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Nice to be a part of your community...but must admit that I wouldn't be here if I were not desperate for ideas on how to beat this.
A little history:
All previous treatments from specialists (5) have failed. Have had punctal implants in lower ducts, used Restasis for over a year (created more pain while using and never had any positive results). Used many prescription and over-the-counter drops with no relief. Experimented with many recommended vitamins/supplements touted for dry eye relief with no noticeable effects. Visual acuity and perception are getting worse as the pain also increases.
I don't have diabetes, heart disease or any other commonly known causes. Otherwise very healthy and active in competitive tennis and golf, as well as ballroom dancing...although it is becoming harder to enjoy anything with the chronic pain.
I have never worn contact lenses or had any kind of eye surgeries or injuries.
I get NO relief from anything and have had no relief in over 4 years (started noticing pain when I was 56 y/o). It is worsening and is very painful almost all of the time...except thankfully not while sleeping at this time.
I have come here as a last resort to see if anything will help. This is awful!
A little history:
All previous treatments from specialists (5) have failed. Have had punctal implants in lower ducts, used Restasis for over a year (created more pain while using and never had any positive results). Used many prescription and over-the-counter drops with no relief. Experimented with many recommended vitamins/supplements touted for dry eye relief with no noticeable effects. Visual acuity and perception are getting worse as the pain also increases.
I don't have diabetes, heart disease or any other commonly known causes. Otherwise very healthy and active in competitive tennis and golf, as well as ballroom dancing...although it is becoming harder to enjoy anything with the chronic pain.
I have never worn contact lenses or had any kind of eye surgeries or injuries.
I get NO relief from anything and have had no relief in over 4 years (started noticing pain when I was 56 y/o). It is worsening and is very painful almost all of the time...except thankfully not while sleeping at this time.
I have come here as a last resort to see if anything will help. This is awful!
Actually the warm rice baggy can be made with a CLEAN sock (with rice inside), or something similar. Of course you can buy the official one in the dry eye shop, but if you're trying to save $ you can make one yourself. Somewhere in this site, there is a write-up on how to make a rice baggy and use it, but I'm at work right now and can't take time to search for the link. I've never heard of using small electric heating pad on the eyes, I guess you would have to be very careful on that one! I'm sorry for your pain... Keep cruising around in the dry eye zone and you will find out all kinds of useful information!
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