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November 11, 2011 1:24 am at 1:24 am #600463smartcookieMember
Anyone have any experience with this excruciatingly painful condition?
November 11, 2011 5:39 am at 5:39 am #826761smartcookieMemberBump!
Anyone?
November 11, 2011 3:50 pm at 3:50 pm #826762BTGuyParticipantI dont know much about it. I do know that many eye doctors and retina specialists sell specialized pharmaceutical grade vitamins for the eyes that seem to work. I saw them for many different conditions. Starting with a nutrient approach to slow any erosion is not a bad idea.
I had dry eyes to the point of it being daily, bothersome, and giving me a glassy-eyed look. The first step, which alleviated the problem, was taking an eye vitamin heavy in Omega 3’s. Now I just take regular 3’s and it is fine. Try to call an eye specialist and inquire.
Hatzlacha!!!
November 11, 2011 4:27 pm at 4:27 pm #826763red sockParticipantDepending on how long you have this problem, you may need various eye drops or a protective contact lens. Did you go see an eye doctor yet?
November 11, 2011 4:34 pm at 4:34 pm #826764smartcookieMemberBTguy- did you find that the Omega really helped your dry eyes? I’m wondering if I should start with that, if it’s worth it.
Red- yes, I saw a dr.
I was specifically wondering if anyone went through this and did any other treatment besides drops, oinments, and lens.
What else can be done to avoid surgery?
November 11, 2011 5:20 pm at 5:20 pm #826765BTGuyParticipantHi smartcookie. Yes, I do find it helps. I get a high dose Omega 3 with Vitamin D from one of the big brand companies at koshervitamins dot com. But I am not prescribing at all.
The thing is I went to an eye doctor for it and he had vitamins there for my specific concern where the main ingredient was Omega 3 (which is good for almost everything when taken in a decent amount).
I totally recommend you see an eye doctor or retina specialist to get the story on what to do based on them examining your eyes.
Refuah Shelayma!!
November 13, 2011 1:19 am at 1:19 am #826766red sockParticipantAccording to the wills eye manual, other treatment options include: epithelial debridement(they gently remove any loose epithelium and hope it heals properly), extended bandage contact lens wear, anterior stromal puncture, and the last option is using a laser to ablate the middle layer of the cornea. This is called phototherapeutic keratectomy, and they claim that that it is 90% successful in patients with recurrent erosions due to corneal dystrophies. Do you know what caused your erosion. Was it trauma?
November 13, 2011 4:26 am at 4:26 am #826767smartcookieMemberThanks, BTGuy.
Red sock- it happened from a bad bruise to my eye which didn’t heal properly.
Are you experienced in this area or are you into the medical field?
November 17, 2011 1:21 am at 1:21 am #826768red sockParticipantsmartcookie- I am training to be an optometrist
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