I've used it once so far and it worked! Forgot to use it last night but eyes were ok this AM. Watered some due to dryness but no pain or anything. :)

I put some in last night but waited a few minutes before going to sleep and the ointment started wearing off! So I'm not gonna put it in until the very last ultimate minute, hehe. My eyes were a bit dry because of that, oh well. They've been watering a lot today, prolly cause of the dryness....

I have used various P.M. ointments. I found that sleeping with soft goggles at night helps keep my eyes from drying.

What do you mean soft goggles? Like the gel goggles? Or actual swimming goggles?

Anyone wishing to prevent dry eyes at night time should use name brand lacrilube ointment. I have had the best doctors and surgeons in the United States and have seen many over the past eight years. If your issue is muscle related, I suggest having your lids tested for their ability to close and maintain a complete seal at night. If there is not a proper seal, one must be artificially made by using micro foam tape (by 3M) or by using more expensive methods such as sealants. Ask away.

Nursesteph, re soft goggles: There's a product called Tranquileyes (google it) that's very good for this. Also a sleep mask can be helpful. Careful with swim goggles because they are airtight so its best to make sure you don't wear them too long at a stretch.

If i need to use pm stuff I use what is called " Refresh PM". I put it in just before I fall to sleep and this helps not having little dry areas by the eyes when I wake up. I don't mind this at night time but don't use it in the day time, as after I put it in can't see to well for a bit. But this does work for me at night time.

Refresh Pm is a Perservatice free formula too.

I use Genteal PM and it has no preservatives or Lanolin in it. It is better to use preservative free products in your eyes. Most generic eye ointments that I have found-are about a dollar or two cheaper-but they contain preservatives.

You're using mineral oil for you're eye, is it working good?

I use a full face mask with my vpap machine at night. Should I also have a sleep mask? I use a mouth brace to keep my teeth from gritting, and I look just awful while I sleep. I'm in mty early 70's now, so I guess it doesn't matter so much anymore.. Still, the ego feels it. No more makeup either. I sweat way too much to keep it on.

I don't think I would wear swim goggles. They fit very tightly and will leave raccoon circles around your eyes which may not be the best idea for sensitive skin around the eye area.

As far as feeling squeamish about using a petroleum jelly type nighttime ointment, I'm using Systane nighttime gel. It's just a little less icky and supposedly as effective.

I saw my eye doctor yesterday because my dry eye is getting worse. I wondered why it was waking me up at night and now I know. He told me to use the PM gel every night instead of "as needed". Makes sense.

Have you looked at Lipiflow treatment? There is a clinic in Manchester offering free assessments at the moment. They are the Dry Eyes Clinic and their website is www.dryeyesclinic.co uk May be worth a look.