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Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Restasis Opht.

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202 Total User Reviews

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Condition: Dry Eye
5/11/2013 7:02:11 PM

Reviewer: donnarakow@yahoo.com, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment:

Condition: Dry Eye
5/8/2013 1:54:47 PM

Reviewer: susie, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 3

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 3

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 2

Comment:
I have been using this after cateract surgery.Somewhat successful.Have had dry eyes many years.Burns after application and have had two blood vessels bust at the bottom of right eye. I think this is related to the drug after reading reviews

Condition: Dry Eye
4/28/2013 8:31:26 PM

Reviewer: kt, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment:
I put off using this for over a year because it's so expensive. $300 copay until I reach my deductible and then it will be cheaper. I had to give in because I'm tired of having dry eyes all day, not able to see clearly, and eyelids stuck to eyes in the morning. It has worked the very first day. I intend to use one vial for morning and night use, I think the company wants you to use one vial t ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Dry Eye
4/11/2013 7:16:31 PM

Reviewer: qbinky, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 2

Comment:
Used Restasis for over a year and it was working well. I then developed an allergic reaction on the skin around my eyes. The upper lids became puffy, red and scaly. The only affected area on the lower lids was the skin by the inner tear ducts. One eye was worse than the other. I threw out all my eye makeup and went without using any for days. No improvement. As soon as I stopped the Restasi ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Dry Eye
4/8/2013 2:02:23 PM

Reviewer: GT, 65-74 Female (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 2

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 2

Comment:
I lost my sense of taste while using Restasis. I did not suspect it until I stopped using for abou 4 weeks and regained my sense of taste. I still did not suspect Restasis so I resumed use and again lost my taste. I have now stopped using Restasis for about 10 days and I am hoping I will regain my taste.

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