I am confused..As some of you remember, I have had dry eyes since March, which I believe started due to extensive computer use and contact lense wear. My condition deteriorated since March and until recently (before lower punctual plugs) I had been using drops once in 5 minutes, especially if I am traveling. My eyes were almost always red, and always uncomfortable. I had lower punctual plugs in two weeks ago, and used steroids following the plug insert for one week. I started feeling normal with almost NO REDNESS OR DISCOMFORT with lotemax. After that one week, I stopped Lotemax, and started Restasis. From the first day, I felt an improvement with Restasis. After I used it for 4 days, I went to see this specialist ophthalmologist known for his work in dry eyes.
Despite what the 8-9 doctors before him told me, he told me I did not have an issue with my tear production, but had a condition called ocular rosecea. He said he understood that I had this condition from the first moment I walked in the office!! Mind you, I was all red after walking for 1 hour before coming to the office, and had a couple of small pimples (I am premenstrual!) that I scratched.. He told me my condition was mild and chronic, told me to to get off any chemicals, get off restasis, keep the plugs for now. He said no contacts, no make up, no lasik - at least until summer..
I really don't think I have ocular rosecea for a couple of reasons: 1) nothing as such in my family 2) not common in my genetic pool - I am from Turkey which is Mediterranean/ Middle East 3) Though very fair, I have perfect skin except for premenstrual period. 4) if I have enough tear production, why did the plugs work, why did restasis work?? why do I have trouble crying, and feel dry all the time??
I have decided to ignore this doctors recommendation, and continue with the other doctors' diagnosis. I am not sure about this, but I really do not want to continue to use drops every hour/ or even more frequent if restasis can help..Also, I want to be able to use make up..
I need some help. What do you guys think I should do? I have an appointment in for a doctor in Cornell University but not before December..
Thanks so much for you help.
Despite what the 8-9 doctors before him told me, he told me I did not have an issue with my tear production, but had a condition called ocular rosecea. He said he understood that I had this condition from the first moment I walked in the office!! Mind you, I was all red after walking for 1 hour before coming to the office, and had a couple of small pimples (I am premenstrual!) that I scratched.. He told me my condition was mild and chronic, told me to to get off any chemicals, get off restasis, keep the plugs for now. He said no contacts, no make up, no lasik - at least until summer..
I really don't think I have ocular rosecea for a couple of reasons: 1) nothing as such in my family 2) not common in my genetic pool - I am from Turkey which is Mediterranean/ Middle East 3) Though very fair, I have perfect skin except for premenstrual period. 4) if I have enough tear production, why did the plugs work, why did restasis work?? why do I have trouble crying, and feel dry all the time??
I have decided to ignore this doctors recommendation, and continue with the other doctors' diagnosis. I am not sure about this, but I really do not want to continue to use drops every hour/ or even more frequent if restasis can help..Also, I want to be able to use make up..
I need some help. What do you guys think I should do? I have an appointment in for a doctor in Cornell University but not before December..
Thanks so much for you help.
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