Dry Eye: the Following Go from Least to Artificial Tears: 4-8X/Day

Dry Eye: the Following Go from Least to Artificial Tears: 4-8X/Day

www.ManhattanEyeNYC.com Yuna Rapoport, MD MPH Dry Eye: The following go from least to most viscous: Artificial tears: 4-8x/day Gel: at night - Systane Gel - Bottle (with preservatives) - Genteal Gel - Individual Vials Free) o Retaine Ointment: at night o Refresh - Retaine PM o Systane - Refresh PM - Thicker drops (anything with the ingredient Prescription: Carboxymethylcellulose): - Restasis – twice a day o Refresh Plus - Xiidra – twice a day o Refresh Celluvisc - Cequa – twice a day There is no brand preference for the drops, gels and ointments. Drugstore brands are comparable to the branded ones mentioned above. Other Treatments: - Punctal plugs (see separate attachment) - Autologous serum tears (see separate attachment) - Compounded drops from compounding pharmacies (lacosamide, testosterone) - Conjunctivochalasis treatment (Ellman procedure or surgery) Moist Environment: - Humidifier - Moisture Chamber Glasses/ Goggles for outside and overnight- i.e. Tranquileyes (brand) - Drink water www.ManhattanEyeNYC.com Yuna Rapoport, MD MPH Blepharitis/ Meibomian Gland Disease: Step 1: Hot compresses on closed eyes nightly for 1 minute (heat opens the oil glands) Step 2: Apply Ocusoft/ Avenova/ Cliradex Foam onto circular cotton pads and gently wipe eyelids from the nose out Foam (available on Amazon or at Manhattan Eye) is more gentle on eyelids than the presoaked pads (available at drug stores) Stye treatment: - As much heat as possible: -Boiled egg or baked potato wrapped in towels and hold over affected eye. As the heat decreases, unwrap the towel: - Ocusoft/ Avenova as listed above - Steroid/ antibiotic drops 4 times a day (you will be prescribed) - Steroid/ antibiotic ointment at night (pull the lid down/ up and put inside the eye) If needed: steroid injection, incision and drainage .

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