Dry Eye Patient Don’t Have To Suffer

Severe dry eye patients can cause chronic discomfort , blurred vision and only limited relief with multiple eye drops. Other treatments include Restasis, topical antibiotics, steroids and punctal plugs. Well, I want to remind you that a long time treatment, Lacrisert has been overlooked by most eye care professionals. Lacrisert is a cellulose insert which, when deposited between the lower eyelid and eyeball can provide a soothing tear film for 16 to 18 hours. This prescription item has shown its effectiveness and safety in long-term studies. Not only is it a convenient way to preserve the vital tear film, but it contains no preservatives that may create irritation over time.

I have treated at least 50 patients who had come to the end of the road being tormented by their dry eye symptoms. Most of them continue to use this tiny pellet continuously. Other people who have experienced recurrent erosion and abrasion symptoms have found it beneficial to apply at night, so that the eyelid will not stick to the cornea during the time that tears do not circulate well. Ask your doctor about Lacrisert and try a one month prescription and be the judge for yourself.

Lacrisert may provide too much tears for people who do not suffer from aqueous deficiency. For those people, anti-inflammatory medications and Ocusoft lid scrubs are the treatment. Also, remember to avoid artificial sweeteners, drink lots of water, take your Omega-3’s with a meal and blink periodically when reading or at the computer.