Terrible eye strain and dryness

Are you taking Lyrica? Lyrica messes with my eyesight and such.

I have trouble with my eyes. I wake up with swollen eyes. I have to rinse them with water to get the swelling down. They are often sore and tired. It takes a few hours for me to be able to function.

My Optometrist said it is due to dry eyes. She has not prescribed anything but said to put moisture drops in 2 to 3 times daily. I use Clear Eyes or Visine. At present, it may be Nortriptyline?

I am not sure of the cause really.

Do tell your Rheumatologist.

Loring

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Yes indeed. I have Blepharitis, which is a chronic bacterial infection that makes my eyelids inflamed. I have to rub with a washcloth along the lash line twice a day with Cetaphil, to keep the stickiness and itching down to a dull roar.

Now and then, I'll get a full-blown infection and have to use prescription ointment or drops.

I rarely wear eye makeup for this reason...it just adds fuel to the fire.

And bags....pretty bad, all the time. Ah well.

Debbie

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Acheybody, I know where you're coming from. I also have chronic blepharitis due to ocular rosacea. I've stopped wearing makeup altogether. Even moisturizer bothers my eyes. I wash my face with Aveeno for sensitive skin.

Loring and kskiska, an ophthalmologist (not optician) should be able to tell you what is wrong with your eyes. It's important to know whether you have blepharitis or something worse (can't remember the name right now) due to an autoimmune disease.

I've had more dryness in my eyes this summer. I finally traced it to riding or driving in the car with the windows down and all the wind blowing in. This also makes my ears feel like they're full of fluid.