Fourth LipiView

[spmcc]

I had my fourth LipiView (assessment). My scores declined (i.e., lipid layers decreased). I don't know why my numbers decreased except that maybe it was due to my not wearing moisture chambers the entire day prior to the test. But who knows?!?! I will go again in March or April to be re-assessed and I'll post another update.

For most recent chart, see

[spmcc]

If you want to read my prior posts on LipiView and/or LipiFlow, they are:

First appointment in Toronto ON: http://www.dryeyezone.com/talk/showt...ght=#post63012

Blinking exercises recommended after LipiFlow: http://www.dryeyezone.com/talk/showt...ght=#post63748

Second appointment in Abbotsford BC: http://www.dryeyezone.com/talk/showt...4298#post64298

Third appointment in Richmond BC: http://www.dryeyezone.com/talk/showt...ght=#post66920

[DCRdryeye]

Hi spmcc,
I'm just wondering what the cost to benefit ratio is with LipiFlow? Based on your experience so far, does the cost outweigh the benefit?

[jenny2008]

so it doesnt sound like Lipiflow lasts the12 months they claim it does? am i correct on this? thanks.. i was considering it cause they offer it outside of st.louis-about 3 hours from me

[Sammy B.]

Sheila,

Curious as to if you feel any better?

Rose

[spmcc]

Yes, I'm feeling better... but I am cautiously optimistic (as everyone is who has suffered from this for years and had many failures).

As for cost to benefit ratio, I think only time will tell. I have never heard any claims that LipiFlow shows results within a certain amount of time and remains for a certain amount of time. I'm waiting for my next assessment (March or April) to figure out if my latest scores were an anomaly or the beginning of a downward trend.

In general, my best treatments so far are having all puncta sealed and wearing Wileys 24/7.

FYI My diagnosis is ocular rosacea since 1995. I have never had refractive surgery.