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January 13, 2025
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A myRAteam Member

Restatis 2x daily for me. Systane preservative for dry eye drops as needed. There is also an eye gel, Octavue? Optavue?, that coats the eye overnight if dry eye is over-the-top irritating. Only use at night as you truly cannot see through that gel. But it works.

January 13, 2025
A myRAteam Member

Yes it does my doctor prescribed me Systane complete it works for me

January 13, 2025
A myRAteam Member

Optase Hylo eye drops
Generic Restasis

January 13, 2025 (edited)
myRAteam

For daily use with RA and post-cataract surgery, preservative-free artificial tears are often recommended as they are gentle and reduce irritation. If these don't help, consult your doctor about options like cyclosporine (Restasis) or lifitegrast (Xiidra) to reduce inflammation and boost tear production. Avoid long-term Show Full Answer

For daily use with RA and post-cataract surgery, preservative-free artificial tears are often recommended as they are gentle and reduce irritation. If these don't help, consult your doctor about options like cyclosporine (Restasis) or lifitegrast (Xiidra) to reduce inflammation and boost tear production. Avoid long-term corticosteroid drops due to risks like glaucoma or cataracts. Always consult your ophthalmologist for personalized advice.

January 13, 2025

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