I Use What on My Eyes at Night?!

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   Anna Samson Moderator

   <p>This is such a creative and resourceful use for saran wrap! Thanks for sharing. I might try this out.</p>

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      Amanda Gaskell Moderator

      <p><inline-mention username="Anna Samson" user-id="4252208"/> thank you! I had helped me a lot! </p>

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   Nina-Ajdin Moderator

   <p>I&#39;ve definitely never thought of doing this, even though it makes sense as we do this for skin conditions too with &quot;wet wraps&quot;, so the moisture absorbs better. But must say, never thought about doing it with my eyes, so thank you for sharing! Not sure I&#39;d be able to since my skin is really sensitive, and I think I&#39;d freak out in the morning wondering why I can&#39;t open my eyes LOL (though I&#39;m sure you get used to it after a while). </p>

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      Amanda Gaskell Moderator

      <p><inline-mention username="Nina-Ajdin" user-id="4537827"/> it definitely took many nights to get used to it! After a few mornings of waking up and my eyes felt better, made it easier to push through. </p>

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   Ava Meena Moderator

   <p>I love that you&#39;re using something so creative, and especially that an eye doctor gave you this out of the box idea. So many of our treatments, both prescription and OTC, can be expensive, but this seems like a relatively cheap and easy way to help with night-time dryness, since you tolerate it well. I&#39;m definitely waking up with super dry eyes, which is a sign that my dry eye is worsening, so I may be trying this out if other treatments don&#39;t come through for me. I get up multiple times a night, so it may not be a great fit, but it&#39;s always good to have more options in your dry eye toolkit! Thanks for sharing. -Ava, <a href='http://chronicdryeye.net' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>chronicdryeye.net</a> team</p>

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      Amanda Gaskell Moderator

      <p><inline-mention username="Ava Meena" user-id="4509934"/> Hi Ava,<br/>Night time was the worst for me. I was up every 30 minutes and wasn’t sleeping at all. This has really helped me and even though it seemed a little weird at first it’s my biggest tool! </p>

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   Chitown lee

   <p>Hi I am very new to this site and so happy I found it. Having Sjogrens and MS has been a knock down drag out for last 5 years. This tip sounds fabulous, I have done many trips to get to the point I am now but that Saran Wrap sounds doable . I know that I don’t fully close my eyes and this may be a solid way in which air pockets around my eyes are sealed. Nevertheless I am anxious to try this. It will take getting used to having eyes sealed completely . So... I will try one at a time. Once again Thank you </p>

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      Amanda Gaskell Moderator

      <p><inline-mention username="Chitown lee" user-id="6608455"/> I am so glad you have found this site! I am very sorry about your diagnosis of Sjögren’s and MS, please know you are so strong! Please let me know if the Saran Wrap trick works for you too! </p>

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   Stacy Jennings Moderator

   <p>I tried this and it drove me out of my mind. I woke up several times because of the irritation from the plastic wrap. It seems to be a great idea, however, thanks for sharing. </p>

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      Amanda Gaskell Moderator

      <p><inline-mention username="Stacy Jennings" user-id="4500362"/> thank you for sharing your experience with it! Initially I thought I’d never get used to it, but then I started falling asleep and it stayed on! But I totally get it. </p>

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   Stacy Jennings Moderator

   <p>Amanda it’s a clever idea, it’s just that my CDE is very disrespectful and accepts nothing 😞.</p>

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   GUHS

   <p>May I ask what ointment you use for your eyes? Is it over the counter?</p>

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      Amanda Gaskell Moderator

      <p><inline-mention username="GUHS" user-id="4514529"/> Great question! I use Hylonight ointment. I currently buy it off amazon. There are many options in the store though! I would try one until you find one that is comfortable for your eyes.</p>

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      Amanda Gaskell Moderator

      <p><inline-mention username="Stacy Jennings" user-id="4500362"/> That is great. Are your eyes dry in the morning?</p>

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