Dry Eyes Support Group
Dry eyes is an eye disease caused by decreased tear production or increased tear film evaporation. Symptoms include burning and a sandy-gritty eye irritation that gets worse as the day goes on. The symptoms are often caused by a loss of water from the tears that results in tears that are too "salty" or hypertonic.
I suffer from dry eyes, but my biggest problem is I"m allergic to the preservatives in eye drops. I found this out when I was diagnosed with Gluccoma. I had to keep switching drops because after a few weeks my eyes would be so red. (I was taking off the drops because I was put on them because of my family history, but one eye dr took me off of the glucoma drops. )
I have a horrible time with makeup too. I have very wrinkled skin and I've tried so many things including olive oil, Avocado oil to keep my skin moist.
I'm usually found on the pancreatitis board. When I had an acute attack and so sick, I didn't go anywhere, no make up and I noticed my eyes felt much better.
If you are having issues, you too could be allergic to the preservatives in creams and eye drops. HOpe this helps.
I have a horrible time with makeup too. I have very wrinkled skin and I've tried so many things including olive oil, Avocado oil to keep my skin moist.
I'm usually found on the pancreatitis board. When I had an acute attack and so sick, I didn't go anywhere, no make up and I noticed my eyes felt much better.
If you are having issues, you too could be allergic to the preservatives in creams and eye drops. HOpe this helps.
Hope you feel better soon. Also- if i may ask.. what kind of preserv-free cream do you use now? Thanks!
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Thanks for your response. I'm not sure what preservative I'm allergic to. I use the drops in individual dosages. Nothing really works. I read that the over the counter drops just last about 3 minutes or until your tear ducts drain the drops away.
As for creams, I don't buy fancy creams. I think they are outrageously expensive, and if they worked, people wouldn't be spending thousands for face lifts and botox. I have a very hard time using sun screen to.
The worst is shopping in some stores like Costco, Walmart, Home depot..and Once while at the Las Vegas airport. Anywhere the air is very dry and moving from an air conditioner.
Lately I just use Avocado oil in the shower and smear it all over, away from my eyes, Then when I get out I wipe my face with my towel.