Author Topic: new ( for me anyway) result of HIV (Read 13084 times)

pozniceguy · « **on:** February 02, 2015, 12:00:05 am »

had an eye exam last week , Dr said irritation was actually Dry Eyes...a regular side effect of long time HIV... now have two kinds of drops to use every day and eve...drops for day , drops that turn to gell for eve(sleep) .... just add two little bottles to the Pill closet

Nick

J.R.E. · « **Reply #1 on:** February 03, 2015, 04:09:53 pm »

Hi Nick,

Same thing going on here ! On the last two visits to the eye doctor, I brought it to his attention. I am currently on a 6 month eye exam schedule.

The doctor advised using the over the counter drops, to see how this would work, but suggested the possibility of a prescription in the near future. ( this was on the last visit)

I will see him again in March, so I may be getting a new prescription as well. The over the counter helps, but doesn't do the job that well.

Take care---Ray

pozniceguy · « **Reply #2 on:** February 04, 2015, 02:17:26 pm »

My Dr said the same so have two over the counter drops one liquid one sorta gel type go back in 6 months to see results feels a lot better but have no idea if anything is being "fixed"

Nick

Wade · « **Reply #3 on:** February 08, 2015, 10:24:26 am »

Hi Nick,
Have been using those drops when needed for several years now.
I have to use strong steroid drops in my cornea transplant eye I had several
years ago. that alone dries out my eye . I use the over the counter brands,
found them just as good as the script ,the larger over the counter are easier to handle too ! Have an eye appointment with my cornea specialist on the 26th,
noticed a change in my vision in my good eye, I see thicker glasses in my
future ! no pun intended. In my experience stick with the over the counter.
Wade

pozniceguy · « **Reply #4 on:** February 09, 2015, 12:00:49 am »

thnx for info Wade.... I have some now but was surprised to see so many brands/types on the shelf.. and such a variety of prices saw Visine+ for $1.00 and a range up to $25... got the one Dr said were most effective will see how they work .... both of them together were $12... the drops are actually individual little one use snap off capsules the "gel" is traditional small pointy bottle.

Nick

Wade · « **Reply #5 on:** February 10, 2015, 09:07:03 pm »

Yup,
I used those for a while,
Think the reason for the small bottles is to reduce risk of infection.
If you use the larger lubricant bottles, be careful not to touch the tip with anything, you should be fine.
There are plenty of brands on the shelf !
like I said I prefer the larger bottles, mostly because when your holding your head back and squeezing a bottle over your eye something comes out !!!

Tonny2 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 10, 2015, 10:07:47 pm »

Quote from: pozniceguy on February 02, 2015, 12:00:05 am

had an eye exam last week , Dr said irritation was actually Dry Eyes...a regular side effect of long time HIV... now have two kinds of drops to use every day and eve...drops for day , drops that turn to gell for eve(sleep) .... just add two little bottles to the Pill closet

Nick

ojo Hi pozniceguy....if your doctor gave you artificial tears, try to use the one without additives, they are the single dose, tho, you can get like three or four drops out of it...good luck....hugs ojo

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #7 on:** February 10, 2015, 10:32:14 pm »

Yeah, I've had this problem for a while now along with very dry mouth. Long term use of medication exasperated by high doses of anti-convulsants in the (failed) attempt to decrease my neuropathy pain. I just use over the counter drops though -- there's one called Blink "Gel" Tears that sounds similar to what you are using, Nick.

pozniceguy · « **Reply #8 on:** February 28, 2015, 05:38:00 pm »

thnx for comments guys... been using the both types now for a few weeks the "gel" works best overnite...and the "drops" seem best during the day...will try different "brands" when I need more to see if any are better....still have some "sand in the eye" feeling in one eye some of the time usually put a few drops to relieve that...hoping for longer relief than a few hours

Nick

Wade · « **Reply #9 on:** March 01, 2015, 09:03:34 am »

Glad your getting some relief Nick,
I know a sore scratchy eye can drive you crazy.
I should have mentioned the gel drops are better
when used at night , they are thick and can blur your vision,
at least that's what they did to me.

Saw my eye doc this past week , I have to up my steroid drop dosage
as my cornea is at risk of rejecting , need new stronger glasses too ,
Oh Boy !

Tonny2 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 01, 2015, 12:58:35 pm »

Quote from: bubba53 on March 01, 2015, 09:03:34 am

Glad your getting some relief Nick,
I know a sore scratchy eye can drive you crazy.
I should have mentioned the gel drops are better
when used at night , they are thick and can blur your vision,
at least that's what they did to me.

Saw my eye doc this past week , I have to up my steroid drop dosage
as my cornea is at risk of rejecting , need new stronger glasses too ,
Oh Boy !

ojo Hi Bubba, are you using the single dose eye drops?...my cornea specialist recommends those, because the ones on the bottle have preservatives and affect the cornea too....same for you poznice, talk to your dos about this, I've been dealing with cornea problems for a long time,, and chronic dry eye...hugs ojo

Wade · « **Reply #11 on:** March 01, 2015, 01:16:37 pm »

Hi Tony,
The drops I use are prednisone 1%
And they don't come in single dose,
just small bottles and bigger ones LOL !
Hugs back atcha !

Tonny2 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 01, 2015, 02:32:13 pm »

Quote from: bubba53 on March 01, 2015, 01:16:37 pm

Hi Tony,
The drops I use are prednisone 1%
And they don't come in single dose,
just small bottles and bigger ones LOL !
Hugs back atcha !

ojo Hi Bubba buddy, I'm talking about the artificial tears Nick is using...I know that you and I use prednisolone...sorry to hear about the glasses...my cornea still hanging on...hugs...sorry Nick ojo

pozniceguy · « **Reply #13 on:** March 01, 2015, 02:35:58 pm »

thnx for info DR didnt mention about preservatives and cornea problems ..made point about Gel type for sleep and other for daytime will call and ask..
does gel come in individual dose??

Nick

Wade · « **Reply #14 on:** March 01, 2015, 03:40:42 pm »

Hi Tony ,
I don't use the single dose , tears or gel. I have not had any problems.
the bigger bottles are just easier for me the maneuver into my eye.
I don't know about the preservatives .
I don't think Nick has any cornea problems ,or infection, so the ones he's using shouldn't be a issue.
You take care my friend !

Tonny2 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 01, 2015, 04:35:44 pm »

Quote from: pozniceguy on March 01, 2015, 02:35:58 pm

thnx for info DR didnt mention about preservatives and cornea problems ..made point about Gel type for sleep and other for daytime will call and ask..
does gel come in individual dose??

Nick

ojo Hi Nick, gel is okay,..it won't hurt to ask your eye doctor tho...Bubba is right Nick, we both have serious cornea issues, but, like I said, it won't hurt to ask your eye doctor about the eeye drops...hugs ojo

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