Intracanulicular plugs help?

[member31986]

Hi all, have not been on for a while but just an update. Back in November 08, I got temporary plugs put in for dry eye. I was also put on Azasite for about 2 weeks as well. My eyes seemed better. I also was using the warm compress at night before bed to help and also had erthymycin oinment to use if need be. I did use that for awhile but then stopped and they seemed pretty good. Just had a follow up visit and the doc -put in the permanent plugs by Oasis known as form fit intracanalicular plug. Doc told me he has has alot of success so I went for them. Actually, my insurance is changing end of this month do to loss of job so I wanted to get these before that ran out. I was surprised just how he did it, without numbing the eye, by inserting one end of a device to open up the canal and then inserting the "gel" as he called it right in. We will see how it goes. As I said my eyes were not to bad lately but decided to do this as a precaution. Does anyone out there have these and how are they working for you? I am supposed to go back in 4 months to let him know how they are, but I figure that it my eyes are ok, I'll probably cancel that appt. thanks and any comments welcome on these.

[member31986]

Does anybody have these? I would love to know. My first night sleeping was ok until I woke up and my eye (the lleft one which is the dry one) was hurting. I could hardly open it. Once I awakened, i put on a warm compress nd then put in erythomycin ointment which did seem to help. I did not call the doctor just yet as I want to give these a chance. As I said before, my eyes were not terrible but just decided to do this as a precaution (and my in surance is running out-the new insurance is not as good) . Anybody know about these? Please give any info if you can. I hope tonight goes better. thanks

[member31986]

Intracanulicular plugs help????

Thought if I changed the title I would get more response...thanks

[member31986]

Just got plugs need answers!

Hi all, I posted last week before and after my permanent plugs were put in. The first night/morning, they were uncomfortable but after that, the eyes felt fine. Has anyone out there got these? Oasis is the manufacturer and they were gel like that were inserted. I think they are realitively new to the market. NO-ONE has responded to my initial questions. Am I the only one out here with these? Just wondered and would love comments on anyones reactions to these, positive or negative. Thanks again and I'll wait for answers.

[indrep]

m very familiar with these plugs. My wife has had them in for over four years. Do you have specific questions?

[member31986]

If anyone had these, do they last and how do you know without going to doctors to find out. I've had them about 2 weeks now and only 2 mornings did my one eye feel dry. However, the night before I put in Soothe eye drops and perhaps that was why. I was told not to rub my eyes but these were gel like and I wonder how they could come out??? Any comments welcome and have they worked for you? So far, I think I am pleased with them as my eyes are much better than a year ago. I just don't want that horrible dryness to return...ever!