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Eyes - retinal vein occlusion

(7 Posts)
ExDancer Mon 24-Jun-24 11:38:21

I have RVO which means that one of the small veins in my eye is leaking.
Its quite common and nothing to make a fuss about as it can be controlled by regular injections into the eye. I am sure other Gransnetters will have similar problems.
These injections are painless, just a bit uncomfortable.
After years of injections I have developed a very dry eye and my NHS consultant seems reluctant to recommend a good eye drop, he just says any over the counter moisturising drop, such as Optrex, will do.
Can anyone recommend a good brand of eye drops?
I find the relief only lasts a few hours and would love to find something that I need only use up to, say, three times a day.

boheminan Mon 24-Jun-24 12:45:42

I have dry eye and my doctor gave me a prescription for Hypromellose 0.3% eye drops, they can be bought OTC in most pharmacies. Also they were recommended by my optician

boheminan Mon 24-Jun-24 12:48:25

(use 2 x drops in each eye twice a day)

aonk Mon 24-Jun-24 12:50:40

I would recommend Hycosan. There are a few different kinds. They are expensive but each bottle lasts for 6 months. You can get them in Boots and also in many opticians.

Aldom Mon 24-Jun-24 13:16:03

Following surgery for dry eyes I was prescribed Hylo eye drops by the consultant. I have the drops on repeat prescription. They are soothing and lubricating. The relief last far longer than Optrex. I don't know if my drops are available otc though.

ExDancer Mon 24-Jun-24 13:29:37

My surgery won't put anything you can buy OTC on repeat prescription, but I'll ask about Hylo. After all, they can only say NO.

Chestnut Mon 24-Jun-24 14:13:12

My surgery won't issue eye drops but I am using these and they seem to work well and are less than £10 for 2 bottles of 15ml. I use them morning, lunch, dinner and bedtime.