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Hi All
Just recently my eyes have become quite sore, does anyone think this could be related to RA.
I have worn glasses for many years but only for reading computer tv etc, but now find I am wearing them all the time.
I was using the new optrex spray, but thats not helping now.
Anyone else had this problem.
Anne x
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Hi Anne I have a problem with dry eyes which is related to the RA. It makes them very sore and scratchy. I am now under an opthamologist who has given me eye drops and cream for night time use. I was referred to the opthamologist by my optician. Hope you manage to get some help Sue 
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Hi Anne "Dry Eye" (and dry anything else for that matter) is a common symptom of RA. Your doctor should be able to prescribe drops in the form of 'tears' to relieve this. Lyn x
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Hi
I have found gel tears really helpful. I have secondary sjrogens (to do with the RA) apparently causes dry eyes, dry mouth and dry other things as a Lady
Jenni xxhow to be a velvet bulldoser
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I've got the same as Jenni - and have the same meds. My Rheummy said the Optrex spray at £14 or whatever is a complete waste of money and will not help one jot.
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Hi Anne,I have the eye problem too.Dry,itchy eyes and I'm having to wear my glasses more, not just for close up work.I now use Hypomellose artificial eye drops and have found they help a lot.It can be got on prescription or over the counter at any chemist. Brenda.x
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I have Sjogrens too - and have my glasses made up with a slight tint to the lens which cuts back on glare and makes reading easier. Only downside is that you will also need a non-tinted pair for night driving. Hypermellose straight from the fridge feels nice! XX Ailsa
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Thanks Ladies,
I'll get some Hypermellose and try that before visiting the doctor
Anne x
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Thanks for recommending Hyermellose eye drops they have worked a treat.
Anne x
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Hello Anne. I use Viscotears Liquid gel from the doctor . That works better for me than others i tried.
Kathleen Mc.
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Viscotears tend to last longer as they are more of a gel. Hypermellose is a liquid which is quickly washed away from the surface of the eye. Both are great depending on how you want to use them. Lacrilube is really good for dry eyes at bedtime but no good during the day ... its greasy and can end up all over your face ... nice!  Lyn x
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I use both of these. Prefer viscotears. Word of warning about Isopto Alkaline (generic hypomellose). If you don't remove the spikey twisty plastic locking thing after you have opened it might fall in your eye - as it did mine and scratched my cornea. As luck would have it, I was waiting for an optician's appointment at the time. My gp says she can't prescribe whatever she gave me before (which is same drug branded) because of funding issues. So they save money on the drug which comes in cheap dangerous packaging and spend more on treating my scratched cornea........hmm
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HI ANNE I HAD PERFECT EYESIGHT BEFOR RA TOOK OVER AND AS EVERONE SAYS DRY EYESIS ONE OF THE GIFTS IT PRESENTS YOU WITH I AM AT THE PRESENT WAITING FOR A CATERAC REMOVED ! MY EYE DOCTOR TOOK ME OFF VISCO TEARS AND PUT ME ON SYSTANE I FIND THEM GREAT  GOOD LUCK BUT ALWAYS REMEMBER WHAT WORKS FOR ONE DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK FOR YOU !!! KATE
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AND me as well i have dry eyes and mouth which has got worse with the r.a the eyes have been dry for donkeys years thyioed eye i don,t get along with eye gel but have tear drops from doctor for years now you can put it in every 15 mins pc tv reading will make it worse and driving . i find if eyes get dry looking at tv i sometimes have to put drops in every 15 mins so the re de hydrate . the tear drops you can use like that .I also have the bottle in my pocket when out and mouth stuff .And will have to use for life i think christine The chocolate eating housewife ...The washer woman .....naughty lady
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Kathleen-7 wrote: ... I AM AT THE PRESENT WAITING FOR A CATERAC REMOVED ! ... KATE I had the lenses replaced (as in cataract op.) in both my eyes about 3 years ago. A lot of damage had been caused and I was slowly losing my eyesight. The ops were the only way forward. I have never been able to establish whether it was simply a result of RA or the use of steroids, both or each could be responsible. Guess it doesn't matter which ... the outcome is the same! Keep a lookout guys for deteriorating vision and get it checked regularly. Lyn x
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