I had laser surgery last week on my left eye called YAG Laser Surgery to remove the film build up on my new lens placed in my eye after cataract surgery. I went to my eye surgeon as a follow up appointment today. After a thorough examination and based also on what I told him, the doctor told me that there is a lot of inflammation in my eye. He told me that I have arthritis in my eye! He gave me Prednisone (an anti-inflammatory drug) to put in my eye 4 times a day. I am scheduled to go back to my eye surgeon on the 8th of November.
Has anyone ever had this problem before or has heard of it? How common is it to have arthritis in an eye? What kind of arthritis can get into an eye? I was completely speechless when he told me about this! I tried to look it up, but to no avail. Can anyone help me? Serious answers only please. Thank you.
2006-10-31 05:29:47 · 5 answers · asked by Lyndee 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
The doctor gave me drops to put in my eye 4 times a day and yes they are Prednisone drops. Prednisone is a steroid but it can be used as a anti-inflammatory agent too. And yes the doctor told me I do indeed have arthritis in my eye. I just found out from the doctor's office 5 minutes ago that I have rheumatoid arthritis in my left eye.
2006-10-31 06:37:56 · update #1
Sure there is.......here:
http://www.innvista.com/health/ailments/arthritis/arteyes.htm
Boy, I wish people would make sure before they say "there is no such thing......." Of course there is.
2006-10-31 05:34:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are several different types of arthritis. One type is caused from surgery. The scar tissue from the surgery causes it. Are you sure that your doc gave you Prednisone? I only ask because you said that you are to put it in your eye and Prednisone doesn't come in that form to my knowledge and the knowledge of my drug guide. Also, Prednisone isn't an anti-inflammatory drug it is a Glucocorticoid which is a form of steriod.
2006-10-31 05:50:44 · answer #2 · answered by schnees7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i've heard the angel sing Caught a glimpse of her angel wing.. I dried my eyes loose from a smear But one i ignored musta been the angels' tear. My angel protects me and maintains me from damage Makes me consider trustworthy without any alarm. Her wings look after me all throught the day So very greatful to her is all i will be able to say.. If i die it is going to now not be her faught She was once with me and her classes had been good taught..
2016-09-01 05:10:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arthritis is a disease of the bones/joints. You may have inflammation and friction on your eye, but calling it arthritis is not correct.
2006-10-31 05:34:50 · answer #4 · answered by dantheman_028 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I haven't heard of it. Good luck. Pops
2006-10-31 05:32:23 · answer #5 · answered by Pops 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋