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Watery eyes from Soha eye drop
Most respected opthalmologists here. I had been using Soha eye drops from year 2021 ,3-4 times a day, without any issue. However from last December onwards, my eyes started to water immensely post instilling Soha eye drops. Previously I used Systane ultra from 2014 - 2019. I was diagnosed with MGD in both eyes in 2023. This year i started lubimoist which gave temporary relief and eyes got back to watering state soon. Got my eyes tested. Everything's ok. Tried Systane hydration on Doctor's recommendation but eyes again get watery post instilling these. Am contemplating using Soha Liquigel. Is it safe to instill Soha Liquigel BD or even TDS, lifelong? Which eye drop is particularly suitable for MGD? Can Eyemist drops/genteel gel help better?
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Hi there! Happy to help.
While Soha liquigel is perfectly safe to use, I would recommend switching to a preservative free formulation as someone who is on long term tear substitutes. Try Systane hydration PF, or a more pocket friendly alternative would be HICOOL PF , lubimoist. Ensure to check the expiry dates on all bottles and keep them refrigerated after opening and dispose after one month!
Also make sure to do warm compression over your closed lids with a clean cotton cloth soaked in like warm water for 10 minutes every 6 hours. This is key in MGD to melt the blocked secretions.
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Preservative free is always better long term! + warm compresses (vital)
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Soha liquigel can be used twice daily lifelong. However notice if you have noticed any new allergy due to it then you can switch to genteel four times a day or refresh liquigel twice a day.
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Also do warm compressions atleast once a day for long standing MGD and clean your eyes with drinking water everyday after returning home.
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