Restasis for dry eyes?

arabrab
Sat, 17 Jan 2015 16:26:34 +0000

@‌VeryHappy – my eye doc said the Thermalon moist eye compress stimulates the glands under the eyelid to release more lubricating moisture on their own. I used the Thermalon with my eyes closed, and after taking it off (about 3-5 minutes later) my eyes take a minute to really focus again as I blink and move around the resulting moisture.

I’m seeing Doogie Howser opth. now (well, early 30’s, which is like Doogie Howser to me!) and I found it interesting that having just finished his residency and fellowship that his suggestions were inexpensive and not drug-oriented. I like him. (Fish oil 4/day, humidifier, eye wipes, Thermalon compress, and occupational glasses to reduce eye stress when using the computer.)

I am trying another course of Oracea for rosacea (facial redness) – he said it might also be helpful for the eyes because ocular rosacea is a possibility. I’ll do that for 3 months, but that is primarily a derm issue.