adhesive eye bubble

[Rice1942]

I''ve been dealing with post surgery dry eye since 1989.  Had great success with my own blood syrum, fish oil, ointment etc.  but after a recent eye infection, I ran out of the adhesive eye bubbles I use at night and can't find the source.  I need to learn more about the lens and will google it.  Meanwhile, I think the company was bought by Medtronic, but am having no luck tracking it down for mail orders. Help?

[Cheryl C]

I went from using the eye bubbles to Glad Press n' Seal with amazing results, and much less expensive .  Just need to make sure it is a large enough piece and press firmly around the perimeter. 

When I did use the moisture bubbles I had to have my pharmacist order them for me as no one in our small town carried them.  That may be an option if you run into brick walls everywhere else.  Good luck!
- Cheryl

[mandy721]

Beaver Visitec is the company that bought the Niteye Bubble Bandage from Medtronic.  I order them by the case for my husband, who uses them every night.  Beaver Visitec's phone number is 866-906-8080.  The part number on the last invoice is 90305.

A good resource for people dealing with dry eyes is the Dry Eye Store, [url]http://www.dryeyeshop.com/storefront.aspx/url].  The store offers a variety of goggles and supplies for dry eye sufferers.  I have spoken to the owner and she provides outstanding customer service and information.

Ken used Glad Press N Seal for months.  It does work well!  But, he found that it caused his eyelashes to grow down, which created problems that needed surgery to correct.  The bubbles aren't perfect, but considering the alternative, they are an essential part of Ken's life now. 

[saralynn143]

Other alternatives are TranquilEyes and Onyix/Quartz nighttime goggles. Both available from the aforementioned Dry Eye Shop.