Question for all those with MGD...

[alisonW]

1. Do you use drops that contain oil or not?
2. Which drop do you use regularly?

I'm curious because my doc said that those with MGD should use a drop containing oil since we generally have a poor lipid layer. I sometimes think though that these drops (Retaine MGD or Refresh...

[hosanna13]

Just wanted to share to the DEZ community the most comfortable drops I've experienced so far.

Hx: Post-LASIK (8 months) dryness and MGD.
Current treatment: Restasis 2x day and 100% serum drops 4x day. Castor oil before sleep (this is the only thing that prevents eyelids sticking...

[jorgec3]

Hi guys,

Been struggling more in recent days with vision and dry eyes seem to be getting worse at work especially.

On a normal day I put in eye drops every 3-4 hours, with 2x warm compresses.

But at work (9-5 computer use) it's gotten bad, constant "oily...

[tommyk]

Hello all,
I had for a long time red eyes. I went to many ophthalmologists but no solution until the last one that told me that my glands overproduce oil (also my face skin is very oily). He prescribed me vibramycin for 4 months. I want to ask you how can i reduce oil production in my glands...

[bjornbjorn]

I have tried everything for dry eyes. They just seem to be getting worse and worse. I need help with info on Castor oil. Is it 100% safe? Can it damage the eye in any way. Also I was wondering what kind of Castor oil to buy. Is there any brands out there that anyone can recommend. Please hel...

[maddy99]

I have been diagnosed with MGD. I used moist heat compresses for several months and then forgot one night and my eyes actually felt better, so I've stopped the heat tx. I don't understand how heat is supposed to open the glands over time (doctor said 6 months), yet heat would seem to make the inflammation...