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**brd888** · 17-May-2007, 07:03

Hello

Hi Hangus,
Good luck - I think having a regime and sticking religiously to it is the key to less symptoms. However, there are some doubts about using Lacrilube on a daily basis. I had problems last month which I think may be down to this and read somewhere that it may reduce wettability of the eye surface.

Further to previous email, I have visited David Crystal and he wasn't too keen on lacrilube either. I now had a plug fitted to upper duct on left eye although not had great improvement yet in first week. Had the most thorough examination so far by him.
Regards,
Bru

**Hangus** · 17-May-2007, 08:59

Thanks for that Bruce
because of RCE problems I have felt the need to do something over night because that was when the problem was occurring. If not Lacrilube what gel or overnight treatment would people recommend? I am a little loathe to change when things are pretty smooth but I am always willing to try
Barry

**Guest** · 17-May-2007, 09:31

Barry

I know the challenges you face getting product in the UK.

Something that I use is Genteal Gel (which I get from Australia for �2.50 per tube), but you can get Viscotears gel in the UK in a pres free formulation.

I have just started gooping up of a night and taping my eye lid closed with this pretty cool plasticy type tape that costs �1.40 or so from ASDA pharmacy. The tape is better than micropore as it is wider and is perforated so no scissors in the middle of the night - has to be a good thing.

I gel both eyes but tape my right only and when I wake, I pour some saline in my eye before I take off the tape, sounds difficult but it works - so far - not wanting to speak too soon.

As I said I have only just started this routine so hopefully I will get somewhere with it.

H&B have specials from time to time that are worth watching out for. I think they have 1 at the moment for their high EPA fish oil.

There are obviously other products and suppliers out there, I don't personally have a problem with H&B but some people don't like their products, I guess it is personal preference.

I sent you an email a few days ago also.

Cheers
Ian

**Hangus** · 17-May-2007, 10:53

Hi Ian
Thanks I got your reply. Eyes still feeling Ok touch wood. I have not really had too much problem with lacrilube but i am always willing to try different products in search of the magic bullet.
I think if I have another RCE I will try the tape method; if nothing else it might stop the wife pestering me! (chance would be a fine thing!)

Cheers
Barry

**stella** · 17-May-2007, 13:23

I have a lot of trouble at night too - waking every 2 hours and having to put in goop
I tried the tape but found it hard to tolerate
I figured another way to make sure my eyes were properly closed at night --------
I got a simple sleep- mask from a catalogue, and I place a clean man's cotton hankerchief folded inside it
I make sure the elastic at the back of the head is under the hair- line nearly on the neck - this pulls the mask down slightly which keeps my eyes well closed and keeps the eyes warm and excludes air
It has definately helped !!! I am only waking once a night now
Although mybe the doxy is kicking in also
I was on 100mgs for a week and have reduced to 50 mgs for two weeks and I shall then go to 25 mgs for as long as it takes - maybe 2 to 3 months
This is self - treatment which i dont recommend but when you have a doc who knows so little about DE ( although she willingly let me try doxy) you have to resort to self treatment
Any comments on my regieme appreciated !
Stella

**brd888** · 18-May-2007, 00:37

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Hangus,
Was just commenting on the thick oinments in general but if it is working for you, why change?

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