I had my follow up appointment wiht my eye doc and he noticed that my eyes had not improved at all from the warm compresses and Patanol. He inserted temporary punctal plugs in my lower lids. One fell out by the end of the day. I was very very happy at first because I thought my eyes were nice and wet. I remember reading about people on here who had tears running down their face from the plugs. Well, it's the day after and my eyes still feel dry right now (I keep closing one and then the other when I type). I am so disappointed; I really thought this would help. (It is also hard to tell if the eye with the remaining plug is any better than the other eye.) I had all these visions of being able to wear contacts again....

He told me to see him again in TWO months. I thought that was a long time. Especially since one plug fell out already... what do I do for the next 2 months? Nothing?

My doc said he would put me on Restasis if the plugs didn't help. I really don't like the idea of being on another Rx for this. I had read here about doctors who've done all sorts of tests (Shirmers, tear break up?) and I don't think he did any of those tests for my dry eye. I also have clogged oil glands. Are there other things he should be checking before putting me on Restasis? what about upper punctal plugs? Had anyone had side effects from it? Has anyone had success with it? anyone have any ideas?

I have another appointment with a really good doctor (according to Purple) next week. I am not sure if I will keep the appointment (I would have to miss 1/2 day of work, and I'm not sure how a Doc would feel about seeing me right in the middle of my being treated by another doc??) I don't know. Maybe I'll go. I hope my insurance doesn't get suspicious. Thanks for any help or advice!