Has anyone used Restasis? - Lasik Eye Surgery Message Board

mymorocks · 09-13-2007, 09:13 AM

I just went for a follow-up this morning. It's been 2 weeks since I had the Lasik surgery. I'm using the lubricating drops every 15-20 minutes due to severe dry eye. The doctor gave me an RX for Restasis. He said he will take at least a month to notice a difference. It's pretty expensive ($48 for a 1 month supply w/ insurance). I'm just wondering if anyone has used it and is it worth the money.

Skylar_ · 09-13-2007, 04:35 PM

They have a rebate offer for $20:

dan-girls · 09-14-2007, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mymorocks

I just went for a follow-up this morning. It's been 2 weeks since I had the Lasik surgery. I'm using the lubricating drops every 15-20 minutes due to severe dry eye. The doctor gave me an RX for Restasis. He said he will take at least a month to notice a difference. It's pretty expensive ($48 for a 1 month supply w/ insurance). I'm just wondering if anyone has used it and is it worth the money.

HI, I was put on Restasis for three months following my lasik operation in April. I did not have dry eye before, I didn't really notice a different. I am 5 months post-op, I still use drops several times a day.

Hope that helps.

mymorocks · 09-16-2007, 05:05 PM

Thanks, I guess I'll just wait and see if how it feels after a month. If it's no better by my next follow-up, I may ask to have my tear ducts plugged. From what I've heard, more people have had better results from that than with the Restasis.

cincyice · 09-19-2007, 07:57 AM

I have been using Restasis for almost 1 year. I had Lasik done in the beginning of July. I was on it to help with mild dry eye and then continued after Lasik. I have had no dry eye problems from Lasik...not sure if its the Restasis or not, but it does seem to help. The one thing I will say is it takes more like 6-8 weeks to see an impact. So don't be dissapointed if it doesnt seem to help right away. Also I have found that it actually makes my eye feel dryer the first 30 mins or so after putting it in. Funny for something that is suppose to treat dry eye. Anyway give it a shot...I would also use Theratears Omega 3 supplements.