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Posted 8/2/2011 11:31 PM (GMT 0)
Hello,

I was diagnosed with Fibro in 2010.  Over the past 6 months or so I have noticed that I have a lot of eye pain and it feels as though my eyes are severly straining.  I have gone back to my eye doctor 2 times for this problem, because I thought that my Rx wasn't strong enough, but my vision is the same.  So I read online that Fibro can cause eye pain and I was wondering if anyone has found any kind of relief from the pain.  I have eye drops that I am putting in my eyes every hour or so.  I think that it helps just because of the cool moisture, but the pain never really subsides.  Any advice?  I go to my regular physician on Friday, but I have found that the best advice comes from those of us going through the same issues... Thanks

Posted 8/2/2011 11:44 PM (GMT 0)
The only problem I have had is very dry eyes. My eye dr. Did a test putting some kind of test paper on my eyes and it measured the amount of moisture in your eyes. I had none he said. I guess it's common with Fibromalgia. I also have blurred vision at times. I don't have pain in my eyes. I hope you can figure it out.
Posted 8/3/2011 2:20 AM (GMT 0)
Try the Polysporin eye ointment at night time in combination with the drops in the day. The ointment basically coats your eye and will prevent it from getting dry overnight which should in turn help with the day time. You may not realize it but when you sleep your eyes stay open ever so slightly which dries them out. Best of luck and take care.
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