ANA Discussion Forum
Post-Treatment => Eye Issues => Topic started by: Debbi on June 03, 2009, 04:09:19 pm
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I thought I would post this link to a video I just put up on YouTube on eye care. I did this for a friend of my parents who woke up recently with bells palsy - I thought it was easier to demonstrate than explain in writing. Then I thought - hey, this might help some folks here out too. So, here it is (about 3 minutes)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXq0WW__e1g (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXq0WW__e1g)
Debbi
Also I am getting to post my new profile picture with my NEW HAT!!! (Thanks Steve - you're the champion Knitter!)
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Debbi~
Just like I told you on Facebook - I think this is a great idea!! So great to see you in "action!"
K
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Debbi,
What a good idea. And it was so fun to SEE you. You are a beautiful (inside and out).
Julie
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Great job Debbi. I wish someone had done that when I was starting out on the AN journey. For any newbies with dry eye, I can tell you that I do exactly as Debbi does with exactly the same products. I am almost 10 months post op and still do not produce tears in my AN side eye. I tried many different drops before settling on these.
I just had to show this to my family....it was good to get confirmation from someone else to see that I'm not the only one doing this every day.
Another thing to mention is that inside all of the boxes of Refresh Celluvisc that I've bought over the last 9 months, there's been a $3 coupon for the purchase of 2 future Refresh products. I always use these to buy more drops and lube.
Thanks again Debbi.
Patrick
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Great Job!!
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Thanks for the comments!
Patrick, I agree - I wish I had found out the "magic" combination of drops and gel a lot sooner. Seems that I spent the first few months buying endless eye care products that just didn't work for me. I do still try some of the lighter drops from time to time, but they just don't work for more than about 10 minutes.
Well, hopefully this will help some of the newbies to find a solution that works.
BTW, the Refresh website also has some down loadable coupons. The drops aren't cheap, so I always use coupons when I am stocking up.
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Debbi ~
Good job! :)
It's encouraging to see you stepping out and attempting to spread useful information via Youtube. You look good and your video is interesting and definitely informative for anyone dealing with dry eye, be they AN post-op patients or otherwise. Kudos for your effort!
Jim
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Well, I enjoyed the eye drop video as much as I could, although for some reason eye drops don't get me very excited.
I do, however, like your new picture, Debbi. The hat looks great! ;D
Steve
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Steve - well of course the hat looks FANTASTIC!! It was knitted by an extremely talented guy - maybe you know him????
Jim - thanks for the kind words. I am still a newbie to YouTube, but was surprised how easy it actually was. I even posted the video on my AN blog - I'm feeling like quite the computer geek these days!
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I bought the celluvisc and like it. Just one question though, can you put the already opened and then resealed vials in your pocket or do they leak?? Woudn't want that to happen, they ar a little pricey!
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I carry a few in my pocket every day(for the last 9 months)....no leaks yet. Just make sure it's snapped back on really well.
Patrick
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Thanks, good timing. We are going away for a few days and I will be outside a lot and you know what that does to your eye. I do have a disposable moisture chamber that I use to but hate the stares so I only wear it when I have to. But we are going to an outdoor theater so that might not be a choice. Does anyone know where I can get more. I've looked online at the moisture chambers but they are always for both eyes. Also, I wear glasses (can't wear contacs without a blink, darn it) so I like the disposable one because it fits under my glasses. Or does anyone else have anything that works for them???
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Thanks, good timing. We are going away for a few days and I will be outside a lot and you know what that does to your eye. I do have a disposable moisture chamber that I use to but hate the stares so I only wear it when I have to. But we are going to an outdoor theater so that might not be a choice. Does anyone know where I can get more. I've looked online at the moisture chambers but they are always for both eyes. Also, I wear glasses (can't wear contacs without a blink, darn it) so I like the disposable one because it fits under my glasses. Or does anyone else have anything that works for them???
epodjn -
The "clear pirate patch" that my facial nerve specialist gave me came in a box marked Pro-Optics, Inc., 317 Woodwork Ln, Palatine, IL 60067. I could not find a website, but their phone is 847-991-2020 and their fax is 847-991-9696.
Alternatively, you might look at the dry eye goggles at 7eye (www.7eye.com). I believe that you can have your own prescription lenses put into some of these frames. Alternatively, visit a local Harley shop and see if some of their motorcycle goggles will fit over glasses.
Good luck.
Sara
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Wonderful video Debbi - thank you for sharing !
Always good thoughts, Nancy
ps: I never knew you can recap the vial !(I just did it). I would hang it over my tissue box at work, my end table at home,
much easier with the cap back on - & I can put it in my suit pocket or jeans ! !
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Debbi -
Truly a very helpful video and so nice of you to share yoiur knowledge through experience with everyone else. I'm sure it will help many people avoid the trial and error phase you went through.
Wendy
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Thx everyone! And, BTW, I keep the recapped vials in my pocket, purse, car, glasses case, coffee table - you name it. Never had a leak yet. As Patrick said, you just have to make sure the top sort of clicks back on. I find that I can get about 7-10 uses out of the "single" use vial!
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Debbie that was awesome - great idea!!!!! Now lets get one up for night time taping or whatever others use!
You go girl- making a difference one day at a time!
Hugs Michelle ;D
7 to 10 uses out of a single vial??? I get maybe 4 drops and that is it. I requested that Costco carry them and they are 3$ cheaper than anywhere else.
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Ya, tell us how you get 7 to 10 drops out of a vial. I am only getting 4 or maybe 5 at most. It's a little pricey for me since I am using drops every hour. But I love the way they work so I use them every few hours and then use the Refresh Liquagel drops in between. That seems to be working. I did put them in my pocket last weekend while traveling (I splurged and used them for the whole trip) and no leaks! But i sure did go through a lot of them.
Has anyone tried Tranquileyes? I was reading about it and wondering if it keeps your eye shut? The theory sounds good but my eye is really stubborn about staying closed and tape is the only thing that really works, and sometimes I pop that.
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I bought the Tranquileyes. My eye was stuborn and would not stay shut so I wanted to try it. The problem was I need to have the right amount of pressure on the lid to keep it closed (and then I was'nt really sure if it was completely closed) and in the morning I had eye pain from the pressure.
I use the foam from the Tranquileyes for my sun glasses and viola I can go anyway and NEVER worry about my eye drying out. See 'Eye wear' for my post with photos.
Now after saying all that you never know if it is going to work for you unless you try. Now that my eye closes more I may try again although I am getting to be quite a pro at taping my eye shut. PM me if you want to ask about night taping. I have never had any trouble with my eye. Frustrating times but no damage.
Michelle ;D
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I had the same problem as Michelle with the Tranquileyes - eye pain from the pressure. That's when I bought NITEYE, the dry eye comforter - they are pricey ($21.per box of 14). I buy them by the case & save $. On weekends I tape my eye (I only use the tape on Fri.&Sat. b/c in the morning I get fluid buildup at the base of my lower lid).
Always good thoughts, Nancy