My eyes have now become so dry that my corneas ar scratched. This was spotted by the optition although my eyes have been dry for what seems like ages as usual I've tried to ignore it. Any way my reason for posting is that I'm having trouble putting the drops in my eyes, I thought I knew where they are on my face but I'm tending to miss them, it's difficult to see because my glasses are off and I think that I'm squeezing out more than a drop or two. First I tried Hyproellose drops but they made my eyes more gritty and also itchy. I now have Carbomer gel. I would be greatful for any tips. Thanks.

I have recently been diagnosed with dry eyes. I am very lucky because my GP also works part time in the hospital as an ophthalmologist. He has prescribed some eye drops which he said have only just come on to the market. They are called Hylo-tear (there is also a stronger version called hylo-forte). They are really good because they are in a bottle with a sort of pump mechanism. You push the bottom of the bottle and it dispenses one single drop at a time. It is much easier than trying to squeeze a little eye drop bottle. He prescribed it for two reasons. 1)it is much easier with my dodgy fingers (my words not his!) to dispense 2) because of the pump action no air goes into the bottle so you can continue to use the bottle for upto 6 months rather than discarding after 28 days. I think they are quite expensive to buy if you get them prescribed I would certainly recommend them.

Becky

Hi Glenys

I too hse the Hylo forte artificial tears along with a gel at night. I regularly see an opthamologist who is keeping an eye!!!! on things. I am currently using some steroid drops as my eyes were very inflamed. It seems to be a common problem with RA!!
Hope you soon find something that helps

Best Wishes

Sue