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A member asked:
Any thing new for the dry eyes, as restasis and lacrymal duct plugs did not help.?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: Yes. High dose cyclospoine, dhea or other hormonal drops, Lacrisert (hydroxypropyl cellulose) tabs, Albumin drops, autologous serum eye drops, bandage contact lenses, corneoscleral lenses, and much more. I would recommend seeing an eye doctor with expertise in dry eye.
Answered 6/26/2014
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