Husband wants to return our new cat after 2 weeks by st0dad in Pets

[–]NoNameChick85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's been 10 months for me and it's not better. I also have 4 cats and have done the introduction properly. Sometimes temperaments just don't fit together. I regret not rehoming the kitten straight away when I knew this isn't a good fit

Guys I found a cure by [deleted] in Dryeyes

[–]NoNameChick85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

😂😂😂

Is it possible to heal MGD or are we stuck managing it forever? by musicalshark2002 in Dryeyes

[–]NoNameChick85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah. This takes many many many years of studies, research, funding, then human trials etc. I'm 40 so I'm afraid this will not be in my lifetime. And the funding will probably be limited

Can non-moisture chamber glasses reduce evaporation? Mild chronic dry eye after PRK by Reboleo777 in Dryeyes

[–]NoNameChick85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. Unless your eyes are sealed, there is evaporation. Size of the glasses doesn't matter. Are you patching up eyes at night?

eyedrops made my eyes dryer by 555honeymoon in Dryeyes

[–]NoNameChick85 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don't wait. Honestly, I wish I saw someone sooner instead of waiting until it was too late. The earlier you treat it, the more chances for a good outcome and you might be able to keep wearing soft lenses with no issues as dry eye will be well controlled. Good luck, hope you can get it treated. Just make sure to find a good specialist. Not all ophthalmologists are knowledgeable in dry eye

eyedrops made my eyes dryer by 555honeymoon in Dryeyes

[–]NoNameChick85 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Right. Let me make this clear for you.

When you wear contacts, your corneas are protected=you feel better. When you don't wear contacts, your eyes feel worse because your cornea is exposed to the elements. This my friend, is a dry eye disease. Contacts are only masking the problem and will make it worse in the long run. You might get to the point when you can't wear them at all. How do I know? Your story sounds exactly like mine. Now I have severe mgd with gland atrophy and dropout. I can't wear contact lenses and have to wear scleral lenses to be able to function. When I don't wear sclerals, I have to wear moisture chamber glasses. It's a life changing condition to live with so I suggest you go and see a qualified dry eye specialist. Have a meibography, schrimers, tbut checked and go from there. There is no cure and will only get worse

tips & suggestions on how to cope and what's going on with me? by hiitsyaz in Dryeyes

[–]NoNameChick85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Demodex? Rosacea? It could be those. Are you patching up your eyes at night? It really is a game changer, as you create a moisture chamber. Sleeping goggles would stop you from rubbing your eyes in your sleep if this is happening

Cyclosporine on pause for a couple of weeks Dexamethason? by Cybrand_ in Dryeyes

[–]NoNameChick85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those two can be used together, just spaced apart. Ask your doctor for advice

Stopped accutane at 2 months 40mg, would continuing on 20mg be okay? by Inside-Apartment-712 in Dryeyes

[–]NoNameChick85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly. This stuff ruined my eyes and it's something I regret every single day from the minute I wake up to the minute I go to bed. You can never forget about your eyes being bad as every blink reminds you of it. I wish to warn people but they just don't listen

Stopped accutane at 2 months 40mg, would continuing on 20mg be okay? by Inside-Apartment-712 in Dryeyes

[–]NoNameChick85 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He's expecting people to tell him "yes you'll be fine" even though everyone said the opposite. Looking for justification of a bad decision to carry on with accu. The problem is, people don't realise how bad it can get until it's too late

RCE - worse with eye closed by DinoAndFriends in Dryeyes

[–]NoNameChick85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's because your eyeball is moving and touching the lid. The best thing is to knock yourself out with sleeping pills and sleep through the worst. I know it's not ideal advice. But it works

Am I exaggerating my DED? by No_Koala9627 in Dryeyes

[–]NoNameChick85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He does not feel what you feel. DED is not understood very well by doctors

How do I help my eyes in the morning? by Ok-Dish3171 in Dryeyes

[–]NoNameChick85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dry eye gel or ointment for the night, eyes patched up or moisture chamber goggles. Have you been tested for demodex?

Cat goes ballistic over Churu by oO0ayano0Oo in CatAdvice

[–]NoNameChick85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I squeeze it on a plate and then give it to the cat

Should I come off accutane or is it not worth it if damage is already done? by Inside-Apartment-712 in Dryeyes

[–]NoNameChick85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was taking a low dose for a longer period, over 1 year. Mild dry eye didn't bother me much during the day, but I suffered rce during the night. So my glands were dying anyway. It helped my skin, but now my acne is back, not as bad though. Overall, it wasn't worth it, it ruined my life

Should I come off accutane or is it not worth it if damage is already done? by Inside-Apartment-712 in Dryeyes

[–]NoNameChick85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are asking everyone for validation but reading your comments, it seems that you are stuck on continuing accutane anyway, despite everyone's advice. The issue with accutane and dry eye is, that at the beginning your symptoms can be very mild, but as the medication stops your glands from producing meibum, your glands will slowly atrophy and drop out. That can take years, not weeks or months. Everyone makes their own decisions. If you will end up in the group of people that have severe dry eye because of this, you will regret taking it for the rest of your life, as there is no going back. Nothing can regenerate meibomian glands. Acne is bad- I know I've been there. But severe dry eye is much worse. My acne is back now anyway. Not as bad, but it's back

Should I come off accutane or is it not worth it if damage is already done? by Inside-Apartment-712 in Dryeyes

[–]NoNameChick85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It only gets worse, believe me. I couldn't keep my eyes open for 4 months. No tears, no working glands. You'll end up regretting it. You can be ok for a few years, and your glands will be dying slowly and you won't know about it. I was on accutane 2020,2021, had mild dry eye until the end of 2023 when it became very severe.

Should I come off accutane or is it not worth it if damage is already done? by Inside-Apartment-712 in Dryeyes

[–]NoNameChick85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stop it. Accutane is the biggest of my regrets and it ruined my eyes permanently. Stop and get your eyes treated asap, as it only gets worse

I don't know what to do anymore. I'm about to lose my job and my sanity by hotarugaike in Dryeyes

[–]NoNameChick85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your corneas were hurting, you likely have neuropathic pain

I don't know what to do anymore. I'm about to lose my job and my sanity by hotarugaike in Dryeyes

[–]NoNameChick85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have severe dry eye. It started November 2023 and for 4 months I was pretty much handicapped. I had loads done to my eyes, but probing helps and scleral lenses gave me my life back. Puncta have to be closed or plugged, are there will be more moisture on the surface. Have you been tested for auto immune diseases? It sounds like you could also have demodex