Since 2004 I have had chronic pain in my right eye, and it has progressively worsened. At first this was attributed to age-appropriate dry eye. I tried Restasis without positive results. A variety of over-the-counter eye drops and gels were tried with only temporary relief. Since the pain was so pronounced in the right eye, I was referred to a neurologist. He performed blood tests, diagnostic scans and, finally, an MRI. There was no sign of tumor, but a bony deviation in the right septum was revealed as well as "chronic small vessel ischemic changes of white matter, slightly more prominent in the right than left cerebral hemisphere."
Following the MRI I had surgery to repair the deviated sinus. I was also prescribed an 81 mg. aspirin daily. I was also evaluated for Sjogren's Syndrom,with negative results there.
Temporary plugs were placed in the right lower punctum without success, and the pain persisted. Finally the right lower punctum was cauterized to see if the presence of additional tearing would be helpful. But the pain did not abate. Because the excess tears caused blurring of vision, I recently had a Jonbes tube placed in the right eye. I am two weeks out at this time from surgery. That has healed well, but the pain is ever present. As the day goes on pain worsens, and I finally just have to lie down and close my eyes. At this point that seems to be the only relief I get from pain. NSAIDS do not relieve the pain.
Is there any suggestion for further treatment or medication? I would appreciate your advice.