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Hey! I have a diagnosis of evaporative's dry eye because of a dysfunction in the meibomium glands. I've gone through all the initial treatments: eye drops, gels, compresses, diet, exercise, supplementation, etc. I've also had 4 IPL sessions and currently use Restasis. I have even put 2 plugs in my lower...

Ointment with or without Vitamin A

I use ointment at bedtime due to lagophthalmos. The one I have always used contains vitamin A. However, I just found the following passage in the TFOS DEWS II - Iatrogenic Dry Eye report:

"Normal vitamin A is needed for corneal epithelial differentiation, increasing corneal wound healing...

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I made a recenf post about PRP injections but I also wanted to know if anyone has been treated with stem cells?

I was was hoping to ask Dr. Cremers to make me stem cell drops. This study implies the treatment could be promising.

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Huge rainbow colored halos around lights and light streaks?

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I'm 31 years old and wear glasses (confirmed that prescription is up to date) and have the following described symptoms with or without glasses on.

I was recently diagnosed with dry eyes by my local ophthalmologist. I was prescribed eye drops which I've been diligently...

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