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    Old 06-13-2011, 02:59 PM
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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
    I have seen several different eye specialist.
    have had plugs in tear ducts that didn't stay.
    another wanted to "burn" tear ducts shut...not for me.
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    Old 06-13-2011, 03:00 PM
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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.
    was on this for 2-years; that's all they will allow on that med.
    didn't work long term regardless.
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    Old 06-13-2011, 03:07 PM
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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.
    was on this for 2-years; that's all they will allow on that med.
    didn't work long term regardless.
    Oh that's too bad. Hope you can find a solution, I imagine it is very uncomfortable.
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    Old 06-13-2011, 03:09 PM
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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.
    was on this for 2-years; that's all they will allow on that med.
    didn't work long term regardless.
    Oh that's too bad. Hope you can find a solution, I imagine it is very uncomfortable.
    I think it's odd that it feels better with my glasses on.
    right when I remove them it starts up.
    somehow there is a connection of some kind.
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    Old 06-13-2011, 03:11 PM
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    I take eye vitamins and that helps my dry eyes a lot. I also use Visine for Dry Eye Relief.
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    Old 06-13-2011, 04:42 PM
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    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 was told the same thing..... my eyes water alot, so to hear they are dry and do not have enough "oil" in the tears just sounde crazy to me. But The Dr. said my eyes were watering so much beucase of the lack of oil in my tears...

    I have not tried the Soothe, my brother has and swears by it...
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    Old 06-13-2011, 07:58 PM
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    everyone
    thank you for all the input
    on this subject :)
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    Old 06-14-2011, 03:17 AM
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    Get another opinion
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    Old 06-14-2011, 04:03 AM
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    Originally Posted by dreamer2009
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    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.
    yes allergic to mold and also have severe sinus compaction because of this.
    I don't see any mold in apt. though.
    You may not "see" the mold. It could be in hidden places like air ducts. My brother has a terrible time at work because of the filthy working conditions. Sure hope things get better for you.
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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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