dry eyes

Hi I have very dry eyes (partially due to antihistimine usage) and on chronic steroids for other severe eczema problems.  Have tried all the over the counter dry eye drops and ointments with no relief.  Is Restasis safe to use with chronic steroid use?  
Thank you
Karen

[Ag-i-doc]

as far as i know, there is no known drug interaction problem with restasis and any steroid.  caution should always be used, however.  also, dont expect immediate results on restasis...it sometimes take 2-3 months before the patient notices significant relief.

have you tried "soothe" brand over-the-counter lubricant eyedrops?  it has FISH OIL in it, and i have had a lot of success recommending it to patients with chronic dry eye.  it comes in an orange & purple box, and may be hard to find.  it runs about $10/bottle...MUCH less than restasis (like $90/bottle!) its an emulsion (like oil & water), so you need to shake it up before use.

try this:

http://www.sootheeyedrops.com/

[ll1988]

This is what helped me during a bad dry eye period.

During the day:   Thera Tears individual vials

Bedtime:          Thera Tears Liquid Gel
                         and
                  A small dab of Refresh PM
                ** I also covered my eyes with either
                   Glad's Press & Seal or Renalds Wrap,
                   with a wash rag folded over that.

Waking-Up         Mist with Natures Tears Eye Mist
                    www.naturestears.com

Hope this helps.   Good luck

[secor3]

I wanted to thank the doctor as I did find the Soothe eye drops and they are remarkable.......Thank you.... What a difference...

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