Dry Eyes

My dry eyes have improved massively after starting HRT (in my late 60’s)
A totally unexpected benefit.

My optician recommended flax oil and walnuts and Hycosan (red box) which is much cheaper in Superdrug than from the optician.

I prefer using gel to drops as it is soothing and as Marydoll said, the eyes are only blurred for a short time. I agree, my eyes are dripping when I go out so it does my makeup a power of good. I buy gel from Amazon and it is usually what I fancy which is selling at a reasonable price.

Smg1950

Has anyone else had IPL treatment for their dry eyes?

Yes, I've had IPL treatment for very dry eyes from my optometrist. I go back for a top up treatment every year. I don't tend to need drops in between. It's been amazing for me, though I know not everyone responds as well.

I've just bought an eye mask. You heat in microwave for 15 to 20 seconds and wear it for 10 minutes.
Bought from Specsavers £8.99, worth a try.

I have this too. The best eye treatment I've found is Xailin - even the things prescribed for me were not as effective.

Also worth asking the optician about having the glands in your eyelids expressed. I promise it's not nearly so bad as it sounds! It certainly made a huge positive difference to my symptoms.

This the best £10 I have ever spent. Really works.

Smg1950

Has anyone else had IPL treatment for their dry eyes?

No but I am going to find out about now I seen that it’s helped on here 👍🏻

Has anyone else had IPL treatment for their dry eyes?

I’ve also found flaxseed and warm compresses helpful. Just wanted to add, for anyone who might be exploring more medical treatments for dry eyes (especially those linked to thyroid issues or autoimmune conditions), it’s worth being cautious with newer options. There's a medication called Tepezza that’s been used for thyroid eye disease, but some people have experienced unexpected side effects, particularly hearing issues. There’s more info on that here if anyone's curious or concerned.

Hopefully none of us are in that territory, but it’s always good to stay informed.

Bookmarking with interest as my dry eye condition has become noticeably worse since my cataract surgery

Oh yes I got the heated eyepad recommendation too or if not available a warm flannel. I think it all helps.

My optometrist suggested flaxseed too theworriedwell. I use milled flaxseed on yoghurt and porridge. She also suggested eye pads which can be heated and worn at bedtime. This activates the Meibonium glands in the inner eyelid.

I saw a specialist and he recommended I take a flaxseed supplement. I can't say it is a cure but it definitely helped. I've been taking them for about 6 years and he said they are better than fish oils.

My optometrist gave me IPL treatment for dry eyes. Results vary but I am cured of the problem.

My mother had this and had prescribed drops. My eyes sometimes feel dry however the optician said my eyes are only very slightly dry and I do not need anything as such for them. I have found however that when I have not been on a screen all day my eyes feel great.

Lovetopaint037

I have dry eyes. I use hycosan in the red or green box. They don’t contain preservatives and as I am allergic to preservatives in other eye drops I have kept with these. If I don’t use them I get blurring and painful eyes.

That’s the ones I use, didn’t know how to spell it ha.

Glad you get them Marydoll 😊

Mt61

Marydoll

I use Eyeeze ( sp?) on repeat prescription, the blurriness doesn't last for long.

Lucky you get eyedrops off the GP- mine knocked of the eye drops 😩

I have Sjogren's Syndrome, an autoimmune disease, and my opthamologist wrote to my GP, asking him to prescribe them.

I would prefer not to need them!

I have dry eyes. I use hycosan in the red or green box. They don’t contain preservatives and as I am allergic to preservatives in other eye drops I have kept with these. If I don’t use them I get blurring and painful eyes.

My eyes stream once I m out in the air I bought some expensive drops from the optician but they made no difference at all so I now use nothing at all and I just drip

Marydoll

I use Eyeeze ( sp?) on repeat prescription, the blurriness doesn't last for long.

Lucky you get eyedrops off the GP- mine knocked of the eye drops 😩

Mt61

Yes I have dry eyes, it’s a nuisance as they water all the time (it looks like I am crying most of the time). Could be age or meds. I also have a couple of jelly like lumps, opticians tell me it’s caused by sun damage, I now make sure I wear a good pair of sunglasses.
For the dryness, I use Optase Dry eye spray, or a good brand of eye drops.
When I get up, I heat a couple of small cotton pads in hot water, place over my eyes- this releases the blocked up oil glands around the lashes.
I would use that gel at night if it’s burring your vision.
Hopefully you can ease them a little by my tips. Hope you get some relief

Blurring

Yes I have dry eyes, it’s a nuisance as they water all the time (it looks like I am crying most of the time). Could be age or meds. I also have a couple of jelly like lumps, opticians tell me it’s caused by sun damage, I now make sure I wear a good pair of sunglasses.
For the dryness, I use Optase Dry eye spray, or a good brand of eye drops.
When I get up, I heat a couple of small cotton pads in hot water, place over my eyes- this releases the blocked up oil glands around the lashes.
I would use that gel at night if it’s burring your vision.
Hopefully you can ease them a little by my tips. Hope you get some relief

I use Eyeeze ( sp?) on repeat prescription, the blurriness doesn't last for long.