Wellness

[highmaintenancejan]

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

[lolakimono]

@highmaintenancejan 

I've been using it for almost two years.

[dodies]

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

[Carmie]

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.

[BalletBabe]

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@lolakimonowrote:

@highmaintenancejan 

I've been using it for almost two years.

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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.

[butterfly123]

@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. 

[Drythe]

@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.

[jackthebear]

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

if it's not helping its not helping 

Xxidra   

[IMW]

Using it for 10 years or so, no issues.

[GingerPeach]

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.  

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