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Originally Posted by ckcowl
your humidity can be low even when it's raining outside-
did your regular dr tell you this or an eye dr?
if it's your gp i would make an appointment with an optomotrist (sp)
in case it's anything (treatable-caused by infection or something that can be -fixed-
too much water can dry you out-like swimming for too long draws the moisture out of your skin
did your regular dr tell you this or an eye dr?
if it's your gp i would make an appointment with an optomotrist (sp)
in case it's anything (treatable-caused by infection or something that can be -fixed-
too much water can dry you out-like swimming for too long draws the moisture out of your skin
have had plugs in tear ducts that didn't stay.
another wanted to "burn" tear ducts shut...not for me.
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Originally Posted by nursie76
There is a prescription med call Restasis that has been in the news a lot. Perhaps you could make an appointment with your ophthalmologist (an MD) and see if this is an option.
didn't work long term regardless.
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Originally Posted by dreamer2009
Originally Posted by nursie76
There is a prescription med call Restasis that has been in the news a lot. Perhaps you could make an appointment with your ophthalmologist (an MD) and see if this is an option.
didn't work long term regardless.
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Originally Posted by nursie76
Originally Posted by dreamer2009
Originally Posted by nursie76
There is a prescription med call Restasis that has been in the news a lot. Perhaps you could make an appointment with your ophthalmologist (an MD) and see if this is an option.
didn't work long term regardless.
right when I remove them it starts up.
somehow there is a connection of some kind.
#26
Originally Posted by mmonohon
I live in Washington and have very dry eyes. Not the kind that visine can fix. My eyes do not produce enough oil. There is a eye drop that is called Soothe. When you put it in your eyes it is milky then clears. Ask for it at your local pharmacy, they can show you the over the counter brands. Made a huge difference for me.
I have not tried the Soothe, my brother has and swears by it...
#29
Originally Posted by dreamer2009
Originally Posted by dd
Are you allergic to molds? A lot of rain can produce mold and it can affect the eye. Usually the sinus but it can be the eyes too.
I don't see any mold in apt. though.
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I have Sjogrens with severe dry eyes. Have you seen an opthalmologist? Do you have any other symptoms such as dry mouth, dry, itchy skin, joint pain, swollen salivary or parotid glands?...These do not have to be all at once - but a history of. If so, ask for a consult to a rheumatologist. Does he have you on any eye drops? Make sure they are preservative free. Also warm soaks to eyes help. Good luck.
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