i have a rat with this condition and am having a difficult time with drops. At the best, drop bounces off the eye and I have to hope a bit got in there. I read that meloxicam also helps with pain and inflammation for this condition. I know you can't give the drops and meloxicam together but would switching to the latter be an option to try? Touch wood, she has not been in obvious distress so far. Thank you for any thoughts.