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Reviewer: inabq, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I wish I would have found out about this sooner! They are fantastic and one of th eonly things that has worked. I love them! Unfortunately,even with insurance, they are expensive and kind of a pain sometimes to get in but I'll deal with it. My eyes finally feel good. The only issue I really had was getting it. Costco told me they couldn't get it as it wasn't availbale with their
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Reviewer: Kathi Dooleywprddw, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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This is by far the only thing that works for my eyes, the only downfall is the cost!!!!!! I’m on Medicare and the coverage is virtually non- existent,
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Reviewer: wallacewriter, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I love the feeling of lubricated eyes. I hate the packaging. I don't know how many pellets have gone down the drain or fallen on the floor. There has got to be a better way to package and insert this medication. I have some ideas! Idea #1: squeeze application. Package the pellets in a individual use eye dropper so the user can squeeze it into their eye. I am 48 years old. I am guessing I am o
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Reviewer: EsotericAngel, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have extremely dry, painful and gritty eyes from Sjogrenâ??s. I used drops and ointments 10-12 times a day for moisture. After starting Lacrisert I have seen an improvement. I still use drops but not nearly as much. I put the Lacrisert in at night, so it is at its full efficiency by morning, and that works great for me. I get a lot of runny noses with the med. you know, the close connection
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Reviewer: MW, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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Lacrisert is an answered prayer. I am now pain free. I have plugs and use restasis but this was not enough until I added Lacrisert. I put only half of one in my eye. If you are having trouble with Lacrisert, don't give up until you try a whole one or a half in your eye. Placing these at night or morning can make a difference too. I am so glad I never gave up on these early because I am now pai
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