Hello everyone,
I hope that everyone is feeling well today.
As for me, I have moderate to what seems to be severe dry eye and was considering using Restasis. I am glad I read Dr. Latkany's book because he gave really good advice on the drug. He talks about a patient who had the type of dry eye that restasis was meant for and how it can have an overkill effect on patients with cases that look as though there case of DE is "quieter" but in actuality may be very uncomfortable. This gave me something to think about because it seems as though it makes the difference between those who will be prescribed Restasis and those who will need puntual plugs or other treatment. Restasis is suppose to increase tear production and calm inflammation but I wonder how it works for those whose tears evaporate too rapidly.
This information informed me a lot because doctors usually don't mention the fact that the drug can be more than what may really be needed. I also realized that it is important to know if you have a decreased production of tears and or quick evaporation rate of tears. I know I have the first one but I need to ask my doctor about the latter. Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I would assume that everyone who has dry eye has some type of inflammation going on but yet everyone doesn't benefit from restasis: A drug that is suppose to eliminate inflammation.
That said, is anyone else considering restasis or using it now? If so, how is it working, how severe is your condition and has your doctor prescribed other alternatives before prescribing restasis?
I hope that everyone is feeling well today.
As for me, I have moderate to what seems to be severe dry eye and was considering using Restasis. I am glad I read Dr. Latkany's book because he gave really good advice on the drug. He talks about a patient who had the type of dry eye that restasis was meant for and how it can have an overkill effect on patients with cases that look as though there case of DE is "quieter" but in actuality may be very uncomfortable. This gave me something to think about because it seems as though it makes the difference between those who will be prescribed Restasis and those who will need puntual plugs or other treatment. Restasis is suppose to increase tear production and calm inflammation but I wonder how it works for those whose tears evaporate too rapidly.
This information informed me a lot because doctors usually don't mention the fact that the drug can be more than what may really be needed. I also realized that it is important to know if you have a decreased production of tears and or quick evaporation rate of tears. I know I have the first one but I need to ask my doctor about the latter. Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I would assume that everyone who has dry eye has some type of inflammation going on but yet everyone doesn't benefit from restasis: A drug that is suppose to eliminate inflammation.
That said, is anyone else considering restasis or using it now? If so, how is it working, how severe is your condition and has your doctor prescribed other alternatives before prescribing restasis?
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