Experiences with

Viscotears

I thought I'd mention in case it helps someone else - in the UK these are Viscotears 2mg/g Carbomer (apparently you can buy them so I'm off to find out where).

I went to emergency eye clinic yesterday to get my eye pressures check as I had pain in my left eye, one eye was 18, the other was 22, i was sent away with viscotears dry eye drops (I'm already using dry eye drops) I'd really like to check my pressures occasionally at home rather than go to the hospital

The main reason for my post this morning is my dry sore eyes, which I just cant seem to get under control, despite using various over the counter eye drops, just bought Viscotears, which also doesnt have long lasting relief despite me applying 4 times in the day.

He also prescribed Lacrilube and Viscotears for my eye. I also take 2-3 Brazil nuts for selenium and went gluten free to reduce inflammation. I’m also having epsom salts baths every other day to detox .

Which I have hence the Viscotears. Cosopt x 2 a day Pilocarpine x 3 times a day Lumigan x 1 at night Viscotears to help with dry eye at night I’m also taking Acetazolamide tablets x 4 a day thank again

Cosopt x 2 a day Pilocarpine x 3 times a day Lumigan x 1 at night Viscotears to help with dry eye at night I’m also taking Acetazolamide tablets x 4 a day I went yesterday as I requested that my eye pressures were checked due to a change in my medication last week as above, the pressures are down

To me, it sometimes feels as if I have grit in my eye and I use the “Viscotears” gel drops to relieve the symptoms, but often I don’t need to use them at all. 

I've been on so many different combinations of drops and gels, I'm currently on Hylo, Viscotears and Evolve.

I have used viscotears for 14 years and the have helped previously but this last couple of weeks I get no relief from them. I am able to get some relief from slices of cucumber. I was supposed to have some sort of " special " eye test on Friday, but it was postponed.

My GP prescribed preservative-free (I am allergic to preservatives) Viscotears single dose use eye drops. Early days but these seem to be helping, however, my RA hands are struggling to squeeze out the gel. Can any of you recommend/advise an easy to use alternative I can suggest to my GP.

If you need something stickier to last overnight go for Viscotears. And good news . . I have had injections extended to every 12 weeks! (Though have to keep an eye on the other eye which shows small but stable area of AMD)

Often need viscotears at night (dry eyes) All this seems to point to AN. So of course I am deeply concerned.

My eyes, although no longer bulging remain dry ( watery) despite using Xailin day and night viscotears and Selenium. But the weight problem upsets me most, even though my diet is so healthy I am merely going through the motions ...

. >> Viscotears gel ointment on eyeballs as needed Feet Neuropathy in feet ( and fingers) like other symptoms seem to be

Viscotears help for about 30 minutes but the effect wears off just as you're dropping off to sleep - if only I could sleep. I have asked our local Boots to get me some thealoz duo which was recommended by my optician but they can't get it in before my appointment at the hospital.

My GP just prescribed Viscotears for my excessively dry eyes and it was only when I went to Eye A&E with scleritis and mentioned as an aside how painfully dry my eyes were that I was given 2 better ocular-lubricants, most importantly both without preservatives. I now get these on script instead.

Hi all is viscotears ok to use ty

I use Systain eye drops and some " long lasting " viscotears. While I'm.in moan mode I've got bad itchy prickly heat on my arms too. No antihistamines has helped. This prickly heat is caused by me driving the car with the window down. I burn so easy since been on the tablets

My husband had the same problem and had Viscotears prescribed by our GP, which seemed to work. I have some here to hand so will try them. Re the pressure, I think that this is coming from all the fat deposited around my eyelids, and now starting underneath the eyelids as well.

I have been changed to these as the Viscotears had preservative in them. But with the RA and OA plus the osteoporosis I just can't press the bottom of the 'jar' to get a dose out. Anyone any ideas. I do need to use them and they have no preservative in them.