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Dr found dry eyes. gave systane ultra (ud). are these artificial tears? dr also gave me hypromellose gel 0.03%. why no restasis or lotemax (loteprednol) eye drops?
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Most people: with dry eyes do not need anti-inflammatory treatment. They do well with just topical lubricants.
Answered 1/19/2015
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Yes----first level: Systane is brand of artificial tear, and there are many different brands. Artificial tear Gels are artificial tears as well, but thicker. Not every doctor treats the same way. My first line of treatment for dry eyes is artificial tears and warm compresses. If no improvement, I add restasis and other things afterward.
Answered 1/28/2021
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