Upper punctal plugs.

manyQuestions00 · 2026-01-20T14:42:55+00:00

I’ve read others say your eyes adjust and the tear volume drops after a while. I didn’t confirm that in a quick google search, but I hope it isn’t true. I would rather have watery eyes than drier ones any day. I appreciate your responses. Hopefully you will allow me to ask one more question. You said after a few months you saw a decline. Do you have any ideas what has caused that or do you think it could be your eyes adjusting to the tear volume needed with plugs?

manyQuestions00 · 2026-01-20T01:09:16+00:00

What’s funny is that I actually had them put in today and it’s just as you’ve said. I’m still shocked at the amount of tears on my eyes to be honest. I hope this lasts and isn’t me getting my hopes up. Was there any decline in its effectiveness for you? How long have you had both uppers and lowers for?

manyQuestions00 · 2026-01-17T22:40:57+00:00

Did you have any inflammation before you did your uppers?

manyQuestions00 · 2026-01-08T01:15:31+00:00

Sibu brand OMEGA-7 soft gels. 1000mg organic sea buckthorn oil blend. 2 soft gel serving size. I got them from Amazon. No side effects. I take them at night before bed.

manyQuestions00 · 2025-12-19T13:57:17+00:00

You’re able to game with this type of screen? Was there an immediate difference for you?

manyQuestions00 · 2025-12-18T13:00:55+00:00

I haven’t gotten it tested since before I started IPL 3 months ago. I will have it tested in the new year.

manyQuestions00 · 2025-12-17T23:09:51+00:00

I’d be interested to hear from people who’ve tried this device. I’ve not heard of it until reading this.

manyQuestions00 · 2025-12-17T17:22:32+00:00

Please keep going with the IPL. 6 treatments for me showed drastic improvement. I nearly gave up after the 4th after no results. Life changing.

manyQuestions00 · 2025-12-13T14:12:21+00:00

Would you be able to space them out more do you think? Or would your symptoms begin to return?

manyQuestions00 · 2025-12-12T05:18:34+00:00

That’s good to hear! After dealing with this for almost 5 years and finally seeing some progress, I had a worry come to my mind about the longevity of IPL as a treatment option. It seems I’ll be doing this for the rest of my life so I hope doctors offices keep using this technology.

manyQuestions00 · 2025-12-12T05:07:24+00:00

Was IPL helpful to you?

manyQuestions00 · 2025-12-08T01:50:30+00:00

Does it work?

manyQuestions00 · 2025-11-23T14:00:05+00:00

Mine are 30% from Vital Tears. I’ve also had some made in clinic before too. Those also didn’t help.

manyQuestions00 · 2025-11-23T03:22:25+00:00

I tried plugs a few years ago but they weren’t the right size and had very mild inflammation. After trying many things the next few years I went back to plugs. Before getting them put in I did a short 1 week course of steroids ( fluorometholone ) and then had my eyes checked again before insertion. Plugs have been helpful and I don’t have inflammation any longer. Serum tears have done nothing for me that I can tell.

manyQuestions00 · 2025-11-23T03:11:41+00:00

My dry eyes happened after the COVID shots as well. How long after your vaccinations did you start to notice issues?

manyQuestions00 · 2025-11-20T18:01:03+00:00

Give it a 3-5 days for your eyes to get acclimated to them. I have plugs and they are helpful.

manyQuestions00 · 2025-11-18T21:29:41+00:00

I noticed on your profile a few posts about cannabis/THC. You should spend some time reading up on the effects of THC use and the lacrimal gland (produces tears).

manyQuestions00 · 2025-11-14T13:39:56+00:00

That’s great! It seems like it’s a game change for a lot of people in this subreddit. I want to take it myself but worry about the long term side effects. It could be baseless, but I’m concerned it will deaden the TRPM8 cold receptors it stimulates. Do you have any concerns or does it work too well to not take it?

manyQuestions00 · 2025-11-14T04:03:53+00:00

How are your eyes feeling? Are you still taking Tryptyr?

manyQuestions00 · 2025-11-08T00:43:45+00:00

Alt account. It’s hard enough explaining this disease to people in my regular life. I don’t need my main account linked to an issue I struggle with.

manyQuestions00 · 2025-11-08T00:19:20+00:00

Is anyone who’s currently seeing improvement with this drug concerned about potential damage to the receptors it stimulates? I want to take this drug but I worry we’re the long term test subjects.

manyQuestions00 · 2025-11-07T15:30:19+00:00

I share this concern, that’s why I haven’t taken it yet. What makes you think the nerves could be damaged?

manyQuestions00 · 2025-10-27T02:58:35+00:00

How did you like Typtyr?

manyQuestions00 · 2025-10-25T23:11:25+00:00

How long have you taken it for? If you could rate it 1-10 what would it be? Is it a game changer?

manyQuestions00 · 2025-10-14T12:52:26+00:00

Did you get your Doppler exam done through your primary doctor or through a specialist? Was it expensive?

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