two showers a day

[hasan]

one in the morning before you go out; one after you come back;

feels very comfortable. Make sure water is a little hot and put your eyes right under it.

Have to take showers any way, so just a little longer.

[rubyslippers]

I have to be very, very careful not to let even the tiniest amount of shower water get into my eye as it will start a cycle of horrible inflammation. I don't know why but it is guaranteed to cause me problems. The steam of the shower is wonderful, but try taking a hot bath on a cold day with the bath window open a little. The steam from that is just heaven and no risk of a splash into the eye.

[odydnas]

I agree. Showers are the only way I get relief...the first thing I do after work is RUN into a hot shower. The steam helps so much! I also do my warm compresses with a wash cloth in the shower and massage my eyelids in there now.

[hasan]

Odynas,

If you like warm compresses, check this out:
http://cgi.ebay.com/4x7-5-Reusable-I...QQcmdZViewItem

I was using them a lot in the past. They have high but comfortable temperature, last very long if you use two pieces. You wrap them in a wet towl, and normally i fell asleep. I stopped using them when i moved to Atlanta, now i am considering buying some more and doing it again.

Given all the benefits, i only have one concern. Since you have to put them in the boiling water, i am not sure the packs will release some poisonous or not, but i think they are safe.

I agree. Showers are the only way I get relief...the first thing I do after work is RUN into a hot shower. The steam helps so much! I also do my warm compresses with a wash cloth in the shower and massage my eyelids in there now.

[gz9gjg]

Have any of you tried moisture chamber glasses or goggles? They help hold moisture around your eyes, and protect your eyes from wind and air drafts.

Good luck,

Lynne