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Hi all - so glad I found this site, wanted to introduce myself. I developed dry eye three years ago. In retrospect I realized I had been developing mild dry eye for a long time I think due to long-term contact lens use. Then three years ago I went to work at a new job and developed severe dry eye. I was diagnosed with MGD and tried many things (doxy, drops, heat, fish oil, steroids) but nothing helped. You know the drill, it was horribly uncomfortable and was ruining my life. I suspected the work environment because of the timing but of course it's hard to tell. Nine months later I left that job and then my eyes very slowly improved over the next year. Then I went back to that job as a freelancer - I thought this time would be different because I was able to control the humidity and drafts in my office which I thought might have been the problem before. My eyes got worse again within 2 weeks. I got out of there and told them I could never set foot in the building again. (I've been working from home since.)
Although my eyes are better than they were 3 years ago, they are not completely better but I can manage OK. It's no longer ruining my life but it is annoying and I miss wearing contacts. Three years ago I tried everything and eventually got burnt out on trying to fix the problem and gave up. Part of the problem I now realize is that nothing would have helped while I was still working in that building. Recently I decided to try a new spurt of effort and see if I can improve some more. I haven't tried restasis, autologous serum drops, or plugs so I feel like there may be some more things for me to try.
Although I wish my eyes were better, at least I am not as bad as I was, and I feel for all of you struggling with the worst of it because I remember what that was like! This problem sucks!
Although my eyes are better than they were 3 years ago, they are not completely better but I can manage OK. It's no longer ruining my life but it is annoying and I miss wearing contacts. Three years ago I tried everything and eventually got burnt out on trying to fix the problem and gave up. Part of the problem I now realize is that nothing would have helped while I was still working in that building. Recently I decided to try a new spurt of effort and see if I can improve some more. I haven't tried restasis, autologous serum drops, or plugs so I feel like there may be some more things for me to try.
Although I wish my eyes were better, at least I am not as bad as I was, and I feel for all of you struggling with the worst of it because I remember what that was like! This problem sucks!
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