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Does Anyone Use RESTASIS for Dry Eyes????

highmaintenancejan — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 17:23:31 GMT

I have been trying to but it is not easy...anyone???

Re: Does Anyone Use RESTASIS for Dry Eyes????

lolakimono — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 17:24:58 GMT

@highmaintenancejan

I've been using it for almost two years.

Re: Does Anyone Use RESTASIS for Dry Eyes????

dodies — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 17:36:47 GMT

Have used it for several years. If it bothers u , keep it in the fridge. That seems to help, according to my friend. It stings a little sometimes but not that big a deal considering the relief from the dryness. Keep trying and good luck. U get used to it

Re: Does Anyone Use RESTASIS for Dry Eyes????

Carmie — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 17:40:23 GMT

I was given a free sample bottle by my eye doctor along with a prescription a few years ago.

It burned my eyes and turned them bright red. It wasn’t for me. If My eyes feel dry I prefer to use Refresh Optive.

Re: Does Anyone Use RESTASIS for Dry Eyes????

BalletBabe — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 17:44:25 GMT

@lolakimonowrote:
@highmaintenancejan
I've been using it for almost two years.

I used it several years ago and I had no problems. with but it was very expensive. I use Thera Tears recommended by my eye Dr. I have bad allergies and the allergy meds dry my eyes up. Thera tears work well and they almost always have a coupon. Good Luck.

Re: Does Anyone Use RESTASIS for Dry Eyes????

butterfly123 — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 17:47:56 GMT

@highmaintenancejan

I typed Restasis in the search box and many threads appeared. Some are older but may offer helpful suggestions for you as well. I hope your eyes feel better.

Re: Does Anyone Use RESTASIS for Dry Eyes????

Drythe — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 17:53:45 GMT

@highmaintenancejan

I used it for a year; it always burned no matter what I tried.

After a year Ophthalmologist saw no improvement, so we agreed I would cease.

Hope you have better results.

Re: Does Anyone Use RESTASIS for Dry Eyes????

jackthebear — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 20:00:25 GMT

I did but switched to the new one, which I think is better

if it's not helping its not helping

Xxidra

Re: Does Anyone Use RESTASIS for Dry Eyes????

IMW — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 18:26:28 GMT

Using it for 10 years or so, no issues.

Re: Does Anyone Use RESTASIS for Dry Eyes????

GingerPeach — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 18:41:41 GMT

Not to hijack, but just in case anyone is looking for an alternative to eye drops, when my rheumatologist suggested I should take more omega-3 capsules (for various reasons, as I expect we are all aware), I also found that my dry eyes were relieved. No more itching or tearing. He hadn't mentioned thaat would be a benefit! I notice if more than a day goes by when I forget.

(Of course, none of this is meant to counteract whatever your own doctors say.)

He recommended Now(r) Super Omega capsules, of which he said to take 8 per day. (There's also an Ultra Omega that has coated capsules to help prevent reflux and fish odor, if that's a concern. It has a higher EPA factor, so you may need fewer.) Both are soft gels, so easy to swallow.

If 8 per day sounds like too much all at once, then work up to whatever amount helps. It took only a couple of days for me to notice the difference. I'm not pushing this supplement other than as a suggestion.

@highmaintenancejan @jackthebear @Drythe @butterfly123 @BalletBabe @lolakimono @dodies @Carmie

Re: Does Anyone Use RESTASIS for Dry Eyes????

gidgetgh — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 19:08:18 GMT

I used it for several years and, to be honest, didn’t notice any difference.

So last year, I stopped and didn’t notice any difference from stopping at all.

So I no longer use it.

Re: Does Anyone Use RESTASIS for Dry Eyes????

1950DeDee — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 19:55:21 GMT

Tried but it gives me migraines. Dr switched me to refresh.

Re: Does Anyone Use RESTASIS for Dry Eyes????

jackthebear — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 19:59:46 GMT

@GingerPeachwrote:
Not to hijack, but just in case anyone is looking for an alternative to eye drops, when my rheumatologist suggested I should take more omega-3 capsules (for various reasons, as I expect we are all aware), I also found that my dry eyes were relieved. No more itching or tearing. He hadn't mentioned thaat would be a benefit!  I notice if more than a day goes by when I forget.
(Of course, none of this is meant to counteract whatever your own doctors say.)

He recommended Now(r) Super Omega capsules, of which he said to take 8 per day. (There's also an Ultra Omega that has coated capsules to help prevent reflux and fish odor, if that's a concern. It has a higher EPA factor, so you may need fewer.)  Both are soft gels, so easy to swallow.

If 8 per day sounds like too much all at once, then work up to whatever amount helps. It took only a couple of days for me to notice the difference. I'm not pushing this supplement other than as a suggestion.

@highmaintenancejan @jackthebear @Drythe @butterfly123 @BalletBabe @lolakimono @dodies @Carmie

yes my eye Dr also mentioned omega 3's but didn't notice much difference, but there are omega 3s and better ones

with more EPA/DHA we just got some today actually do I will give it another try

Re: Does Anyone Use RESTASIS for Dry Eyes????

GingerPeach — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 20:04:30 GMT

Hi @jackthebear

Make sure you take enough to feel a difference. You can tell after a few days.

Just a couple capsules don't do it for me. I really do need to take the eight he told me to. It's darn annoying swallowing them, but you can break it up during the day. Most days I do it all at once though, just to get it over with!

And I know they do me more good overall than just my eyes.

On the other hand, if you have no other issues, you may not need to build up to 8. Best wishes!

Re: Does Anyone Use RESTASIS for Dry Eyes????

jackthebear — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 20:15:26 GMT

@GingerPeachwrote:
Hi @jackthebear
Make sure you take enough to feel a difference. You can tell after a few days.
Just a couple capsules don't do it for me. I really do need to take the eight he told me to. It's darn annoying swallowing them, but you can break it up during the day. Most days I do it all at once though, just to get it over with!
And I know they do me more good overall than just my eyes.

On the other hand, if you have no other issues, you may not need to build up to 8. Best wishes!

how many MGs do you need to take

" anti-inflammatory effects of omega-3 don’t kick in unless you get more than 2700 mg of EPA/DHA daily.

Re: Does Anyone Use RESTASIS for Dry Eyes????

GingerPeach — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 20:22:56 GMT

@jackthebearwrote:
@GingerPeachwrote:
Hi @jackthebear
Make sure you take enough to feel a difference. You can tell after a few days.
Just a couple capsules don't do it for me. I really do need to take the eight he told me to. It's darn annoying swallowing them, but you can break it up during the day. Most days I do it all at once though, just to get it over with!
And I know they do me more good overall than just my eyes.

On the other hand, if you have no other issues, you may not need to build up to 8. Best wishes!
how many MGs do you need to take

" anti-inflammatory effects of omega-3 don’t kick in unless you get more than 2700 mg of EPA/DHA daily.
"

I take 8 capsules of the the Super Omega, which adds up to 2880 of EPA per day. (360 x 8 = 2880). At the time, these were the ones that had the most EPA concentration. I keep the containers in the refrigerator, even though it doesn't say so on the container. And like the quote you included, there are other formulations in which you can get the same dosage but maybe with more capsules.

I'd love to just eat salmon all the time, but that's become a bit too costly.

Anyway, thanks for the total mg question. That is something we all need to know!

Re: Does Anyone Use RESTASIS for Dry Eyes????

highmaintenancejan — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 20:26:54 GMT

@jackthebearwrote:
I did but switched to the new one, which I think is better

if it's not helping its not helping

Xxidra

@jackthebear

So what is the one you use now?

Restasis makes my eyes itch and burn!!

Actually it is from a lab my opthamologist has a deal with. It turns out to only be $35 a bottle. They make it there and you buy it by mail. But, I am having a hard time complying.

Thank you everyone for all the help!!!

Re: Does Anyone Use RESTASIS for Dry Eyes????

highmaintenancejan — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 20:51:14 GMT

@butterfly123wrote:
@highmaintenancejan
I typed Restasis in the search box and many threads appeared. Some are older but may offer helpful suggestions for you as well. I hope your eyes feel better.

@butterfly123

Thank you so much!!!

Re: Does Anyone Use RESTASIS for Dry Eyes????

highmaintenancejan — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 20:56:58 GMT

@SeaMaiden also recommended this supplement. My eye doctor also approved it. I'm trying it.

Life Extension LactoFerrin from Amazon

Re: Does Anyone Use RESTASIS for Dry Eyes????

jackthebear — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 21:06:46 GMT

@GingerPeachwrote:
@jackthebearwrote:
@GingerPeachwrote:
Hi @jackthebear
Make sure you take enough to feel a difference. You can tell after a few days.
Just a couple capsules don't do it for me. I really do need to take the eight he told me to. It's darn annoying swallowing them, but you can break it up during the day. Most days I do it all at once though, just to get it over with!
And I know they do me more good overall than just my eyes.

On the other hand, if you have no other issues, you may not need to build up to 8. Best wishes!
how many MGs do you need to take

" anti-inflammatory effects of omega-3 don’t kick in unless you get more than 2700 mg of EPA/DHA daily.
"
I take 8 capsules of the the Super Omega, which adds up to 2880 of EPA per day. (360 x 8 = 2880). At the time, these were the ones that had the most EPA concentration. I keep the containers in the refrigerator, even though it doesn't say so on the container. And like the quote you included, there are other formulations in which you can get the same dosage but maybe with more capsules.
I'd love to just eat salmon all the time, but that's become a bit too costly.
Anyway, thanks for the total mg question. That is something we all need to know!

thanks but keep in mind thats from a site shilling their own brand, it's the first site I found, but I think its up there AFA the mg amount