Eye plugs

I had temporary (week long) eye plugs put in my eyes due to dry eyes along with Pataday once a day eye drop for eye allergies.  My eyes plugs were put in on Wednesday afternoon.  How long does it take for the plugs to work, I mean my eyes aren't burning like before, but they're still somewhat red.  I don't know if it's cleared a little, but I don't see a big difference.  How long before my eye plugs clear up my dry eyes.  And when my eyes clear up, which contact lenses are the better brands for dry eyes.  Any dry/allergie help would be great..................
And can I use over the counter dry eye drops while I have the plugs in.  

[Michael J Kutryb, MD]

MJK MD

[Sandy Feldman, MD, MS]

Dear Iroman850,

I would recommend that you be patient. It may take a week or so to know whether the punctual plug is working.  So far, it sounds as if less burning is a good sign that mean work.  Ask you eyeMD about the type of contact lenses to use with your dry eye condition.

Dr. Feldman

Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California

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