TheraTears Liquid Gel: Review

TheraTears Liquid Gel is stated to be used for individuals with severe dry eyes and is perfect for nighttime use. Compared to Refresh Liquigel, these eye drops do not crust as much and do not leave you as irritated. However, if you plan on watching a nightly movie or decide to go for a morning walk and drip some Liquid Gel into your eyes, think twice. These are "liquid bandages" after all and you do feel as though something is in your eye. I notice that whenever I go to sleep with them, in the morning my eyes feel extra dry as oppose to using regular non-vial eye drops. I still prefer regular eye drops over liquid gel products as they relief provided is minimal.

Blepharitis

For those with dry eyes and blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids) a great site that can assist with the specific type of blepharitis you may have is : The Eye Digest.

AzaSite for Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis (Red Eye) is the swelling or infection of the eyelids due to bacteria and viruses. Usually it disappears on its own but responds well to antibiotic treatment.

Approximately a month ago, I was infected with Viral Conjunctivitis and fell ill because of this condition. A plethora of medication was prescribed to me by an optometrist (during the course of this infection):

1. Allergan Pred Forte
2. Allergan Zymaxid
3. AzaSite
4. Falcon Pharmaceuticals Tobramycin and Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Suspension
5. Falcon Pharmaceuticals Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.3%
6. Bausch & Lomb Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 0.5% *Did not use
7. Azithromycin Tablets *Did not use
8. Bausch & Lomb Lotemax *Given by Ophthalmologist (Worked as intended)

In regards to AzaSite, I have read that it has worked for some with dry eye and blepharitis, but in my case, it did not help clear up the Conjunctivitis. The skin under my eye was raw/sensitive enough that I felt solid pain on my eye. It was strange since on some occasions, no pain was felt but with most instances the pain was too much to bar. Hence, I stopped taking AzaSite. Readers, be forewarned.

Refresh Liquigel: Review

Refresh Liquigel contain PURITE, the same preservative found in Refresh Tears. This product is intended for individuals with severe dry eye as they are formulated with "extra strength" gel.

I received a couple of samples from the optometrist and decided to give these a try. After a week of use, I can definitively say that these eye drops do not compare to the Refresh Tears. The gel 'clogs' up your eyes for quite some time and your eyes are accompanied with blurred vision. After a couple of minutes, unsightly crust starts to form on both eyelashes. The only way to get rid of this is to either wait it out or wash out the eyes. I would not recommend this product.

Refresh Tears: Review

Received a sample of Refresh Tears from an optometrist and decided to try it out.

From their website, it is stated that "PURITE maintains the integrity of preserved REFRESH Brand Lubricant Eye Drops without leading to the irritation or allergic reactions that some preservatives can cause... [and] ultimately breaks down into natural tear components - sodium and chloride ions, oxygen, and water - without causing cellular damage to the ocular surface. And it's gentle enough to use as often as needed." 

Pro's:

• When kept at room temperature, the drops provide a refreshingly cool sensation when they land on the eye.

Con's:

• These drops are not preservative-free. Contains boric acid which is a weak acid used as insecticides and antiseptics.

Conclusion: Refresh Tears feels great in the eye's and provides just as much relief for dry eyes as other eye drops that I have tried but I am not a fan of preservatives.

Update: (September 1, 2010) * The more I use this product, the better it feels in my eyes. I would have to say that for now, this is a terrific alternative to my usual TheraTears eye drops. It seems to last longer than TheraTears and I don't use these eye drops as often throughout the day.

Omega-3

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Overview

The University of Maryland's Medical Center has created an endless list of what omega-3's can do for you and your body.

Fish & nuts are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids and not only can it improve overall health but when taken in moderation can help fight:

• high cholesterol
• high blood pressure
• diabetes
• heart disease
• arthritis
• depression
• macular degeneration
• menstrual pain
• breast cancer
• colon cancer
• prostate cancer

This is not an exhaustive list by any means but also keep in mind that omega 3's are not a miracle drug, they are simply unsaturated fatty acids that may improve overall health and well being.

Excess Tears

According to 'The Eye Center,' excess tearing or epiphora is caused by:

• muscus build up in the lacrimal glands 
• pink eye
• ingrown eyelashes
• allergies
• environmental pollutants 

Commonly, this occurs because the eyes are too dry and your body is trying to compensate for this problem. The recommended treatment includes visiting an ophthalmologist to examine your eyes and an antibiotic would be provided. Furthermore, an artificial tear duct could be suggested.

I write about this issue because today was the first day that this condition has fallen on my poor eyes. The left eye continues to produce tears and stringy discharge every few minutes. 

1. I have taken an allergy medicine (since I leave the window open in my home and am allergic to various pollen)
2. Vacuumed the room in which I sleep to reduce dust and pollutants
3. Warm compress
4. Use eye drops
5. Drank plenty of water to hydrate body
6. Take fish oil

The problem has been occurring for several hours. Hopefully this 'never ending oasis of tears' will cease tomorrow.

Preservatives in Eye Drops

Recently my choice of eye drops has done little to quench the thirst that my eyes long for. After about 20 minutes or so, I would have to insert more drops and do so over and over. I am quite careful of what I insert into my eyes and try to stay away from eye drops with preservatives as much as possible.

I never realized this, but someone on a forum mentioned that TheraTears in bottle form contains a preservative. However, it disappears the moment it touches your eyes.

What's wrong with preservatives, you ask?
Well most eye drops on the market seem to contain benzalkonium chloride (BAK), and in laboratory tests have shown to consist of toxic effects. If your eye doctor states that you should use eye drops with perservatives/steroids than you should do so under their care.

Provided are several links that give a good overview of preservatives and what to be careful of:

Preservatives Explained (dryeyezone.com)
Preservatives: The good, the bad and the ugly (pubmed.gov)

Returning to Contacts.. ?

The thought of returning to contact lenses has always been on my mind but the best thing that I have done thus far in improving my stringy discharge/dry eye condition is to cease the use of contact lenses. My overall eye health has definitely improved by simply allowing them to breathe naturally. (With the exception of the eye products that I've used.)

However, there have been occasions where the use of spectacles has been very bothersome (e.g., playing sports, working under vehicle, etc.). For these reasons, I have decided that once I hit the 6 month mark of wearing glasses, I might then return to the occasional contact lense use.

I recall in October my optometrist stated that if I decided to start using contacts again that I should try 'daily disposable contacts.' I have been reading many articles and websites regarding the types of contacts available for individuals suffering from dry eye and started to do some comparisons. (Useful links provided at bottom of post).

Before I would wear weekly disposables:
Acuvue Oasys                              ($33.99/ box) or ($67.89/ 2 boxes : 3 month supply)

Candidates for daily disposables:
1-Day Acuvue 30 pack                  ($29.99/ box) or ($59.98/ 2 boxes : 1 month supply)
1-Day Acuvue Moist 30 pack         ($29.99/ box) or ($59.98/ 2 boxes : 1 month supply)
1-Day Acuvue Moist 90 pack         ($69.99/ box) or ($139.98/ 2 boxes : 3 month supply)
Biomedics 1-Day 90 pack             ($44.99/ box) or ($89.98/ 2 boxes : 3 month supply)
ClearSight 1 Day 30 pack             ($19.99/ box) or ($39.98/ 2 boxes : 1 month supply)
ClearSight 1 Day 90 pack             ($44.99/ box) or ($89.98/ 2 boxes : 3 month supply)
Dailies AquaComfort Plus 30p      ($27.99/ box) or ($55.98/ 2 boxes : 1 month supply)
Dailies AquaComfort Plus 90p      ($59.99/ box) or ($119.98/ 2 boxes: 3 month supply)
Focus DAILIES 30 pack                 ($22.49/ box) or ($44.98/ 2 boxes : 1 month supply)
Focus DAILIES 90 pack                 ($44.99/ box) or ($89.98/ 2 boxes : 3 month supply)
Proclear 1-Day 90 pack                 ($64.99/ box) or ($129.98/ 2 boxes : 3 month supply)
SofLens Daily Dis. 90p                  ($44.99/ box) or ($89.98/ 2 boxes : 3 month supply)

*prices from 1800contacts.com as of April 28, 2010.
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As you can see, if I wear daily disposables as much as I did the weekly disposables, I would need to spend a bit more money.

Contact Lenses for Dry Eyes (allaboutvision.com)
Contacts for Dry Eyes (buzzle.com)

Allergy Season

Spring is now in effect and that means for allergy sufferers like myself, the weeds and pollen must be avoided as much as possible. The best thing to do when outside is to wear sunglasses or have your regular glasses coated with uv protection to protect your eyes from any dry conditions.

With your eyes bothered, most likely you might notice more eye discharge than usual. Last weekend I noticed a good amount of discharge and was surprised/distraught by it but as a reminder, with dry eyes it is not something that simply disappears.

Natrol Omega 3-6-9 Complex: Finished the bottle yesterday and during the duration of use, my eyes didn't seem that dry but starting today I will either:
1. stop taking fish oil and see if my eyes feel any different
2. started taking TheraTears Nutrition once again. [May 2, 2010 - started taking TheraTears Nutrition (2 pills daily instead of 3)]
 3. new TheraTears Nutrition opened June 17, 2010.

Dry Eyes Explained (Source: University of Illinois)

Stringy Eye Discharge Update

Stats:

Eye Wear: Almost 5 months of wearing glasses, meaning 5 months free of contact lense use.
Environment: Because of my work life, I find that I am driving a bit more and I am outdoors quite often where for the past few days it has been cold and windy.
Supplement: Consistently taking 2, Natrol Omega 3-6-9 tablets each day.
Compress: Hot warm compresses that I used to do twice daily have been quite inconsistent as of late.

I have noticed that lately, the clear stringy eye discharge has not been appearing very often. It has subsided but when it does appear, it strangely does so while I am driving.

Tips:
1. Drink a lot of water; when your body is hydrated, your eyes are hydrated. (I drink plenty of water daily.)
2. Keep alcohol/caffeine consumption to a minimum for the mere fact that they dehydrate the body, thus your eyes.
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** Just came to the realization that this entire time I have stated there has been white stringy discharge in my eyes when in actuality, the discharge has been clear/transparent. This distinction is something that should be noted especially when consulting an optometrist/ophthalmologist.

Natrol Omega 3-6-9 Complex Review

I have recently tried Natrol Omega 3-6-9 Complex. The supplement purchased comes with 90 softgels and costs about $11.99, which is similar in price to TheraTears Nutrition.

Pros:
1. Product does not effect eyes any differently compared to TheraTears Nutrition.
2. I have been taking the recommended, 2 softgels daily whereas with the latter, the recommended intake is 3 tablets.

Cons: (I have read some reviews on amazon.com regarding TheraTears Nutrition and some individuals say they CANNOT stand the fish smell whereas I barely notice it).
1. However, with this product the lemon/fish smell is QUITE abundant.
2. Furthermore, the softgels are HUGE. Not to be consumed by individuals prone to gagging. I try to down the softgels with water as quick as possible.
3. (Fish supplements contain EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), long chain forms of omega 3's, whereas ALA (Alpha Linolenic Acid) is a short form and it takes longer for your body to convert this). That being said, this product contains 70mg EPA, 45mg DHA, & 200mg ALA. TheraTears Nutrition contains 150mg EPA, 100 mg DHA, no ALA. This could be a pro depending on preference.

I am halfway done with the bottle and today I noticed an 'aroma-can' inside the bottle.  >>

From their official website, they state that these small items are placed in the bottles to help add a pleasant scent. Well I can say it most definitely does not help.

That being said, after finishing the bottle I will most likely go back to taking TheraTears Nutrition. It is a lot easier to take 3 of their tablets compared to 2 Natrol Omega 3-6-9 tablets.

TheraTears, Optive & Restasis Coupons

$2.00 Off TheraTears
- courtesy of allaboutvision.com (expires 12/31/2013)

$1.00 Off TheraTears
- courtesy of theratears.com (expires 12/31/2010)

$3.00 Off Refresh Optive
- courtesy of mytearsmyrewards.com (expires 6/30/2010)

$20.00 Off Restasis *sign up required
- courtesy of restasis.com

Eating Fish

For those of you who tend to dislike vitamins or tablets there are of course other ways to get those essential Omega 3 fatty acids into your system. If you watched the previous video posted, Dr. Richard Besser, senior health and medical editor at ABC states, "eating 2 servings of fatty fish like salmon or tuna," can give you the required amount of omega 3's that your body needs. He also asserts the Food and Drug Administration is responsible for monitoring the PCB's found in fish but they do not monitor the PCB's in the supplements.

Buyer Beware: Fish Oil / Omega 3 Supplement Lawsuit

There has recently been a pending lawsuit claiming PCB's (chemical that was banned in 1970's that can cause cancer/birth defects) were found in 10 types of fish oil products. It's always good to be cautious when using supplements and be sure to read reviews on them before making a purchase.

Full article: http://ow.ly/1dSQQ

Update On Stringy Discharge + Helpful Links

Hello all,

First off I would like to provide my visitors with some links that have proved useful to me:

• Eye Discharge Signs/Symptoms (Wrongdiagnosis.com)
• Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Wikipedia.com)
• Relieving Dry Eye (Allaboutvision.com)
• Keeping Eyes Healthy (Videojug.com) *Video is somewhat outdated but useful nonetheless. States that only eye drops that come in vials are 'preservative free' which is not true anymore. I use TheraTears Eye Drops in bottle form and it is 'preservative free.'

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The main question I'm sure most visitors have is,
"How can I cure my eyes of this discharge??"

• Well the first question you should ask yourself is, how did this discharge come about in the first place?
  
  1. Have you had lasik surgery performed?
  2. Do you wear contacts?
  3. Are you taking any medications that can result in dry eyes?
  4. Etc.
• There are many underlying causes of eye discharge and I am by no means licensed professional that can diagnose you. My first suggestion to you would be to visit your local optometrist or ophthalmologist so that they can properly diagnose you. Of course the tech savvy would Google their problem (hence probably how you ended up here). Eye doctors can get expensive so I am here to help as best as I can, however, I do hope to visit my optometrist in the near future to get a check up on my eyes and possibly get refitted for new "1 day disposable contacts." If you have not already visited the links above, I highly recommend them.

Now to answer the question posed in the beginning, I will say my optometrist diagnosed me with keratoconjunctivitis sicca (fancy term for dry eye syndrome). Dry eye syndrome is accompanied with red eyes, dryness, stringy discharge and a plethora of other things. So I will focus primarily on this condition.

So have I cured myself of this clear stringy eye discharge?
Short answer is, no.

From what I have read, it seems there is nothing that you can do to prevent dry eyes and it is something that older individuals are prone to as they age. However, I am in my early 20's. From the links above, they state wearing contacts (which I used to do) is something that is related to why dry eyes occurs. I have been wearing my glasses for 3 months now without any contact use and I STILL get clear stringy discharge but it is definitely not as thick and persistent as before. It used to be there every morning when I woke up but not anymore. It comes and goes, sometimes it's there after I put warm compresses on my eyes, sometimes it randomly appears when I am driving. The discharge is definitely thinner and doesn't appear as often.

**I also want to add that TheraTears eye drops leaves my eyes a bit crusty in the mornings so it is not just with the Optive Sensitive eye drops. Sometimes when I use alot of it at night, the next morning there is some type of discharge but I want to say it's not the 'bad kind of discharge.' If anything, I would say it is present because during nighttime use, it is lubricating the eyes and is keeping them moist.

Is the stringy discharge under control? I would say so.

• In a previous posting I wrote that the TheraTears Omega 3 supplements works for me but I did hope they would work quicker and showed a bit more results. (Yes I mention TheraTears alot, I'm a walking billboard but I like to use products that work.) However, others out there should know that there is still not a huge amount of scientific evidence correlating fish oil with improvement of dry eyes and everybody reacts differently to treatment so do not be discouraged if this product does not work for you.
  
• It seems I am on my laptop all day, and I try to remember to blink as often as possible and rest my eyes when I can. These simple steps do go a long way in helping your eyes. If they get tired, let them rest! Furthermore, drink plenty of water to hydrate your body, it could help get you back on track to healthy eyes but of course genetics does play a role. With that said, I digress.

If you have any tips, suggestions, questions, feel free to comment or send an email. [stringydischarge@gmail.com] Till next time.

TheraTears Omega 3 Supplement Review

Quick Review: It's been approximately 3 months that I have been using this product and I can say that they do in fact help with dry eye. After about 8 weeks, I was really starting to give up because my eyes still felt dry and I would have to fill my eyes with eye drops every single day. It was not until after using these omega 3 supplements for a little over 2 months did I feel any affect on my eye health. The box does state that you can achieve the best results if you use this product beyond 8 weeks (I guess it's not just marketing after all).

Now I hardly ever use my eye drops and even though my eyes are not as healthy as before I was diagnosed with dry eye, I am quite content with the results thus far.

Note: Your breath smells a bit like fish after you've finished taking the tablets but it is not intolerable. You just have to pop in a mint or two and your breath is back to normal.

** How I take care of my eyes now:

1. I take three TheraTears tablets a day.

2. I use hot compresses on my eyes once in the morning and once at night.

Optive Sensitive & Eye Crust

I had a few boxes of Optive Sensitive courtesy of my Optometrist and decided to give these eye drops a try. They come in small vials just like the TheraTears Eye Drops. I like how it cools the eye and refreshes them but there are small gripes I have with this product:

First off, you have to invert the vial down before you twist off the cap because the eye drops take way too long to drop down into your eyes if you do not do so. Not a big deal at all but another thing I notice is that I always wake up with eye crust the next morning after using these eye drops. This can be quite bothersome but if you've tried other brands and find that they are not helping your situation you can always give Optive Sensitive a try.

OCuSOFT Rash

I wanted to do an update on OCuSOFT Eyelid Cleanser since I have stopped using them for exactly one week. The rash on my upper right eye lid and lower left eye lid have almost completely disappeared. They were great at cleaning but I find that now, my eyes feel fine with or without cleaning them with this product. If anything, I just clean my eyes with a splash of water to the face and feel great.

OCuSOFT Lid Scrub Plus

I've been using OCuSOFT Lid Scrub Plus Eyelid Cleanser since November and about a little under a month now there has been a rash over my right eye. Today as I was cleaning my eyes with the lid scrub, I notice there is a rash formulating under my left eye. The only other things that I am currently taking are the TheraTears Omega 3 capsules, TheraTears eye drops, and applying warm compresses twice daily so I have a feeling that the eyelid cleanser might be causing the rash. I must look more into this.

Thus far, the lid scrubs seemed to be a great product (I would scrub my lids once in the morning and once at night and occasionally once midday) but I think starting tomorrow, I will stop using the lid scrubber for awhile and see if the rash disappears.

Red Eye

About 2 days ago, my right became became unusually red. I have no idea how this has occur since I have done nothing new to my daily routine. I have also noticed that there has been discharge in my eyes for the past several days now. Yesterday my eyes were extremely dry but they seem a lot better today. Maybe a humidifier/dehumidifier would help? But I am currently reluctant to purchase one. I never thought I'd be wearing glasses for this long but you have to do what it takes to help preserve your vision.

TheraTears & Restasis

1/09/10

I've completely finished my second bottle of TheraTears Omega-3 Supplements that everyone raves about on amazon.com. I had many high hopes for the product but I feel a bit indifferent thus far. The bottle states that you should take 3 capsules a day and continue use beyond 4 to 8 weeks which I am currently doing. I will comment on after this third bottle is finished. There website states that the omega-3 capsules assist in providing the fatty acids needed in a healthy diet and furthermore, "TheraTears Nutrition provides the omega-3s your oil glands need to make the healthy oil that coats your tear film to reduce evaporation.* This healthy oil protects and moisturizes the eye and supports healthy tear function.*" I guess we'll see what happens in another month.

01/07/10

I finished my supply of restasis. I'ved used the product since November 19, 2009 for a little under 2 months. I'm also indifferent about this product since I'm not sure if it helped my condition as much since I used it in conjunction with Theratears eye drops. I wish I could comment more on the product; a part of me wants to say the drop of restasis in the morning the the drop at night did help but it could just be the hopefulness inside of me just wanting to believe.

6 Hour Trip

Before I was diagnosed with dry eye, my eyes never really felt that dry. There was just the annoying stringy discharge in both of my eyes. However, about a month ago I went on a trip and drove for about 6 hours from northern California to southern California and truly felt the effects of this condition. My eyes were dying to dive into a deep oasis. The drive back was quite unpleasant also, to say the least.

Dry Eyes

On my arrival back to the states, I did vast majority of research about my eyes and read about using new types of eye solution such as Clear Care to using Theratears (non-preservative eye drops) to using hot compresses. I tried different types of eye drops and decided to try Systane Contacts (for soft and rgp lenses) but that did not help much. Furthermore I tried Rohto V. Ice eye drops but they did nothing for me (the soothing sensation feels great but doesn't help my condition).

I decided it was time went to seek out an optometrist/ophthalmologist that was well qualified and knew what they were talking about. On my immediate visit, my eyes were thoroughly examined and the optometrist stated that I have a condition known as dry eye. Something that no other eye doctor informed me of. I went for several check up's and was given samples of restasis and theratears.

On November 19th, 2009 I started using restasis 1 drop in the morning and 1 at night. My drops ran out on January 6th, 2010. I also put warm compresses on my eyes for 5 minutes, 1 time in the morning and 1 time at night. My eyes lack the nutrients needed so I have also been taking theratears omega 3 supplements. During this time, I stopped wearing contacts and rely on my glasses even though I am not a huge fan of glasses.

End Result:

I can not say that the discharge is gone but it has started to become under control. I see clear discharge maybe twice a week and they are quite small in length than before.

Currently:

I have been wearing only glasses for about 2 months now.

I am almost done with my second bottle of Theratears Nutrition Omega 3 Supplements.

Theratears eye drops are used every so often.

OcuSoft Lid scrubs are also used to clean my eyes in the morning and at night (give these a try, they seem to be good at cleaning my lids)

I will do a review on the used products in a later blog. Till next time!

Internship Abroad

During the summertime, I had a chance to intern abroad and my eye condition was still present but the condition progressed. I would never sleep with my contacts in my eyes but would wear them for 8+ hours a day, and would rarely wear glasses. One day I woke up with a huge pressure in my right eye and I went to wash it out and it hurt immensely. There was obvious discharge and it finally woke me up to start taking better care of my eyes. I googled this condition and came across a blog that helped with this ordeal:

http://blog.gordaen.com/2007/10/12/acuvue-oasys-lenses-cause-red-eyes/

I have to say, I read about every single comment on that blog and is the reason I switched over to Acuvue 2's. I also took some time to visit an optometrist abroad and they stated my left eye was infected even though my right eye was the eye that felt the pressure. I was prescribed TobraDEX (5ML) (Tobramycin+dexa), that of which I used 4 times a day for about a week. However, The optometrist could not state why there was discharge coming from my eyes. I was also told to stop wearing contacts and I did so for about 1 month so that my eyes could breathe.

Central Valley

This blog is LONG overdue but I am finally finding the time to write about my eye condition.

About a year and a half ago, there was a clear stringy discharge that developed from my eyes. It was quite persistent and would be in my eyes every morning. It would not hurt, and my eyes were not dry, frankly it was just irritating. I never thought much about them because I was too focused on school and I had no time to think about such a 'minute' problem. During this time, I was attending college in the central valley and my 'weapon of choice' were the acuvue oasys w/hydraclear plus. Before I moved, I lived in the bay area and wore frequency 55 contacts. So let's see what I used in the past:

2004-2007

Contacts: Frequency 55 by CooperVision

Lens Type: 1 year / soft contacts

Solution: ReNu by Bausch & Lomb (There was a recall/lawsuit in 2006)

Location: Bay Area

2007-2009

Contacts: Acuvue Oasys by Johnson & Johnson

Lens Type: 2 week / soft contacts

Solution: Opti-Free RepleniSH

Location: Central Valley

Recently

Contacts: Acuvue 2

Lens Type: 2 week / soft contacts

Solution: Opti-Free RepleniSH

Location: Bay Area

(I am in no way saying certain contacts or solutions are better than another, depending on the contacts, they are made from certain materials that affect your eye differently.)

Many optometrists prescribe Acuvue Oasys simply because of their breathable material. It is stated that oxygen can pass in and out of the lenses quite easier than the older generation of contacts such as the Acuvue 2's.

As I was saying before, this stringy discharge started when I was living in the central valley where the air pollution is abundant; wikipedia states "The San Joaquin Valley now has the worst air quality in California, along with the highest asthma rates." Am I making a correlation with where I live and how the discharge developed? I'm just trying to state all the variables. I also spent a vast majority of my time on my laptop and many individuals should remember to blink and allow the tears to move around the cornea. I digress.

I finally had some time to visit an optometrist about my eye condition and they did not know what the clear discharge was. I was given a bottle of Alcon Naphcon A since the optometrist believed the discharge was due to allergies. I used up the bottle and it did not help reduce the amount of discharge present in my eyes.

2010: My Eyes!!

Hello World.