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My name is Nicole and I live in Ireland. I am new to using this site so you can also sent me private mails to nicolelupes@hotmail.com
I got dry eyes after I had Lasik surgery Feb 2005. Since then my life changed dramatically. I was using eye drops all the time, never leave the house without them. My eyes were either sore or not comfortable. They always got worse in work when I was using the computer. My job was much harder as I had to put up with the pain. After a lot of researching I had found out that I can only tolerate Aertlac single dose units. The advanced ones are much better.
I tried a lot of remedies. I tried plugs and they were always coming out. My last option was permanent cauterisation of my tear ducts. I got the lower ones done first. There was an improvement but my upper ducts started to work more and my eyes under my upper lids were very dry. So I got my upper tear ducts cauterised as well. My doctor said that I have a good tear film now. He also said that this type of surgery really suited me as my eyes were really dry and I dont get tears running down my face. I am pain free, I still use eye drops to circulate the tears in my eyes, I do wipe away tears one every two hours but at least I dont have to keep running to the toilet to use eye drops. I am more outgoing now and I have more of a wish to enjoy life again.
My doctor is Dr Lee Wang (surgeon) of Fitzwilliam Clinic, dublin 2. Phone 00353 1 6644037. I had to change doctors quite a lot until I found one who was willing to try everything. I was desperate and I do think you have to fight and dont take no for an answer. Some doctors don't understand as they dont live with our pain. I wish you all the luck and God bless you.
My name is Nicole and I live in Ireland. I am new to using this site so you can also sent me private mails to nicolelupes@hotmail.com
I got dry eyes after I had Lasik surgery Feb 2005. Since then my life changed dramatically. I was using eye drops all the time, never leave the house without them. My eyes were either sore or not comfortable. They always got worse in work when I was using the computer. My job was much harder as I had to put up with the pain. After a lot of researching I had found out that I can only tolerate Aertlac single dose units. The advanced ones are much better.
I tried a lot of remedies. I tried plugs and they were always coming out. My last option was permanent cauterisation of my tear ducts. I got the lower ones done first. There was an improvement but my upper ducts started to work more and my eyes under my upper lids were very dry. So I got my upper tear ducts cauterised as well. My doctor said that I have a good tear film now. He also said that this type of surgery really suited me as my eyes were really dry and I dont get tears running down my face. I am pain free, I still use eye drops to circulate the tears in my eyes, I do wipe away tears one every two hours but at least I dont have to keep running to the toilet to use eye drops. I am more outgoing now and I have more of a wish to enjoy life again.
My doctor is Dr Lee Wang (surgeon) of Fitzwilliam Clinic, dublin 2. Phone 00353 1 6644037. I had to change doctors quite a lot until I found one who was willing to try everything. I was desperate and I do think you have to fight and dont take no for an answer. Some doctors don't understand as they dont live with our pain. I wish you all the luck and God bless you.
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