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LOOKING FOR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EYE DROPS - ESPECIALLY FOR DRY EYES

tends2dogs — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 16:59:01 GMT

Preservative free is a must. I have been using REFRESH DIGITAL PF and have been happy with them, but like anything else, is there something better out there?

I began using Xiidra (sp?) RX for dry eyes a few weeks ago. My eye doctor gave me samples to try and so far, so good. There is an adjustment period. Now we are waiting to get the insurance to approve the cost - over $2,000 for 90 days.

Anyway, she said I can use OTC drops in between using the RX. She recommended Systane last year. It was so so.

Any suggestions?

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eddyandme — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 17:09:28 GMT

Hi, @tends2dogs !

The surgeon who did my cataract gave me a list of over-the-counter eye drops. I got TheraTears 'cause they were the cheapest at CVS.

Perhaps you eye doctor could give you a list of the good ones. Tossed the paper so can't tell you others listed. I do like the TheraTears - when I remember to use it!

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SilleeMee — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 17:13:41 GMT

I use Soothe XP preservative free in the ampules.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 18:03:25 GMT

Eyes have two kinds of glands which work to help keep the eyes moist. There are (lacrimal) tear glands and then there are (meibomian) oil glands. My problem is that my oil glands (located along the waterline) are not functioning properly and so any tears produced by my tear glands evaporates too fast. The oil helps prevent rapid evaporation so I use an eye drop which contains (mineral) oil and that helps me a lot.

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Mz iMac — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 19:22:01 GMT

My eye doctor keeps me stocked up w/samples of..........

And its night time version which is a gel tube. I can also get it for free through my health insurance even though it's OTC.

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mildoo — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 19:36:58 GMT

I too use Refresh. Have for several years. My doctor has given me samples from her office of other brands, but I found I like the Refresh best. And Refresh is what the doctor recommended.

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I am still oxox — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 19:50:16 GMT

I use Thera tears and I am on Cequa

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AZfem — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 20:08:29 GMT

Ive tried all of them & don't think there's a "right" one. I find I change brands at different times of year depending on the atmosphere.

Currently using Thera Tears Vials, Ivizia (preservative free bottle), Refresh Optics Mega 3 vials, Systane vials & my eye dr. recommends Retaine vials (use this too) which they sell & says is the best out there now. Use Genteal gel at night

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pdlinda — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 20:19:12 GMT

@mildoo I also use Refresh (from Costco) in the morning and Refresh CELEVISC (gel) in the evening.

I had tri-focal implants put in both my eyes in 2012 and have perfect visiojn.

So far,, so good; HOWEVER, the evening Celevisc causes blurry vision for a few minutes and it's annoying.

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conlt — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 22:52:53 GMT

I use Systane PF on the recommendation of my Ophthalmologist. I like them.

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SouthernBee — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 03:10:39 GMT

@tends2dogs : Just my opinion but it would be better for you to ask your doctor because she knows the best product for your eyes.

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tends2dogs — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 13:59:37 GMT

@@SouthernBee wrote:
@tends2dogs : Just my opinion but it would be better for you to ask your doctor because she knows the best product for your eyes.

@SouthernBee She said any OTC was fine as long as it was preservative free. She also said it was okay to use OTC with the prescription drops, but not at the same time.

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tends2dogs — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:01:37 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
Eyes have two kinds of glands which work to help keep the eyes moist. There are (lacrimal) tear glands and then there are (meibomian) oil glands. My problem is that my oil glands (located along the waterline) are not functioning properly and so any tears produced by my tear glands evaporates too fast. The oil helps prevent rapid evaporation so I use an eye drop which contains (mineral) oil and that helps me a lot.

@SilleeMee Are these drops for night time use? I ask because I wondered if the mineral oil blurs your vision.

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SilleeMee — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:05:14 GMT

@tends2dogs wrote:
@SilleeMee wrote:
Eyes have two kinds of glands which work to help keep the eyes moist. There are (lacrimal) tear glands and then there are (meibomian) oil glands. My problem is that my oil glands (located along the waterline) are not functioning properly and so any tears produced by my tear glands evaporates too fast. The oil helps prevent rapid evaporation so I use an eye drop which contains (mineral) oil and that helps me a lot.
@SilleeMee Are these drops for night time use? I ask because I wondered if the mineral oil blurs your vision.

@tends2dogs

No, they can be used anytime. Vision is blurry just after application but clears up completely in just a few minutes or so.

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Still Raining — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:14:09 GMT

As always, ask your doctor. But I have cruised the single use vial aisle often and the list of ingredients, across all brands, is very short.

Try several variations and see what feels best to you. They do seem to differ in feel. Love them first thing in the morning, actually leave one out to grab.

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granddi — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:53:30 GMT

@tends2dogs

***edited to remove links

Your tears have a similar structure to saliva. They’re mostly made of water, but also contain salt, fatty oils, and over different proteins.

Electrolytes in tears include:

sodium, which gives tears their characteristic salty taste
bicarbonate
chloride
potassium

Tears also contain lower levels of magnesium and calcium.

Together, these things make up three distinct layers in your tears:

The mucous layer keeps the tear attached to the eye.
The aqueous layer — the thickest layer — hydrates your eye, keeps bacteria away, and protects your cornea .
The oily layer prevents the other layers from evaporating and also keeps the tear’s surface smooth so that you can see through it.

Tears actually have 3 layers with the watery layer being the thickest. An artificial tear for a person with a deficient oily layer would not be benificial to a person who has a deficient aqueous(watery) layer.

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BlueFinch — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 17:07:31 GMT

My eye doc recommended Systane preservative free, too. It offered fair relief. But, I tried BioTrue (also preservative free) and it has given me better results than Systane, or several others I have tried. I like it and I have very dry eyes.

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webbgarner1 — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:27:24 GMT

@tends2dogs I use refresh optive omega 3 drops.

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ECBG — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 21:47:40 GMT

@tends2dogs

I use Refresh.

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jubilant — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:33:58 GMT

I have tried several over the last few years. The one, so far, that has worked the best for me is Systane Hydration PF...at the bottom of the box it says... Hydro Boost technology.