Eye issues-conunctivits or UC-related?

Malkavian

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Posted 5/16/2010 10:48 PM (GMT 0)

Yesterday I noticed my right eye turning reddish. Took out my contacts as placed them in solution. It's been red and itchy all day with a watery discharge. Seems redder around the tear duct but it's really all over. Today the other eye is starting to get a little red around the tear duct (I switched my contacts around in my eyes yesterday because my vision was blurry).

So what do you think? Pinkeye? UC related eye issues? Also should I call a doc about it tomorrow? I just don't want to spend money on it if it's viral and can't really be helped anyway.

Old Hat

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Posted 5/17/2010 12:19 AM (GMT 0)

If you don't get relief from Tears Naturale or a similar otc saline solution, call your doctor right away. Never neglect eye problems! Period. / Old Hat (30 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)

Christine1946

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Posted 5/17/2010 1:10 AM (GMT 0)

I agree with Old Hat. I see you have allergies, this could also be allergy related but still best to have it checked out.

Blue220

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Joined : May 2008

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Posted 5/17/2010 1:37 AM (GMT 0)

Could be allergies...try buying a new hypoallergenic pillow. That worked for me. I had pink eye FOUR TIMES in April, and when I bought a new pillow, it was done... I'm crossing my fingers that this post doesn't doom me. =p

quincy

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Posted 5/17/2010 4:44 AM (GMT 0)

you could try to use the polysporin eye drops for a day and see if it improves, but since you wear contact lenses and haven't had this before, best to get it checked out firstly.

quincy

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