IPL success!!

[KittyCat]

Hi everyone! For some reason, my last reply to this thread is not posting, and greened out. So I've taken a screenshot of it and I'll post it here so you can still read it!

[KittyCat]

[KittyCat]

Hi everyone! I just wanted to give another update as it's been a while. Well, I haven't used eye drops at all for over a month now! I'm working fulltime as a proofreader and my eyes are fine sitting in front of 2 computer screens doing close-up work. I do wear moisture chamber glasses most days (Ziena), which, if you haven't already looked into them, I HIGHLY recommend. I think these should be one of the first things to invest in before any medical procedures.

I'm also on a keto diet (more for weight loss and general health more than for my eyes), and I do wonder if this is helping with inflammation now that I no longer consume sugar and processed/refined carbs.

I no longer do warm compresses as I really don't feel the need; if anything I'll do a cold compress when me eyes feel tired and have that slight stingy feeling.

In terms of IPL maintenence, my eye doctor doesn't expect to see me for another year as she's said my eyes are looking great now!

Apart from at the end of the day (or if I've had less than 7 hours of sleep) when my eyes feel a bit tired and sore, I have experienced zero symptoms of dry eye for over 2 months now.
Please guys, don't think you won't get better and get obsessed with reading this Forum from start to finish like I did. That got to such an obsessive pattern for me. I'm happier now than I've been in a long time.

I would also like to say, I'm still taking 10mg Celexa/Citalopram (an anti-depressant/anti-anxiety pill) and this is having absolutely no impact on how my eyes feel whatsoever. Don't be afraid to reach out if you need it.

I hope everyone is doing ok in these strange and uncertain times. I do understand that everyone's situation is uniequ, and I don't want to suggest that what has happened to me will definitely happen to you. But I'm also very mindful that the positive stories are few and far between on this forum. So I'm just trying to restore a bit of balance.

If anyone has any questions, or just wants to reach out, please ask/send me a message

Cat

[KittyCat]

Hi Cat, would you mind sharing what Seabuck Thorn brand you use?

I use Nature's Aid!

[jack1988]

Hi everyone! I just wanted to give another update as it's been a while. Well, I haven't used eye drops at all for over a month now! I'm working fulltime as a proofreader and my eyes are fine sitting in front of 2 computer screens doing close-up work. I do wear moisture chamber glasses most days (Ziena), which, if you haven't already looked into them, I HIGHLY recommend. I think these should be one of the first things to invest in before any medical procedures.

I'm also on a keto diet (more for weight loss and general health more than for my eyes), and I do wonder if this is helping with inflammation now that I no longer consume sugar and processed/refined carbs.

I no longer do warm compresses as I really don't feel the need; if anything I'll do a cold compress when me eyes feel tired and have that slight stingy feeling.

In terms of IPL maintenence, my eye doctor doesn't expect to see me for another year as she's said my eyes are looking great now!

Apart from at the end of the day (or if I've had less than 7 hours of sleep) when my eyes feel a bit tired and sore, I have experienced zero symptoms of dry eye for over 2 months now.
Please guys, don't think you won't get better and get obsessed with reading this Forum from start to finish like I did. That got to such an obsessive pattern for me. I'm happier now than I've been in a long time.

I would also like to say, I'm still taking 10mg Celexa/Citalopram (an anti-depressant/anti-anxiety pill) and this is having absolutely no impact on how my eyes feel whatsoever. Don't be afraid to reach out if you need it.

I hope everyone is doing ok in these strange and uncertain times. I do understand that everyone's situation is uniequ, and I don't want to suggest that what has happened to me will definitely happen to you. But I'm also very mindful that the positive stories are few and far between on this forum. So I'm just trying to restore a bit of balance.

If anyone has any questions, or just wants to reach out, please ask/send me a message

Cat

How long have you been using the moisture chamber glasses? I think i may look into buying some. Can you recommend a place to buy them?

[jack1988]

Hi everyone! I just wanted to give another update as it's been a while. Well, I haven't used eye drops at all for over a month now! I'm working fulltime as a proofreader and my eyes are fine sitting in front of 2 computer screens doing close-up work. I do wear moisture chamber glasses most days (Ziena), which, if you haven't already looked into them, I HIGHLY recommend. I think these should be one of the first things to invest in before any medical procedures.

I'm also on a keto diet (more for weight loss and general health more than for my eyes), and I do wonder if this is helping with inflammation now that I no longer consume sugar and processed/refined carbs.

I no longer do warm compresses as I really don't feel the need; if anything I'll do a cold compress when me eyes feel tired and have that slight stingy feeling.

In terms of IPL maintenence, my eye doctor doesn't expect to see me for another year as she's said my eyes are looking great now!

Apart from at the end of the day (or if I've had less than 7 hours of sleep) when my eyes feel a bit tired and sore, I have experienced zero symptoms of dry eye for over 2 months now.
Please guys, don't think you won't get better and get obsessed with reading this Forum from start to finish like I did. That got to such an obsessive pattern for me. I'm happier now than I've been in a long time.

I would also like to say, I'm still taking 10mg Celexa/Citalopram (an anti-depressant/anti-anxiety pill) and this is having absolutely no impact on how my eyes feel whatsoever. Don't be afraid to reach out if you need it.

I hope everyone is doing ok in these strange and uncertain times. I do understand that everyone's situation is uniequ, and I don't want to suggest that what has happened to me will definitely happen to you. But I'm also very mindful that the positive stories are few and far between on this forum. So I'm just trying to restore a bit of balance.

If anyone has any questions, or just wants to reach out, please ask/send me a message

Cat

For some reason my reply will not post

[jack1988]

Hi everyone,

I just want to give a good news story!

I have MGD (diagnosed just 4 months ago), I'm 33 and I was so scared when it first happened. My NHS optometrist just told me to use eye drops and hot compresses, but when I came across this forum I realised I needed to take my own action and pay to see a private specialist.
I went to BBR in Hereford who were brilliant. They did a bunch of diagnostic tests and really listened to me and calmed my anxiety.
My TBUT was 3 seconds in my left eye and 6 in my right, and my oil was like butter. Not great! I didn't need Lipiflow as my glands are all open, just very sluggish.

I did my first IPL last Wednesday, and in the last 6 days I've used eye drops maybe 6 times in total. Down from about 4-6 times per day! My eyes feel 95% normal. I no longer have stinging and burning in my eyes, except a handful of days where I stay up too late, which I will happily take.
And this is after the first treatment! They said I probably won't feel any improvement until my 3rd session but I feel a huge improvement to the point that I am no longer thinking about my eyes except pure joy.
I have read up on it, and some people are considered early responders and will feel the benefit straight away, it seems that's me!
For all of those who think they can't be treated, please please please consider IPL!
I'm no longer depressed and anxious, I feel great.

All I'm doing at the moment is my relaxing hot compresses twice a day, and using EvoTears once or twice a day if I need to (but mostly no drops at all). I wear EyeSeals 4.0 to bed, and that's it!

It's only because of this forum that I took matters into my own hands and paid for private care, and I'm so glad I did.

I'll update again after my second session.

Good luck everyone

Cat xx

Hi Kitty,

Does your eye doctor express the top and bottom lids?

[KittyCat]

She does, yes!!