I have had dryness and pain in one eye for several months. A general doctor did a stain to see if there was a cut or a foreign object a while ago, but didn't see anything unusual. Any ideas what could be causing it or how to cure it? I have tried taking a Lutin supplement, but it still persists.
2006-07-25 08:38:28 · 9 answers · asked by realius 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
You need to see an ophthalmologist to rule out glaucoma or any other serious eye diseases. If the doctor doesn't find anything, then you need to go to a good general practitioner and find out if you have diabetes, low thyroid, liver disease, arthritis, or any of the other conditions that can cause dry eye. If all tests come out negative, and you are a woman around the late 30's or older, then it's just hormones. Try primrose oil, 1000 mg three times daily, vitamin A, 25000 IU daily, no more than 25000, and Vitamin E, no more than 400 mg daily. In about a month you will suddenly notice the difference. If the difference is not enough, then take more primrose oil. It's good for lots of things, including cholesterol and arthritis. Most primrose oil is 9.5% GLAs, but if you can find one with 10% or higher, it will help more.
If you use the computer or watch TV a lot, that will also cause dryness because looking at the color screen eats up all your Vitamin A. Also it makes you hold your eyes open without blinking enough. So try to blink more. The humidity doesn't make any difference, because it's not a question of moisture, but it's certain compounds in your body that make up the tears in your eyes and soothe them.
When you have a dry spot on your eye, it feels like you have something in your eye. Eye drops, like artificial tears only help temporarily, and if you wear glasses, it's a real pain.
Do you wear contacts? Switch to glasses. Contacts will dry out your eyes, especially the soft ones.
If you are a man, don't use primrose oil, because it promotes estrogen production. Your problem is most likely not hormones, but you should really look for a medical cause.
2006-07-25 08:56:00 · answer #1 · answered by susansjobs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a second opinion.
You have a right to a pain-free life, and if one doctor is unable to find anything, or if he doesn't take you seriously, you should look for another doctor.
There is no reason for pain to persist for so long! And there is no reason for the pain to be in one eye only -- this means it's NOT systemic, or it would affect both eyes. Likewise, it's not an allergy.
2006-07-25 08:42:48 · answer #2 · answered by Victoria 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds as if you need to go back to the dr immediately, or go to an OPTHAMOLOGIST. An optomotrist is the one you see for regular exams, but an Opthamologist is the one to go to for further problems. A general doctor is not trained as well as an opthamologist, so please go to one. You would not be happy to find out that if all this time there really was something wrong but the general dr could not see. I am shocked that the general dr did not suggest or refer you to an opthamologist to give you a second look and opinion since that would be his specialty. Call and make an appointment now!
2006-07-25 08:45:42 · answer #3 · answered by thedothanbelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should call your optometrist and make an appointment to be seen for your problem. Your optometrist can examine you with a slit lamp and also test for dry eye.
Lutien will not aide in dry eyes or other anterior segment problems - it is for retinal health.
Since you have pain, it is important that you make an appointment ASAP - it could signify something more serious than dry eye occuring.
Go see your optometrist - we're trained in things like this - good luck!
2006-07-25 14:50:28 · answer #4 · answered by eyegirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go see a specialist, such as an Eye Physician or Opthamalogist. And in the meantime use Refresh tears for moisture.
2006-07-25 08:43:40 · answer #5 · answered by Dude 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 15:28:58 · answer #6 · answered by hayakawa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My eye itchies were due to a systemic yeast (Candida) syndrome. I know yeast can cause dryness - like skin, so I guess it could dry out eyes too.
You may want to check out www.hufa.org, and look on the yeast link.
2006-07-25 08:42:22 · answer #7 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an allergy to me. Try some eye drops and an antihistamine.
2006-07-25 08:42:37 · answer #8 · answered by synchronicity915 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes my eyes get dry and burn. use visine or "clear eyes" to keep it moisturized WOW! seriously it will help. go to a specialist like an optomitrist they will know if it persists
2006-07-25 08:41:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋