What do I do next?

[DryLondoner]

Saw an ophthalmologists today - second time I've seen him. First time he said my eyes were dry. Now, apparently they are not that bad and I just need to patient. I am 10 months post LASIK. My last three schirmer tests have been low - around 2/3mm. I feel like he was bored with my problem because it wasn't serious enough for him. I have good TBUT (12 seconds) and a tiny amount of staining.

My right eye constantly waters, and the smallest gust of wind means they get sore, gritty and red. I'm waking up every 3/4 hours to top of my drops in the evening.

What do I do? Do I wait it out?

Or do I find someone else?

Anyone in London have aqueous tear deficiency and seen someone who is sympathetic and wants to treat it?

[Guest]

Hi,

I have also seen an eye specialist which appeared unconcerned about my condition (I have evaporative dry eye and blepharitis) I was so disappointed about the lack of care and information I received that I demanded another appointment and this time saw the consultant.

Other options for you from here is to have plugs put in (I have my lower ones done) I was also recommended hyco forte which is a good drop (preservative free)

[DryLondoner]

Hi ClaireW,

Sorry to hear about your negative experience. It's so disheartening when someone tell you it's not that bad!

I have a plug in my eye which is worse. It doesn't seem to help much. I've tried hycosan and hylotears - from what I understand they are all similiar - again, no joy. I'm trying clinitis at the moment.

What is bugging me, is that I'm putting drops in my eyes, without knowing what is wrong. I feel like I am making things worse.

Have you had a TearLab test? I wonder if the NHS do them.