lasik and still having to deal with mild-mod dry eye issues. Time has been my biggest helper I think. I have noticed that I feel a lot more comfortable than just 3 months ago.

-Which are your routines?-- I use oasis tears plus every 5-6 hours daily, genteal gel before sleep and upon waking up in the morning. I also take Biotears supplements (4 tabs a day) and 1200mg fish oil 2x a day. I wear sunglasses outside and prescription glasses (was undercorrected) at work as I work in a VERY DRY hospital.

-Do I feel symptoms vary during the year/month? --- Yes, if the humidity level drops in the weather, my eyes feel worse

-I haven't noticed them feeling worse with my cycle.

- Do I believe in a cure?-- I believe strides will be made to help with comfort. Not really sure about the cure thing.

Hope my answers help!

-SDgirl

[runnergirl]

Hi,

I had immediate dry eye after surgery, but they gave me restasis and after 2 months it went totally away. Now, 6 years later, it is back and this time very worse.

Started Oct 2012
how long have I had it..... 15 months
routine: restasis 2x day refresh and get at night
symptoms vary? no
during cycle? definately day before and day of period it is a big change.
do I believe in a cure...I refuse not to!

sue