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Anyone using the Oxervate drops and wearing schleral lenses? I am having trouble, will the schleral lenses making my eyes sore…

Shortage of Lacrisert (hydroxypropyl cellulose ophthalmic insert)

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My wife has SS and SLE with severe sicca syndrome. She uses a lot of medications (prednisolone, hydroxychloroquine, azathioprine, rituximab, restasis, artificial tears, +++) but what works best for her when it comes to lubrication is Lacrisert in combination with one specific type of...

Nerve Growth Factor eyedrops (Oxervate) to be available soon in Europe

I've read a lot of Pubmed articles regarding nerve growth factor and its role in healing various ocular pathologies including severed corneal nerves and ulcers. Looks like Europe recently approved NGF eye drops and they'll be available soon. Unfortunately, I'm in the USA and no word of anything like...

Diana's story Part 1

I NEVER WANTED A STORY TO TELL

I have extreme LASIK-induced dry eyes. I wear air-tight goggles in my house, in my car and outside. I avoid public places, and shy away from social gatherings. The moving air of shopping malls and grocery stores intensifies my constantly burning eyes....

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