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I've been diagnosed with very dry eyes and am trying new drops and eye gel.
I find I can only read for a few minutes without getting discomfort from my left eye. Does anyone have a similar problem and how did they deal with it?
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mrsmop gillian101
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Hello Gillian
How long have you had dry eyes & what drops etc are you using?
I have had dry eyes for a lot of years & have tried all sorts. My eyes are much better since I was referred to a new Consultant in about 2016.
But, we're all different
gillian101 mrsmop
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I have only just been diagnosed after seeing an optometrist and have been advised to try Thealose Duo drops and gel. Also hayfever eye drops although I don't have it maybe it's for inflammation? Also I'm going to try fish oil tablets.
moon53540 gillian101
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Have you been told to put a warm flannel or warm eye mask over your eyes for 5 minutes in the morning and 5 mins in the evening?
Do you wear contacts?
gillian101 moon53540
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No I haven't been told that at least now I know more about what was causing my eye problem I can try different things.
No I don't wear contacts.
moon53540 gillian101
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warming your eye up helps unclog the tear ducts. Then you can get some preservative free eyelid wipes that help cleanse your eyes of all the gunk and bacteria that comes out after. Then 20 minutes after you do that, put your eye drops or eye gel in. Our eyelids and eyelashes have a lot of bugs in them so regular cleansing can help prevent styes and eye infections, as well as help keep them lubricated.
gillian101 moon53540
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Thanks Moon I'll try that.
Sorry Debs to hear about your problems. I know from my own experience I had to go to docs and opticians several times before mine got diagonosed. Sometimes we have to keep speaking up or we can just be ignored. Have you seen an ophthalmologist yet?
How do people with dry eyes get on with reading can you read in comfort for more than 15 minutes?
moon53540 gillian101
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I look at a screen a lot and when you do that you don't blink as much as normal. When you talk about reading, do you mean from a screen or a book? Old fashioned reading from paper and print is more comfortable to read than from a screen. Dry eyes is much more common now because everyone has computers,tablets and phones that they are in front of a lot.
When you are in front of a screen, make sure you remember to blink and if you can, try and give yourself little breaks here and there. I know that isn't always possible if you are working though.
gillian101 moon53540
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Often I read from my phone also from a book or newspaper. Either seems to irritate I'll try to have breaks and also use drops before I read.
Thanks for all the info I'm off to shops later to try & get the preservative free wipes.
Debs24 gillian101
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i was told i had dry eye two months ago, it has left me with blurred vision in my left eye, i am worse after being on the ipad, also very difficult to see in bright,y lit places etc.......i really worry that i have a more serious problem but they have done all the tests in hospital and at the Drs andSpecsavers.....
moon53540 Debs24
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Are you lubricating your eyes regularly?
Debs24 moon53540
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i have tried all sorts of drops, eye mists etc and cleaning the eye with a solution but nothing helps.......somedays worse than others......getting fed up now
gillian101 Debs24
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Debs24
Sorry to hear you are having a rough time I know myself how eye problems can affect your life.
You might have seen my earlier post I mentioned Thealose Duo eye drops and gel. They have really helped me with my dry eye problem where other over the counter eye drops haven't been nearly so effective.
My Optometrist also mentioned diet affecting dry eyes and fish oil tablets I am trying Cytoplan.
mrsmop gillian101
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https://patient.info/eye-care/eye-problems/dry-eyes
Good morning Gillian, have a look at the link, it covers a lot of information about dry eyes & also MGD - Meibomian Gland Dysfunction which has also been mentioned
Your enemy is a screen - computers, televisions, cinema & driving. Anything you stare at for long periods. Air conditioning also dehydrates you & your eyes.
Always use preservative free products, the preservatives cause all sorts of problems themselves.
Good luck Gillian
dena64643 gillian101
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I use tea tree oil and honey. it
Debs24 gillian101
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thanks for your replies really appreciate it, im so worried it could be a brain tumour etc as it isnt getting any better, my vision is really blurry in that eye.....had loads of tests so im sure it would have been looked for, but its worrying
moon53540 Debs24
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Have you seen a neurologist? There are some neurological disorders that can affect your vision
Debs24 moon53540
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hi no in the Uk you have to be sent via your Dr if they think its a neurological problem.....they always try loads of other things first, like drops, lotions, washes, no make up, holding a hot compress on the eye etc