@DARING GREATLY wrote:
I've been diagnosed with severe dry eye and it's driving me nuts. I can't wear my contacts anymore (and I hate glasses).
The doctor wants me to try Restatsis, but with my lousy insurance, it's $400 for a 30 day supply of the drops. One doctor told me that even though the directions say to use one vial once and throw away, he said you can get a few uses out of the vials and extend the length of time the prescription lasts. It's still way too expensive IMO.
Anyone using Restatsis, is this accurate? Do you extend the use of the product? Also, are you having any luck with the drops to treat dry eye?
Finally, they also suggested Omega 3 Fish Oil to help the dry eye and to order it from a place called PRN that has the best. It's not cheap either.
Just wanted to know what others with this issue do or have done.
Thanks.
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No Daring Greatly,
I do not have 'dry Eye', but there is someone who can help you in the event she comes on.
I can tell you from a medical assessment that Dry Eye is brought on by changes in the quantity 'or' quality of your tears. It can be a CHRONIC (ongoing) medical condition- often called _OCULAR surface disease_- caused by factors such as aging, hormonal changes (menopause), surgery, CONTACT LENSES, or certain medications.
Dry Eyes occurs when the tear glands stop making tears or produce `poor quality tears`, OR the the eye becomes very dry and irritation occurs.
Tears maintain the health of the FRONT of your eyes and help provide clear vision. Also, Dry eye can make it difficult to perform some activities, like a computer or reading for lomg periods of time. It slows or can lower your tolerance for dry environments, such as the air inside an office, or on an airplane.
You possibly have irritation, dryness, grittiness, blurred vision, scratchiness, burning, stinging, TIRED EYES, along with {excessive tearing}.
I have a patient /friend here, my city, that recently (6 months ago) was diagnosed with Dry Eye. She was also shocked to learn of the cost of Restasis. She had insurance, though. Big difference. You are correct: the cost is around$400,00 -$500,00 per distribution/ bottle/vial.
Also ask about Systane for Dry Eye. Both are the only ones (meds) that I am that familiar with.
I do know that Systane has a variety of products that goes along with the drops. There are (of course) the Syatane lubricant balance eye drop (Rx), the lid wipes for cleansing, and the eye GEL.
I have heard that this medication / drops is preferred by many Ophthalmologists on a scale of 8 - fro 1-10 .....almost all medications for the eye through a Medical Doctor treating diseases of the eyes is/ are expensive. If this continues to become worse, I would have someone at the doctor's office assist anyone with securing a better insurance plan, if the condition becomes worse. Think about this: what if you had zero insurance.
I know this is not what you wanted to hear, but until someone with [dry eyes ]comes on, this is the best I can tell you.
Ref: the recommendations of Sytane would be on a scale to the 1-10 level. I would like to offer this bit of information: there is with -Systane ...the Ultra lubricant eye drops {symptom relief designed for aqueous of the mucin layer Deficiency of the 'Dry Eye'}
I am so sorry to hear that you have this condition, and I know how very expensive the medicine is.
Nothing in medicines is INexpensive, especially those brand names.
Those that I do know have insurance which pays (most do ) a whopping bit of change for the patient's coverage.
I am hopeful someone will come on, having the same condition- as yours, providing more information that may help.
Yes, what you have heard about Restatsis IS CORRECT.
Omega 3 are the best food supplement that may be beneficial. any foods having Omegas. Any of the eye Support supplements are very beneficial. Lessman has a good one; I heard about that particular one about two years ago. HSN.
My best to you as you learn more, common ground information, while you go through this. It is not a rare condition.
I will be happy to teach you more about the eye and what happens, having Dry Eye but believe you have to get through this first. I would consider wearing glasses at this time. That would omit the irritation from the contact lenses.
I will provide all & anything else I know, later. Cleansing is very important in what you will use.
I definitely know that many -here- can walk you through this. Having {IT} themselves. I am more in to the anatomy and what is occurring.
NAES
'''''all of my best.
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