For those who use eye lubricants

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Golden Eye has a faulty batch. I know I have use it when Lacrilube doesn't seem to help my gritty eyes. Better safe than sorry. Think there is a problem with the seal on this batch.

[auldreekie]

Thanks very much for this. Just to say I use Lacrilube at night but Boots/Moorfiields recommended these for use during he day Celluvisc 0.5% w/v unit dose (so it keeps a sterile as possible), (Carmellose sodium).

They cost around £10 for 30 vials but hey really help.

[Maddie in reply to auldreekie]

I get Celluvisc on prescription so no charge as I have a medical exemption card, you shoud be able to get this on a free prescription - Maddie

[auldreekie]

Thanks Maddie I have soo many issues with the GP at present it's at the bottom of the list - they are expensive so I will ask her.. thanks much! ( I have medical exemption).

Re golden eye didn't they remove it and re formulate as it had mercury in it???

[Maddie]

Sorry, don't know about Golden Eye. If you have been using their antibiotic eye drops then ask your gp for antibiotic ointment/drops.

I only use prescription products for my dry eyes. As well as Celluvisc I also get Oxyal.

Lacri-Lube is also available on prescription.

If your gp is difficult about prescribing then ask what they are allowed to let you have. There are a lot of products in the BNF (British National Formulary) the GP's prescribing manual.

[WaryofMDs]

My doc told me today that the cause of my dry eyes, mouth, throat, nether regions was taking the amitrytilene prescribed about a year ago by another doc. in the practice. It does seem to help me sleep, but I have had the dry eyes etc. for some time now. She suggested I should buy some antihystamine drops for my eyes!