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Burning eyes

deleted_user
deleted_user
OK...this is driving me NUTS!! My eyes burn constantly...they're really dry. I asked the dr. about it and he said use visine. So I do and it doesn't help! I hate reading and doing anything that uses my eyes because they sting all the time. Aargh.....any suggestions or anyone know what's causing this??
deleted_user
deleted_user
hmm, no, sounds a pain :(
dobiedots
dobiedots
Use HYPO Tears or any of the moisturizers for eye. Visine won't do it. I have very dry eyes and have to use the drops several times a day.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'd see an eye doctor. I think they can give you special drops. If those don't work there's a little plastic thingie they can insert into your tear ducts to keep your eyes moisturized.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Wow...just looked it up on the net and there is actually a condition known as dry eyes and I've got all the symptoms. Think i'll make an appt. w/eye doc.
Thanks for the responses!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I too have dry eye and it makes wearing contacts a real pain. I use this gel based drop when my eyes get too bad and it really helps, though you cant see for a few minutes.. its gooey lol.
Marilyanna
Marilyanna
Is the doctor you saw an opthomologist?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Are you on any meds? Those that number "dry mouth" among their side effects (e.g. Seroquel) often cause dry skin, dry eyes, dry stools - you name it, they'll dehydrate it until you feel like a dessicated husk of your former self! Not helped at this time of year by having the central heating on as the nights get colder...
deleted_user
deleted_user
What meds are you on? I'm on Lithium and it tends to dehydrate. My eyes bother me alot as well.
Pulpit
Pulpit
Hi. Its driving me NUTS too!!!!! I am on Lithium also and one of the first side effects I got were dry eyes. My eyes are soooo dry that I am continuaslly rubbing them. They are burning and itchy and blurry and very sore. I have found notthing to releive this misery. Sounds like it may be your meds? Talk to your bdoc about it, I don't think there is too much you can do for it if it is your meds but if you find anything out please let me know. Love and Prayers Ramona oxxoxoxxo
deleted_user
deleted_user
Seroquel and Lithium can cause dry eyes...Lithium due to lack of hydration. But Seroquel can cause cataracts and eye diseases, so be carefel. (So I've read and so I've been told by my pdoc)
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