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cocowyo
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I have really dry eyes due to my autoimmune disease.

I currently use Systane Ultra vials and it works great for me, but I'd like to try something more natural.

I'm looking for something petroleum and preservative free.

Thanks.

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- bart, KPU, yeast, mold

Blood tests
MCTD (autoimmune): +RNP
MTHFR - homozygous C677T
CD57 - 192

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gen teal makes individually (1 dose) little droppers of preservative free drops. you can find it at drugstore.com. * i found that when you pull off the top..you can use it to close the vial and save it for use up to 12 hrs later. i think systane makes one also.
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Search: homeopathic eye drops. There are a few good brands. Bioron (or something like that is just one).

Similsian another and they have a dry eye formula that I really like. Not sure of spelling. Break time.

GLASS VIAL is best. Plastic can absorb the petro chemicals and then we put that into our eyes.

The little plastic vials can help for an emergency kit and for travel,

though be sure not to let them get warm as even more petro chemicals are absorbed into the liquid if they get warm. (But we have no way of knowing how hot the bottle got before we bought them.)

Never use any eye drops after the expiration date. Store in a cool, dry place.
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The Similasan looks like a great fit for me and I'm going to give it a try.

Thank you both for your replies :-)

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Clinical dx/muscle tests
+ CBS upregulation, parasites, babs
- bart, KPU, yeast, mold

Blood tests
MCTD (autoimmune): +RNP
MTHFR - homozygous C677T
CD57 - 192

Diet - modified paleo

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I got one called Blur Relief at the health food store.TRP Company... It works pretty good. You can also try a plain tea bag. I think the tannic acid in regular plain tea is good for eye problems.
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I like Optique 1 from Boiron.

When I was using other lubricant eye drops, it seemed like the more I used the drops, the more I needed to use more of the drops.

This is not the case with the Optique 1 for me - and I find myself only needing one drop maybe every month or so...so a little goes a long way for me.

YMMV

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I found the Similisan Dry Eye Relief (with preservatives) at Walmart yesterday, so I thought I'd give it a try.

At first, it felt like the preservatives were bothering me and I had to put in new drops every hour or so.

Fortunately, the box says "initial exacerbation of symptoms my occur", so I stuck with it.

I haven't had to use it for about 10 hours, which is really good for me.

I did order the Optique 1 vials, so I'll try those when they arrive.

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Clinical dx/muscle tests
+ CBS upregulation, parasites, babs
- bart, KPU, yeast, mold

Blood tests
MCTD (autoimmune): +RNP
MTHFR - homozygous C677T
CD57 - 192

Diet - modified paleo

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