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Thread: Dry Eyes & GVHD

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    Dry Eyes & GVHD

    I had a stem cell transplant 5 years ago. I have chronic lymphocitic leukemia. I have been suffering for the last year with extremely dry eyes which is caused by graft vs host disease. I have tried every eye drop available. Have also tried restasis (makes my eyes burn). I have plugs in bottom tear ducts, (helped for a short while), also had my top ducts cauterised (very painful) but worked for about 2 weeks. I also use blood syrum drops. Nothing is really working and was wondering if there is anyone out there that could give me any more suggestions?

    Alden

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    Gvhd

    Hello, Alden:

    It sounds like you have extremely dry eyes. I assume that you have also tried Dwelle or NutraTear or their combination by themselves? If so, let me know more about your dry eye, e.g. what is your tear film break up time in seconds? Or the Schirmer test result preferably in anesthetized eyes.
    [SIZE="3"]Dr. Holly[/SIZE]

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