I have moderate MGD 20+ years. I just started Lacriset August 28, 2013. 2.5 mg per eye is way too much. I've cut them in half, still after 3.5-4 hours, they swell & migrate from the pocket to the lid margin area.
Is that supposed to happen? Am i supposed to feel them in my eyes? Are they supposed to move out of the pocket when they swell?
After insertion into the pocket, they disappear, I can't feel them, & they help relieve dryness. The problem is I'm only able to tolerate them for a maximum of 4 hours before FBS & discomfort enough to remove them. I've even cut them into 3 pieces, same problem!
I'm 50 years old & have been able to wear contacts all my life. So, it's not as if something in my eyes is a new sensation. I can't wear contacts right now, stopped March, 2013. Even Air Optix Night & Day only for a few hours with constantly adding rewetting drops became too much of a problem.
My doctor is pushing for me to try Lipiflow. $1500.00 for something that MAY work isn't an option since insurance doesn't cover the cost. After my follow-up, I 'll be looking for a new doctor. I was seeing a different doctor who referred me to her because she was one of the creators of Lipiflow.
Lacrisert is VERY expensive even with insurance. However, I want to hear if anyone else has the short wear time after insertion. I want to be someone who wears Lacrisert & forgets to remove the leftover goo-blob.
Thanks.
Is that supposed to happen? Am i supposed to feel them in my eyes? Are they supposed to move out of the pocket when they swell?
After insertion into the pocket, they disappear, I can't feel them, & they help relieve dryness. The problem is I'm only able to tolerate them for a maximum of 4 hours before FBS & discomfort enough to remove them. I've even cut them into 3 pieces, same problem!
I'm 50 years old & have been able to wear contacts all my life. So, it's not as if something in my eyes is a new sensation. I can't wear contacts right now, stopped March, 2013. Even Air Optix Night & Day only for a few hours with constantly adding rewetting drops became too much of a problem.
My doctor is pushing for me to try Lipiflow. $1500.00 for something that MAY work isn't an option since insurance doesn't cover the cost. After my follow-up, I 'll be looking for a new doctor. I was seeing a different doctor who referred me to her because she was one of the creators of Lipiflow.
Lacrisert is VERY expensive even with insurance. However, I want to hear if anyone else has the short wear time after insertion. I want to be someone who wears Lacrisert & forgets to remove the leftover goo-blob.
Thanks.
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