What is wrong with my left eye?

[anon34254]

Hello

I've been having this problem for a while now, it started when I wore my monthly contact lense for about 3 month. My left eye was very uncomfortable but I still continued to wear them because I was out of the country, it came to a point which it was so uncomfortable which I was unable to keep it in my eye for even a minute. so I only wore one contact lens in my right eye. I noticed my left eyelid had become droopy, once I went back I stopped wearing contacts and its been about 3 years now. Its gotten a little better but my left eyelid still does not feel ok, it still feels a little swollen/droopy, it kinda feels itchy too, its hard to describe what it feels like... I'm more aware of my left eye. On days which gets hot, the problem gets worst. when I sleep it makes my left eye feel more comfortable. Is this anything I can fix or doe I have to live with it forever? since its a constant thing its making me go crazy.

[anon34254]

I saw an ophthalmologist today she said there are no signs of bumps on my lids, but she said I have no tears and all my symptoms could be from dry eyes. I asked her if I should give restasis a try, and she said lets try some OTC drops first.

If I use restasis can I make my eyes create more tears by themselves? so lets say if I'm on restasis for a year and stop, will my eyes continue to create more tears?

Best Regards!

[Michael J Kutryb, MD]

Your absolutely need to see an ophthalmologist right away!  Giant papillary conjunctivitis is possible.

[anon34254]

I decided to take a picture and post it as well its my left eyelid so in the picture it would be the right eye. Please tell me how I can make the swelling go away for good.

http://yfrog.com/jteyesj


Best Regards!

[anon34254]

Just wanted to add that my left brow above the eye which has problems has also moved up since the problem began. Just wanted to add that as I thought it might make a difference in diagnosis of my problem.