Dry eye syndrome
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Dry eye syndrome
Postby trailgumby » Fri Jan 23, 2015 10:35 pm
Sometimes this hits me in the eyes, and when it gets acute I need to use steroid eye drops to settle the irritation down. Flare-up symptoms include acute photosensitivity - pain and being unable to see in bright sunlight. Unfortunately long term use of these drops can lead to glaucoma.
Usually I can manage the eye symptoms by using lubricant drops. However, windy conditions, low morning glare and long rides at speed (read: road bike) can make it blow up.
So I'm looking for recommendations for sunglasses or other suitable eyewear (preferably photochromic) that will keep the wind out of my eyes. Unfortunately the expensive prescription Oakley Flaks that I have no longer cut the mustard. I realise that wind-proof means having to deal with the glasses misting up in damp conditions, but it's a matter of juggling competing needs.
If possible, I'd ideally like to be able to trial a pair before committing to buy. Thanks for your help.
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Re: Dry eye syndrome
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Re: Dry eye syndrome
Postby trailgumby » Sat Jan 24, 2015 2:58 pm
I tried on some Shimanos and Rudy Projects this morning at a local bike shop. Both were an improvement over the Oakleys that I have, and the Rudys were the better of the two. I just need clear-to-mid-brown photochromatics. Prescription would be nice as well, but that can come later.
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Re: Dry eye syndrome
Postby Tim » Sat Jan 24, 2015 3:39 pm
Especially bad in winter but summer too at times.
Anti dandruff shampoo. Selsun Blue works wonders at clearing dandruff, which is seborrheic dermatitis but also works on facial dermatitis. I get dry, red flaky patches on either sides of my nose and on the chin.
I'm not sure it's a recommended use but in the shower I rub a little of the shampoo on my face let it sit for a minute or two, rinse, repeat.
Bingo, dry skin clears up within 2-3 days.
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Re: Dry eye syndrome
Postby Dr_Mutley » Sat Jan 24, 2015 5:18 pm
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Re: Dry eye syndrome
Postby ValleyForge » Sat Jan 24, 2015 5:26 pm
I used to use some Bolle saftey glasses which were $20 and did the job. They were close fitting and so fogged badly. I stopped them fogging with some antifog solution that is left over from work.trailgumby wrote:I'm doing the eye lubricant drops. I'm using the preservative free Bion Tears, which is a bit thicker than the normal eye drops.
I tried on some Shimanos and Rudy Projects this morning at a local bike shop. Both were an improvement over the Oakleys that I have, and the Rudys were the better of the two. I just need clear-to-mid-brown photochromatics. Prescription would be nice as well, but that can come later.
I now love my photo-chromatic Rudys. They sit well away from my face and seldom if ever fog.
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Re: Dry eye syndrome
Postby thamete » Sat Jan 24, 2015 6:17 pm
The solution turned out to be Oakley Wind Jacket glasses. They have a gasket that seals the wind out in most situations and only rarely fogs up in my case. They were not cheap but certainly did the trick when others such as adidas evil eye and safety glasses failed.
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Re: Dry eye syndrome
Postby trailgumby » Sun Jan 25, 2015 9:58 am
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Re: Dry eye syndrome
Postby marks » Mon Jan 26, 2015 9:03 am
I use Cocoons Photochromic over my prescription glasses. Optimel Manuka Honey eye drops work the best for me although they sting a bit at first. Long term steroid eye drops are dangerous. I found this out the hard way.
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Re: Dry eye syndrome
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Re: Dry eye syndrome
Postby trailgumby » Fri Feb 06, 2015 7:36 pm
It looks like they are no longer made.
However, the Split Jacket has an optional windproof rubber gasket I found on the web, so that may be an option. Further to that, it seems I get a 40% discount on Oakley product via my MTBA membership.
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Re: Dry eye syndrome
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Dry eye syndrome
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Re: Dry eye syndrome
Postby wombatK » Fri Feb 06, 2015 9:37 pm
I sought them out when trying to figure what was irritating my eyes on rides ... in the end, I concluded that it was the sunscreen getting sweated into my eyes and claratyne seemed to prevent the reaction. But it's so much nicer not getting wind in my eyes, I kept using them.
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Re: Dry eye syndrome
Postby Dr_Mutley » Fri Feb 06, 2015 9:45 pm
I wear hard contact lenses, so been thru these issues+++, keeping sweat out of your eyes is essential, and I religiously use the halo head bands which do a great job of this. I used to get a combination of sweat, sunscreen and grit in my eyes, then it'd be game over... So keeping tears in your eyes is obviously paramount importance, so wind protection, spray, drops, and punctual plugs have made cycling with hard lenses tolerable..,wombatK wrote:I found I get excellent wind protection from a pair of Arnette's Easy Money 4190 41/81 polarized sunglasses I bought from Myer's Jan 2014 sale for about $89. Can get them cheaper than that on ebay etc.,. but you can't test whether they are a good fit to your face. They fit my face beautifully. Sunglasshut have them too.
I sought them out when trying to figure what was irritating my eyes on rides ... in the end, I concluded that it was the sunscreen getting sweated into my eyes and claratyne seemed to prevent the reaction. But it's so much nicer not getting wind in my eyes, I kept using them.
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Re: Dry eye syndrome
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Re: Dry eye syndrome
Postby marks » Fri Feb 13, 2015 1:19 pm
Mine are preservative free. Looking at their website it is confusing as they have both preservative and non preservative formulations bu yhey look very similar. Mine don't mention "Blepharitis" on the box just "For Chronic Dry Eye".
Description is:
"Melcare's Optimel Antibacterial Manuka Eye Drops contains a standardised antibacterial Manuka honey developed from Leptospermum sp. and is preservative free for moderate to severe dry eye."
Good luck!
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Re: Dry eye syndrome
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Re: Dry eye syndrome
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Re: Dry eye syndrome
Postby OnTrackZeD » Sun Feb 22, 2015 10:05 am
Meant for night time use but I get great results for daytime use in combination with drops.
Before using Poly Visc ointment I'd need drops every 15-20 minutes, now I'm good for 60 plus minutes.
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Re: Dry eye syndrome
Postby find_bruce » Sun Feb 22, 2015 12:34 pm
Sorry Trailgumby as (1) this is a serious issue for you & (2) my jokes are terrible
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Re: Dry eye syndrome
Postby sogood » Thu Mar 26, 2015 4:42 pm
RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.
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Re: Dry eye syndrome
Postby warthog1 » Fri Mar 27, 2015 4:37 pm
find_bruce wrote:Have you tried watching Ghost, Titanic or maybe Bambi is more your thing. Perhaps sing along to Meatloaf while you are riding.
Sorry Trailgumby as (1) this is a serious issue for you & (2) my jokes are terrible
I liked it anyway.
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Re: Dry eye syndrome
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