over tearing with plugs but only one eye (the one that used to be worse)

[joanna]

I got upper plugs two weeks ago, and I wanted to share my experience.

I had no change with the lowers, but the uppers changed a lot.
My right eye feels better. I still have to put drops when I use computer or watch tv and during the night, and on the other hand it tears too much...

[Cali]

They feel OK. Hardly felt them going in. So far I don't have any issues feeling them when I look too far left or right (my ducts point inward a bit so my doctor thought I might have an issue). No overwatering either. I feel some relief on my one good eye, but not much on my bad one. Crossing my fingers....

[zuzu70]

Okay, I just read on a website (sorry I forgot to get the link) that if you get both puncta cauterized, you need to periodically flush your eye out with saline to rinse away dust and allergens. Does that sounds right? I've never heard that mentioned before. Those of you who are upper & lower...

[magalvin]

Hi all!

Just went to my eye doctor. She seems to be as confused as I am as to why my eyes hurt. I'm currently on restasis, and it has helped maybe about 20%. She now suggests plugs. However, I have read not to do plugs until the inflammation has decreased. I'm pretty sure my eyes are...

[LVNatalie]

My story is very long, but to make it as short as possible... I have tried everything to eliminate the burning + redness in my eyes (Warm Compresses, Omega 3's, eyelid scrubs, pataday, lotemax, artificial tears,humidifier, gallons of water ). Nothing seemed to work.
My left eye has always been...

[dry in houston]

I've suffered with dry eyes for more than 10 years. My problem started suddenly with blinding lights while driving to work. I had to be rescued and driven home, then to the doctor. He said that it looked like someone had rubbed sandpaper across my eyes and "hoped" it would get better. ...

[TurnDowntheSun]

My question is about punctal plugs. For some reason, the idea of sticking foreign objects into my tear ducts does not thrill me. Hard to believe, I know! And, of course, on the web, I see the stories of things that go wrong with them. Irritation, inflammation, migration, etc. Realistically, what...

[PRK]

Dear all plug users,

I’m currently in the process of looking for that elusive set of plugs that will help keep my eyes from drying out. I thought it would be helpful if we put all our plug reviews and experiences in one place so that future Dry Eye Zoners can use them to help find...

[matolli]

Hello my fellow Dry Friends. This is my first post, granted ive browsed this site for years now, two I believe.

Well, My names matt and I have DES since 2007 after I caught a cold from a flu shot. Weird isnt it? lol According to the CAT Scans, both my Lacrimal glands are inflamed. Believe...

[Rick0517]

My doctor is encouraging me to get Punctal Plugs. I'm apprehensive. Anyone know of pros and cons? Due to Head Surgery my upper eye lid doesn't close and cover the lower punctal hole. I also have corneal abrasions which become irritated due to dust and dirt.

[tiff]

Hi everyone,

I'm 33 and have ocular rosacea, severe dry eyes, blocked meibomian glands, and blepharitis. Lucky me! I've been on Restasis for about 3 months and my doc just upped my dosage (doing the drops) to 4 times per day. I am on doxycycline 100mg twice per day, take omega 3 supplements,...

[chimera]

Im really worried about this. I got silicone plugs for the lower lids on friday morning & have been dealing with a horrible burning pain on the inner corner of my eyeballs, the white part is all red & veiny from the white caps of the plugs scratching them... is this pain supposed to go away?...

[mjf79]

I've had a great experience with Dr. Saloom in Baton Rouge. I went to several eye doctors to get plugs, and they only did the kind where the tip rests outside the tear duct and it seriously irritated my eyes. My tear ducts sit further in than some so this was just not an option after I tried several...

[grant555]

Hello,

I have had 4 puncta plugged for about a year and a half now. I had my eye biopsied and it revealed signifacant inflammation, indicating my pain is not a result of a problem with my tears. Recently, I went on doxy long term (3 months) which has improved my eyes much more than...

[elvishthistle]

I go back to be checked by my ophthalmologist at the end of the week. So far I have lower flow controllers, use Restasis and use Systane Ultra for regular wetting drops. I also took it upon myself to start taking Flax supplements to see if that would help anything. I was also told not to wear my contacts...