Restasis rookie

[ricmerry]

Hi all. I've been on Restasis for 33 days now and my eyes are better than they were but far from normal. I've also been on Lotamax, wearing goggles a lot, taking Omega oils, using OTC drops, doing lid scrubs and using Dwell drops at night so who knows what's really helping.

My question is if Restasis inhibits T-cells and it works for someone doesn't that almost automatically mean that person has an auto-immune disorder?
I'm thinking if Restasis works for me that's great as my next options seem to be serum drops or scleral lenses but...will that mean I have Sjogrens?
-Ric

[howdryiam]

hello

Get your blood test for ANA to see if positive for sjogrens - they also usually do a lip biopsy - but some tend to shy away from this - since it hurts like heck - I had it done twice...

[Lucy]

I agree with howdryiam about a lip biopsy. My lip is still numb after 3 years. I do also have Sjogrens along with Lasik induced dry eyes. Lasik first, then years later Sjs. I hope Restasis continues to work for you and you don't have to go on to the next option. Lucy