Re: Dry eyes....

[Guest guest]

Hannah, I had this problem, and sometimes when it is cold and

windy, I still have this problem. However, I have found what works best for me

is MSM eye drops http://www.dry-eyes.co.uk/acatalog/MSM_Eye_Drops.html

.. I also put Vaseline on my eyelids when I went to bed. Now somebody is going

to come along and tell me we shouldn't be doing this because Vaseline is petroleum

jelly and could cause damage, but I can assure you that in all the years I have

been using it, it never affected me or damaged my eyes in any way. It has only

done good and I would not be without it. Keeps wrinkles away from eyes also. By

applying a thin layer over closed eyelids it stops them from crusting so

therefore no more scratching because of the stinging, and you will find any

redness fades. Use the MSM drops during the day and if possible, when going out

in these present freezing temperatures, wear large sunglasses to protect your

eyes further.

And yes, it is a hypothyroid problem. I used to have eyedrops

prescribed by my GP but whatever he prescribed, they never worked like the MSM

and Vaseline.

Luv - Sheila

Does anyone have any experience with this

problem? I have VERY dry and scratchy eyes on and off a lot - makes me feel

like I constantly want to shut them and they sting quite a bit too. Feel like I

haven't slept at all when I have!

Is this a hypothyroid problem and is there anything that can be done about it.

I'm on T3 only (30mcg) and it hasn't done anything to alleviate the problem as

yet.

Is it something that gets better with treatment? Am I resigned to eyedrops for

the rest of my life?!

Hannah

[Guest guest]

couold it be vitamin A deficiency ? (not beta carotene, vitamin a)

have you googled whether any other deficiencies can affect your eyes?

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> Does anyone have any experience with this problem? I have VERY dry and

scratchy eyes on and off a lot - makes me feel like I constantly want to shut

them and they sting quite a bit too. Feel like I haven't slept at all when I

have!

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[Guest guest]

i agree with chris ..hypos apparently have trouble with beta carotone to vitamin

a conversion and from what i have picked up (and experienced) dry eyes are yet

another symptom of low thyroid. (the muscoal linings don't get the nourishment

they need).

http://www.energeticnutrition.com/source_naturals/vitamin-A-palmitate.html

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-vitamin-malabsorption.htm

at the back of my mind i also have a feeling that being low in one or two of the

b vits might be implicated (i will have to search for that info though).

besy wishes

trish

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> Does anyone have any experience with this problem? I have VERY dry and

scratchy eyes on and off a lot - makes me feel like I constantly want to shut

them and they sting quite a bit too. Feel like I haven't slept at all when I

have!

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> Is this a hypothyroid problem and is there anything that can be done about it.

I'm on T3 only (30mcg) and it hasn't done anything to

[Guest guest]

I have had a lot of problems with dry eyes and dry mouth. Since being on T3

again, my mouth is OK. Eyes improved but not right. Hypromellose eye drops is

what I use at the moment. Lacrilube ointment when they were very dry.

Plus my eyes produce this stringy sticky white stuff. Once I remove that, my

eyes feel much better.

I bookmarked those other eye drops that were mentioned.

Does anybody elses eyes produce this stringy sticky white stuff?

Fiona

[Guest guest]

I to have dry eyes but I also wear contact lenses so have suitable eye drops.

This week however I had a very sore eye and went to the optitianns and he

diagnosed a deep corneal ulcer for which I have antibiotic cream> when I

mentioned I was Hypothyroid he said that my eyes had nothing to do with that.

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> Does anyone have any experience with this problem? I have VERY dry and

scratchy eyes on and off a lot - makes me feel like I constantly want to shut

them and they sting quite a bit too. Feel like I haven't slept at all when I

have!

[Ed]

[Guest guest]

HI HANNAH

I was sent to an eye specialist as I experiance blurred vision in the night

sometimes and they feel like I have grit in them at times. Iwas told that the

gland does not produce enough fluid and to use eye drops. I have to wonder if my

arthritas causes them to feel like they have grit in them, but in turn use eye

drops.

My opticion told me to boil some water and add a little bicarbonate of soda, and

let the water cool and bathe the outside of the eyes with it.

I also have a floater which at first bothered me as it felt like a fly in front

of my eye. I looked in the mirror and could not see anything in the eye, but it

was still in my vision and still is. Its due to a opaciity, and nothingcan be

done, but more could occur.

You can also get calcium deposits in the eyes. I do not wear and would not wear

contact lenses.

Kathleen

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> Does anyone have any experience with this problem? I have VERY dry and

scratchy eyes on and off a lot - makes me feel like I constantly want to shut

them and they sting quite a bit too. Feel like I haven't slept at all when I

have!

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> Hannah

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[Guest guest]

Hi - I've left in the previous threads as they both relate to this. I too am

hypothyroid and have had similar symptoms. I also wear soft 'silicon' contact

lenses. It felt like there was grit under the lens and even when I took lenses

out. Got so bad I couldn't wear them and eyelid was puffy, eye red streaming &

nose running. Other eye was gritty too. Doctor said there is an 'epidemic' of

VIRAL conjuncivitis going around and I was the 5th person he'd seen with it that

day. Said to carry on with bathing eye in Optrex. Gave me a scrip for

antibiotics when I mentioned autoimmune thyroid probs 'in case it got any worse'

but said not directly related to it. I also used Tescos own brand eye drops

which have a natural antibiotic action and can be used with contact lenses. Was

better in about 3 days but eyes have been occasionally still gritty and sore in

morning and by end of day so use the drops at night and they really help. Can't

remember the exact name of the drops - there are several different ones. Let me

know if you want the name.

Cheers

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> > Does anyone have any experience with this problem? I have VERY dry and

scratchy eyes on and off a lot - makes me feel like I constantly want to shut

them and they sting quite a bit too. Feel like I haven't slept at all when I

have!

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> [Ed]

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[Guest guest]

Hi Hannah

Yes I am sure your eyes should improve over time.

I had very sore eyes before I was diagnosed. I have tried to describe this

symptom before and its quite tricky but when I was trying to get to sleep and

had my eyes shut it seemed as though the black was swirling and constantly

moving.

I had a detached vitreous and had to attend an emergency eye appointment. I had

a floater I thought, I have loads anyway. I was given Lacrilube for the night

and Hypromelose drops in the day. I have much better eyes now and only use drops

now and then.

Luv Stephie

> Is this a hypothyroid problem and is there anything that can be done about it.

I'm on T3 only (30mcg) and it hasn't done anything to alleviate the problem as

yet.

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> Is it something that gets better with treatment? Am I resigned to eyedrops for

the rest of my life?!

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> Hannah

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