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Anterior ureitis

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Docklands22
Docklands22

Approximately how long until this clears up? Left eye still cloudy after 8 weeks of steroid and antibiotic

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  • mrsmop
    mrsmop Docklands22

    Posted

    I'm sorry but it is a 'how long is a piece of string' sort of question.

    It depends on the cause.  I assumed you meant uveitis.  Mine flares up & dies down & sometimes rebounds [when I taper the sterroids].  I've had it for 30 plus years.

    The best person to ask, is your Ophthalmologist.  Good luck

    • Docklands22
      Docklands22 mrsmop

      Posted

      Thank you Mrsmop. Yes I meant Uveitis; this is my third time but taking longer to clear up, its the pounding behind the eye I can't take, not able to take strong painkilkers due to other medication
    • mrsmop
      mrsmop Docklands22

      Posted

      Do you use mydriatic eye drops too?  They prescribe them for me because they help with the pain.  They dilate the pupils.  I use Cyclopentolate 1%.  There is also Atropine.

      I also use preservative free drops because I was told years ago, that the preservatives were causing problems too.

      You can also get a flare, due to tapering, you reduce the drops as instructed, then you get to a certainlevel & boom!  It rebounds & you're back to square one!  Then you have to taper very very slowly.

      Again, years ago, they told me I would probably have to be on a maintenance dose for life.  [But, I have had this for a very long time]

      I seldom have to take oral painkillers for my Iritis/Uveitis. The Cyclopentolate helps a lot.

       

    • Docklands22
      Docklands22 mrsmop

      Posted

      Yes I use Cyclopentolate 1% too; also Maxidex 0.1%. Have to put up with headache because use computer at work but stops me enjoying reading and TV, as eye so tired by end of the day
    • mrsmop
      mrsmop Docklands22

      Posted

      You should ask for Dexamethasone preservative free drops, instead of the Maxidex [same drug but with preservatives]

      I used to use Minims but the last lot were Moorfields own brand.

      Screens,  I would guess you also have dry eyes, do you use an ocular lubricant?  I have been using Hyabak drops for a couple of years now [instead of my previous drops] & also VitA-POS gel at night.  They may help you read etc again.

      Tinted specs might help too, or a thing for your screen, the name currently escapes me!

    • Docklands22
      Docklands22 mrsmop

      Posted

      Thank you for your suggestions, very kind of you to reply.
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