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06-13-2011, 01:42 PM
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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.
06-13-2011, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Dry eyes can be caused by things other than the environment, for example natural aging can cause them as well as some medications.
06-13-2011, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Annaquilts
Yes, as well as chemo or Graves disease. I use the eye drops that are individually packed.
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Dry eyes can be caused by things other than the environment, for example natural aging can cause them as well as some medications.
06-13-2011, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by carhop
There is a condition called Sjogerns syndrome that your eyes are dry mouth hair and skin plus meds and air quality
06-13-2011, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by greensleeves
Could be wet outside and low humidity inside if you use A/C a lot and cause dry eyes. Just a thought.
can't run a humidifier because causes mold...allergies
06-13-2011, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnLady1
A couple of years ago DH and I had a wicked case of dry eye. DH was having more problems than I had -- he kept getting little cysts that the Dr said were the result of dry eye.
One day I got something in my eye and went in to the clinic on an emergency and the Opthomologist (not the one we usually see) suggested that I start taking Flax Seed Oil. DH and I have both been taking it since and all of our dry eye symptoms have disappeared.
One day I got something in my eye and went in to the clinic on an emergency and the Opthomologist (not the one we usually see) suggested that I start taking Flax Seed Oil. DH and I have both been taking it since and all of our dry eye symptoms have disappeared.
will try flaxseed...thanks
06-13-2011, 02:58 PM
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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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