Blepharitis/Dry Eye flare-up.

[JayHay40]

Hi there.As you know I suffer with both blepharitis and dry eyes.Normally a simple cleaning of the lids will keep both at bay.Every now and (though very rarely) I will get a flare-up,one of which I have had for the past two or three days.I have wiped them as much as possible and am constantly putting drops in but to no avail.It is driving me nuts as if my eyes aren't sore they are feeling gritty.Does a flare-up like this usually go after a few days?

[JohnHaganMD]

If you use up all the restasis in each dropperette before opening a new one you will reduce your costs by 50-75%

[JohnHaganMD]

If you can get your ophthalmologist to prescribe them you should be able to order off the internet. Both my wife and I have been on Restasis for years for marked dry eyes. with great results. If you use up all the restasis in each dropperette before opening a new one you will reduce your costs by 50-75%

[JayHay40]

I will see if I can get an appointment with him.Is the Restasis expensive?

[JohnHaganMD]

No not necessarily.   Be sure you have read the post on my home page on dry eyes. The definitive treatment of moderate or severe dry eyes is Restasis or the newly released Xiidra.

[JayHay40]

Thank you.I don't think either of those products are available here in Ireland though.