Sjogren’s Syndrome Dry Eyes
I’m not sure what’s been causing the latest issue I’m having with severe dry eyes. I’m going through one whole tube of artificial tears, sometimes even starting another one. I’m already on Restastis, taking Folic Acid and Fish Oil, but my eyes are are still bone dry. They actually hurt and feel like there’s sand in them.
This isn’t a new thing for me. I was doing alright for a while though and thought my Opthamologist had solved the dry eye issue as much as possible. I have tear duct plugs in each eyes so that the tears remain in my eyes instead of draining out. With the combination of medicines things were pretty good. But for about a week or a little longer it’s gotten worse though.
I know that I need to call for an appointment but I’ll do my home remedies while I’m working on my Single Mothers’ ministry scheduled for May 3rd. My doctor is one of those that you only dream about or see on TV. He treats each patient as an individual and spends at least 20 -30 minutes with you. That’s unheard of now a days.
Because of this, he’s booked solid. And when you get an appointment you have to wait for hours to see him. I just don’t have the time now. So I’m using the artificial tears (without preservatives), taking my medicine and supplements, resting my eyes often and putting warm compresses on them while I rest.
If this doesn’t clear up after May 3rd, I’ll be making an appointment. I forgot the latest things that’s going on. My eyesight is terrible. My cheater glasses are now a 2.75…horrors! This may be due to the increased dryness. But I’m not a doctor. I only play one at home.
photo credit: daksha
