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What are you doing to help your dry eyes in Sjogren's?

Man applying eye drops (not me)
Sometimes I am in the groove and remember to put my drops in regularly and other times I misplace them or forget and then I suffer! As I've mentioned before my eye problem is minor compared to some people with Sjogren's Syndrome. I get dryness and sometimes itching and I am mostly always sensitive to light. ( I use Systane, the regular one)
 
If I'm in a flare I get grittiness feelings and use ointments. (No particular brand).
 
What have you tried for your dry eyes? Have you had surgery on your tear ducts? Did it help?
Do you have any other tips you think help you eyes?
 
What Can I Do About Dry Eyes?  Has the following in detail:
 
  • Eye ointment
  • Artificial tears
  • Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
  • Surgery to close tear ducts
  • General Tips for Eye Care
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