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Just sharing some news of my improvement because I can add to the 'It's Possible!' pile- which we all need to see, to keep us going 
In March 2012 I was diagnosed with moderately severe dry eye after 8 months of burning eye pain and redness. The problem was both aqueous deficiency and MGD:
Schirmer results (eyes closed 5min)
Left eye 4mm Right Eye 8mm
I was given doxycycline 100mg capsules (1 x daily) which I am still taking
Restasis (was taking 4 x daily since March, now 2 x daily)
Hot compresses (morning and night) followed by light massage of lids.
omega fish or flaxseed oil (1000- 3000 mg daily)
I also started a new diet in May (not prescribed by doctor): cut out dairy, gluten, sugar (aside from special occasions such as dinner parties). Starting to think about reducing inflammatory foods. I'm taking calcium to make up for lack of dairy.
Two days ago I went for my 3rd check up to date:
Schirmer results (eyes open and blinking 5 min)
Left eye 14mm Right Eye 18mm
Also had Tear Lab test this time. Result: 290
I was told that I am battling only MGD now- my aqueous levels are good. There are some small symptoms of rosacea but we will follow this at next appouintments.
The doctor believes that the Restasis has helped me a lot and should be continued.
One thing I am sure of is that at least 1000mg positive thinking per day (capsules or tablets is ok) is also a good idea I was told numerous times that it can't improve- that all my efforts will at best slow down or halt the process of getting worse.
I have felt incredibly low at times, and I attribute a lot of this to regret (should I have taken better care of my eyes before, etc.) but mostly at the constant fear of getting worse. It is hard to stay motivated when you think it will lead to nowhere.
Since finding out about my improvement, I wish that I had listened more to my inner voice that was determined to fight all this gloom and doom. Just want to say to anyone reading this: they are your eyes- you have the final say in whether you will succeed or not- it's not anyone else's place to tell you.
In March 2012 I was diagnosed with moderately severe dry eye after 8 months of burning eye pain and redness. The problem was both aqueous deficiency and MGD:
Schirmer results (eyes closed 5min)
Left eye 4mm Right Eye 8mm
I was given doxycycline 100mg capsules (1 x daily) which I am still taking
Restasis (was taking 4 x daily since March, now 2 x daily)
Hot compresses (morning and night) followed by light massage of lids.
omega fish or flaxseed oil (1000- 3000 mg daily)
I also started a new diet in May (not prescribed by doctor): cut out dairy, gluten, sugar (aside from special occasions such as dinner parties). Starting to think about reducing inflammatory foods. I'm taking calcium to make up for lack of dairy.
Two days ago I went for my 3rd check up to date:
Schirmer results (eyes open and blinking 5 min)
Left eye 14mm Right Eye 18mm
Also had Tear Lab test this time. Result: 290
I was told that I am battling only MGD now- my aqueous levels are good. There are some small symptoms of rosacea but we will follow this at next appouintments.
The doctor believes that the Restasis has helped me a lot and should be continued.
One thing I am sure of is that at least 1000mg positive thinking per day (capsules or tablets is ok) is also a good idea
I was told numerous times that it can't improve- that all my efforts will at best slow down or halt the process of getting worse. I have felt incredibly low at times, and I attribute a lot of this to regret (should I have taken better care of my eyes before, etc.) but mostly at the constant fear of getting worse. It is hard to stay motivated when you think it will lead to nowhere.
Since finding out about my improvement, I wish that I had listened more to my inner voice that was determined to fight all this gloom and doom. Just want to say to anyone reading this: they are your eyes- you have the final say in whether you will succeed or not- it's not anyone else's place to tell you.
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