Ocular cea and Computer Monitors

July 28, 2002

The cea-Ltd People are the best at handling ocular rosacea. What a

problem you are fighting that is so simple to solve.

Cheers,

Judge Jane son

In a message dated 7/28/02 2:45:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

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> Until about nine months ago, I often experienced dry and blurred vision at

> work to such an extent that I couldn't see the screen unless I removed my

> glasses and stuck my face about two inches from the glass. Since I spend

> all

> day at the computer working on text and graphics, I was in a full-tilt

> panic

> and even contemplated a career change.

>

> My ocular symptoms have been largely brought under control with punctal

> plugs, tetracycline (2,000 mg daily), and twice-daily lid scrubs. The lid

> scrubs, especially, seem to have gone a long way toward allowing me to wear

> contact lenses again for limited periods (about 60-90 minutes daily, during

> jogging and other exercise).

>

> I use OCuSOFT Lid Scrub Pre-Moistened Pads. All I need to do is tear open

> one of these packets, unfold the pad, scrub my lids, rinse with warm water,

> and then I'm done.

>

> By incorporating lid scrubs into my morning and evening rituals, my ocular

> symptoms have diminished considerably. I still have some blepharitis, but

> not nearly as bad as before.

>

> I also always have vials of Alcon's Tears Naturale Free on hand, in case I

> feel the need to refresh my eyes.

>

> Leigh Hanlon

> Chicago, USA

>

July 28, 2002