Really Dry Eyes - Contact Lenses possible?

[citydreamer1]

Hello,

So I have abnormally dry eyes.  Probably at least in some part due to my hyperthyroidism (that's a whole 'nother story!)

I'm one of those patients that have tried a many different contact lenses with little or no success.  Finally ended up on Oasys, which can last me half a day at best.  Oftentimes, they don't actually last more than 2 minutes before I have to take them off.  Eye drops do not help, unless I'm literally applying them every 20 seconds (which I've done).  I just have very dry eyes.

I've been reading about different treatments like punctal plugs.  Of course, I'll visit a doctor to get all my options.  But say I had some treatments for dry eyes: would I still be able to wear contact lenses, after some of these treatments?

Thanks!

Cheers

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Cheers indeed. Good luck.

JCH MD

[citydreamer1]

Wonderful blog post!  Very helpful and informative.  Thank you.

Cheers