Wellness

[Inwe Calafalas]

If this is an on going problem for him, he has probably tried this but I have used the following for many years for dry eye syndrom associated with Sjögren syndrome

TheraTears (theratears.com/which.php)

Omega 3 Supplements

Also Salmon, Tuna or other high Omega 3 containing fish once a week

Reduce exposure to cigarette smoke

Avoid drafts and low humidity

Blink frequently and take frequent breaks from reading, computer use and TV viewing.

Limit use of contact lenses.

Good luck

[willdob3]

Doc had me try a trial plug but it did not work. Wasn't really wanting plugs anyway. He suggested drops every hour. Yeahright.

ProCaps Ultimate Eye Support is what helped me. Got rid of my bad night vision the first day I took it. Soon I realized I was seeing more clearly (I thought I needed stronger contacts), no problems with the computer at work, no longer using drops constantly. I no longer use drops at all.

[Kathy19078]

SeashellBabi, my doctor had suggested I use Restasis. I researched it and found out that it suppresses your immune system so I did not want to take it. I also could not afford it because at the time the insurance I had at the time did not cover prescriptions. I had to pay for all my prescriptions myself. I had also heard that it stings when you use it. You may want to ask your doctor for a sample of it first to see how your eyes react and if it stings too much. I always research drugs before I take them because the doctors don't always know all the side effects. I use the Refresh drops and am thinking about getting a humidifier for my bedroom.

[Buckeye3491]

I have very dry eyes due to Sjögren’s. Punctal plug did not help and I got limited relief from Restasis. I recommend the book Dry Eye Remedy by Robert Latkany. I found it at my local library. He strongly suggests warm compresses. Good luck.

[SeashellBabi]

Kathy19078, thanks so much for that important information~ I really appreciate it. You've prompted me do some research on it now. My immune system doesn't need anything else to deal with! Thanks again!