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monaliysa

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eye closure and sleeping
« on: March 08, 2009, 02:05:50 pm »
HI my name is Mona Radlow and I am glad to finally get back here. I have trouble closing my left eye and I don't sleep. I wear a mask to keep the eye closed. Does anyone have any suggestions for keeping the eye closed. I am taking meds for sleep but they don't work. I am living at an adult living facility until my apartment is ready and I can go home.
Let me know if you have any suggestions..I would love to "hear" from you.
Mona Radlow
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Dan

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Re: eye closure and sleeping
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2009, 01:26:09 am »
Mona,
Welcome.  I use a special eye patch and cream for months after surgery.  At night I had a oily cream, and an eye patch with a clear plastic shell over the eye to keep the moisture in.  My daughter said I looked like Prof. Moody from the Harry Pooter film.  At about 4 months post OP I  was able to sleep nights without the patch but still used the cream until 6 months post OP.

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moe

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Re: eye closure and sleeping
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2009, 08:35:33 am »
Hi Mona,
I cut a thin piece of paper tape, and gently tape the eye shut, then put the eye pillow on. I don't get too much irritation from the adhesive. You can also put some ointment in there (the preservative free lubrication stuff). That helps keep the eye closed too.
Maureen
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calimama

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Re: eye closure and sleeping
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2009, 07:23:40 pm »
Hi,

I also use paper tape at night. I understand some doctors poo-poo this idea as some people have done damage with getting tape on the eye... but i have been doing this for 8 months without real problems. I put in ointment first, not too much as if gets on the lashes, can make tape not stick. I think this option is good, if you are careful. I wear a private patch for naps.

Good luck!
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monaliysa

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Re: eye closure and sleeping
« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2009, 04:51:52 am »
HI...I wear a mask at night but I dont' seem to sleep too well anyway. I don't know what else to do. They give me sleep meds but they don't seem to work. Any other pointers that you can give me would be welcome.
Mona Radlow
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