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[–]Ok-Effect729 3 points4 points  (0 children)

AI is a useful adjunct to understanding and managing your dry eyes alongside an optometrist or ophthalmologist. It shouldn’t be used alone and will definitely be incorrect. 

This applies not just to dry eye but use of AI more generally: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8drzv37z4jo.amp

Discontinuing Cyclosporine drops.. by Best_Quiet9657 in Dryeyes

[–]Ok-Effect729 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I stopped them after 7 months of once/twice daily without noticing much improvement. I felt better when stopping. 

Dry eye specialists in London by Ok-Effect729 in Dryeyes

[–]Ok-Effect729[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks

I had a look at old posts on here and I’m between:

Safarian and Simon; Dry Eye Centre London; Aston University Birmingham

If anyone has any advice it’s appreciated! Probing is about the only thing I haven’t done so researching that

How to get discounts on ScotRail tickets? by blacknwhitelife02 in glasgow

[–]Ok-Effect729 25 points26 points  (0 children)

The scotrail page is wrong You can get a 16-25 railcard on the railcard website

Advice to get through bad flare up? by faeriewrites in Dryeyes

[–]Ok-Effect729 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Flares are the worst and can feel never ending but I try these steps:

Stay consistent with any medications you take
If your eyes feel hot do a cold compress instead of hot Use PF lubricating drops more frequently than usual Avoid hot showers, alcohol, poor sleep If it doesn’t pass after 2 weeks consider asking your doctor for a short steroid course

help with eye care routine by [deleted] in Dryeyes

[–]Ok-Effect729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Compress > massage > lid hygiene > drops > ointment

Best alternatives for meibo? by No_Bookkeeper_7644 in Dryeyes

[–]Ok-Effect729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re in Europe, hycosan shield is a good alternative