A new product which may be of use to some of us

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HI All

I saw this product advertised in

the UK magazines and wondered if it may be of use to us.

http://www.optrex.co.uk/optrex_range/optrex_actimist_eye_spray.php

So I wrote to Hardy, who I

met at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. I think he works elsewhere, but

anyway, here is what I wrote to him, and his reply.

I am going to try this out and

let you know.

Shireen

From: Shireen Mohandes

[mailto:shireen@...]

Sent: 26 June 2009 17:11

' Hardy'

Subject: another question

Hi

I hope you are keeping well.

I am fine, still working in the IT and Broadcast industry, although our

sector has been hit by the recession already, I think the worst is yet to come.

Our BPES group

continues to grow – now more than 800 members.

I hope you don’t mind

asking you a question.

http://www.optrex.co.uk/optrex_range/optrex_actimist_eye_spray.php

the above product has recently

been advertised in the UK. I was wondering if there is any reason why

people with BPES should not use it to help with “dry or itchy

eyes”.

I use lacrilube at night, and

get on with it very well.

But, for example, at work or on

a plane, the air is pretty dry, and I feel uncomfortable at times. I

can’t put lacrilube in, because I won’t be able to see / read

… plus it looks kinda strange.

Also, getting the eye drops out

has not helped me at all. So I wonder if this product is suitable for the day

time.

I just wondered what you thought

…

If you aren’t able to

advise, perhaps you could tell me who I should turn to?

Many thanks

Shireen

London

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From: Hardy

Sent: 27 June 2009 05:22

'Shireen Mohandes'

Subject: RE: another question

Dear Shireen,

Thanks for the email.

I have heard about

this type of preparation. The idea is that the mist penetrates between the

closed eyelids to lubricate the eye surface.

I can’t see any

reason why one could not use it, whether they have BPES or not – the main

issues would be those of cost, allergy / adverse reactions (unlikely), and

individual preference. There are many lubricating eye drops available which

should be equally effective. Generally the less viscous, the less blurring it

is to the vision. If you have any queries, check with your local

ophthalmologist or optometrist for alternatives.

Hope this helps.

Kind regards,

Hardy