The abnormal or lost lashes are a common finding with chronic blepharitis but not dry eye syndrome. The better your blepharits is controlled, the better the lashes will do. Also consider an evaluation for thyroid disease or other endocrine abnormality. If really concerned consider seeing seeing an endocrinologist. Some finall words - blepharitis and dry eyes are CHRONIC conditions and cause a lot of long term frustration. In your case, I would work hardest have comfortable eyes - which perhaps you have. Now cosmetic problems like swelling around the eyes or lost lashes are less of a big deal to me but could be a major concern for a young woman who wants to look good. Make sure you are eating an excellent diet with strong vitamin and omega 3 and flax oil supplement. Understand that your genetics probably play a major role in your problems. Keep in close touch with an excellent, understanding ophthalmologist.
MJK MD
Good afternoon Dr. Kutryb!
Thank you very much for your response. It is greatly appreciated!! I have considered pushing the issue of seeing an Endocrinologist and possibly an allergist as it seems not only my eyes but my body has become hypersenitive to various things recently.
And, yes, my physical appearance, both personally and professionally, are very conerning to me. I do take the Omega 3 complex by theratears as well as using their eyelid scrub product they just introduced as well as Vitamins, Zinc, B complexes, etc.
I wish I could blame the edema on genetics, but my family inherited those "good" genes which allow us to age nicely! Unfortunately, since my eye problems began, my eyes now appear sullen, sunken and the size and shape have changed as well!!
Thank you again!!