After reading many reviews about the terrible burning and cost of this medication I thought I would share some tips. I was lucky to have a very well informed eye doctor and staff. They told me to use the holder in the starter kit-refrigerate the vials so they burn much less-open the vial, use in AM-place opened vial in the holder-which holds it upright-back in the refrigerator to use again in PM. ...
the first few vials separated easily but subsequent vials were well mashed before i got them open and i cannot believe i am getting full drop from such a small squashed opening
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Happy Patient | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/29/2007
Condition: Dry Eye
Overall rating 4.7
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I have had no problems with Restasis. (Burning, etc. ) I have severe dry eye in one eye only and was facing surgery. I had no tear production for two years. I was using eye drops 12 - 15+ times per day. My eye no longer feels dried out, and I am only using additional drops 3 or so times per day.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/27/2007
Condition: Dry Eye
Overall rating 2.0
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I don't like to use this medicine because it causes an uncomfortable constant burning sensation. My eyes even show less inflammation when I am not using it, but it is the only treatment that eases the eyelid twitching.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/19/2007
Condition: Drying and Inflammation of Cornea and Conjunctiva of Eyes
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All this treatment did was burn my eyes; I have experienced no relief whatsoever with Restasis.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/5/2007
Condition: Dry Eye
Overall rating 3.0
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I've been taking this drug for 3 months with little visible improvement.
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Peg | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/26/2007
Condition: Dry Eye
Overall rating 2.0
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After three months use I have found the drug to be ineffective in relieving dry eyes.
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mdgower | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/23/2007
Condition: Dry Eye
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I seem to be having unusual feelings of mild pain in my neck glands. Have no idea if this is one of those hidden side effects. I wonder if anyone else has had this happen. It stops when I stop the med and returns when I use it again.
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silentgal | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/3/2007
Condition: Drying and Inflammation of Cornea and Conjunctiva of Eyes
Overall rating 3.7
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I am now using restasis, I feel that the price is bad enough, but to tell you to use one drop out of an entire vile then throw the rest away is too much. Why if you are extremely careful can you not use the rest of the vile at 150.00 a RX?
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10/18/2007
Condition: Dry Eye
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/4/2007
Condition: Drying and Inflammation of Cornea and Conjunctiva of Eyes
Overall rating 4.3
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Restasis seems to help me throughout the day from the pain I get when opening my eyes or blinking to often. I use muoro ointment at night to stop the pain while sleeping.
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