Brooklyn Chick Needs Help

By Brooklyn chick

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I survived breast cancer and treated myself years later with a facelift, including the upper eyelid. Who knew what would happen.

I also had cataract surgery with a corrective lens put in to help improve my vision without glasses. Which procedure caused this to happen. I don’t know but I’m miserable.

What can help my eyes feel better?

Tried every drop out there. Use heated pads for eyes in the a.m and p.m. There is a chronic film that just doesn’t go away permanently. I had the YAG procedure to clear the cataract lens of particles they call dust.

The film is still there.

I have had allergy testing and need to start with shots.

No clear consensus

I have had the kitchen sink thrown at me telling me things to do. Have seen two specialists. It’s crazy expensive and I can’t possibly keep all of this up. But I have tried. I can’t imagine living like this for the rest of my life at 65.

I constantly move my head around to try and see through the film cloudiness. Looking close and then far away - same nightmare.

Refresh Omega over the counter with flaxseed oil and castor oil is the only thing that stopped the particles on my eyes to stop forming on the outside of my eye.

Feeling alone and seeking solutions

Please ... is there a treatment, corrective surgery … something long-term that can help me?

Can anyone recommend a great dry eye specialist in NYC … preferably one that takes Medicare and supplement before I go broke?

Please any feedback will be so very appreciated. Does anyone suffer from similar issues?

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Sharon Moore Member
<inline-mention username="Brooklyn chick" user-id="4747876"/> I wish I had a solution for you. Your symptoms sound hard to bear. I can tell you my own dry eye problems began not long after my cataract surgery. I also had a subsequent YAG procedure that seemed to clear up my vision for a few months. I have constant blurring that is worse some days than others. In addition to chronic dry eyes I have macular degeneration that also causes blurring. On top of that I have lots of floaters that impact my vision. I am fortunate that the use of GenTeal gel drops and using my microwaveable eye mask twice a day make my problem bearable. My eye doctor stressed that I should routinely use eye drops even if my eyes are feeling okay. For me that is four times a day. I hope someone can recommend a good dry eye specialist in your area. Warm wishes, Sharon Moore Patient leader
Brooklyn chick Member
Thank you Sharon for your input. I’m very afraid for us. What a coincidence it happened after our cataract surgery. How did you discover the macular degeneration? I will keep up my search but really appreciate knowing what works for you . 
1. Sharon Moore Member
 <inline-mention username="Brooklyn chick" user-id="4747876"/> my optometrist noticed something different during my annual eye exam. He performed an OCT scan and diagnosed me with early macular degeneration. There are so many different eye conditions that can cause blurring that it’s always a good idea to have your ophthalmologist do a thorough exam to make sure nothing is missed. I hope you find something to help relieve your symptoms soon. Warm wishes, Sharon Moore patient leader
Lori.Foster Community Admin
Hi <inline-mention username="Brooklyn chick" user-id="4747876"/>. It's been two years since you wrote this. I wanted to check in and see whether your symptoms have improved. What an awful situation. My heart goes out to you. - Lori (Team Member)