Tankie's Eyes

[Tankie]

I just updated my profile so I figured I'd share it with those who are interested! Here it is:
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Personal Info:
Age: 24
Sex: Male

Diagnosis:
- MGD (Meibomian Gland Dysfunction)
- Lagophthalmos (incomplete closure of eyes when blinking or sleeping)

Treatments I am currently using:
- TheraTears (Preservative Free)
- Lacri-Lube (Preservative Free)

Treatments I have used in the past:
- TheraTears (Preservative Free)
- Lacri-Lube (Preservative Free)
- FML (Fluorometholone)
- Cyclosporine
- Azythromycin
- Doxycycline
- Lacrisert
- Hot Compresses
- Cold Compresses
- Lid Scrubs

LipiView Average ICU Scores on November 17, 2011:
- Left eye 29
- Right eye 33
- I did not get LipiFlow done on this occasion

Surgeries I've had:
- Lower eyelid lengthening with sclera (right eye) April 5, 2011.
- Lower eyelid lengthening with sclera (left eye) April 26, 2011.
- Bilateral lower lid retraction with sclera and tarsal strip (both eyes) November 17, 2011.

Plan for the future (hopefully starting December 2011 or January 2012):
1. Get my glands expressed by a doctor on a regular basis for 6-12 months.
2. Try cyclosporine, azythromycine, and doxycycline for 6-12 months.
3. Do hot compresses and express my glands 1-2 times per day every day for 6-12 months.