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Do Any Of You With Ocular MG Have To Use Prescription Eye Drops Or Can You Use Artificial Tears?

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Reading, MI
September 15
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A MGteam Member

Use over the counter eye drops as needed

September 15
A MGteam Member

I use over the counter eye drops when my eyes feel dry.

September 15
A MGteam Member

I' ve tried X it I'll a ( sp ) didn't work stung my eyes so bad , then tried Roatoaitias ( sp ) didn't do anything , so he had me try Cequa its a mail order pharmacy I have been trying for a month to get them , I've called them 4 times got 4 different answers ,finally straighten their out they had my wrong email , then I get a email for a 30 day supply for $ 586.87 my doctor said he was sending in a 90 supply and it would be $ 180 after they use the discount coupon from the government , ok then I responded to that and ask about my discount coupon , they responded they just received it and they were sorry for the inconvenience and would send me the new price in 2-3 business days , then they sent me a email and said they didn't receive a denliel letter from my insurance company and would I reach out to my doctor and have him send it so they can apply my discount coupon , I'm ready to throw in the towl, In October I go see my NeurOplomoligist I think I'm asking her about it she is the one that diagnosed me with Ocular MG , he doesn't even look at my eyes only pictures on the computer of my macular and the wrinkle I have on my retina, sorry about venting but this has got to me❤

September 15
A MGteam Member

I take two types of prescription eye drops. I also have glaucoma, dry macular degeneration and cataracts, besides the double vision that comes with MG. I don't recall who, but one of the eye doctors (I have four) said to not take the over the counter eye drops. I don't recall the exact reason for the advice. You might want to ask your gp or eye doctor next opportunity you get.
Cheers, Bill Z

September 15
A MGteam Member

I use over the counter eye drops several times a day and usually at least once thru the night. Prescription drops burned my eyes.

September 15

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