now what?

[sophie64]

I only posted a question at the weekend about possible dry eye syndrome, the dr said said it could be a number of causes .
So i  decided i would go and and get it checked out. Today, all underneath my right eye is a bit painfull? i know when i had that cataract removed it took a good half an hour to do, he told me that it wasquite bad,i had both eyes done five years ago.
i am wondering if this is some kind of sinus trouble and it is affecting my eyes?when i bend my head the tears flow, other times they are irritable, have stringy type mucus in them.
is it better to place dry eye drops in before bedtime? or three times a day?
thank you so much for your help, you are a godsend. linda

[Michael J Kutryb, MD]

You know I really can't direct your treatment and you need to see an ophthalmologist in person.  In the meantime, try some high quality artificial tears (preservative free if possible) and use a few drops about 4 to 6 times a day and especially at bedtime. I suppose sinus problems could possibly be related but quite honestly the only way to determine that is with a CAT scan ordered by your primary care physician.  Keep trying the tears in the meantime.

MJK MD

[sophie64]

Thank you for your quick reply,i went a ophtothologist yesterday  but had to make an appointment for next fri 19th.
Today my eyes were watering profusely,also my nose! i took a anti-Histamine tablet which dried it all up,i
now i am wondering if i am suffering from alergy related symptoms?
I had my eyes tested two weeks ago which were fine,
I shall feel guilty if i have wasted the dr's time, would he be able to tell if it is like Hay Fever or the like? he will know if i have dry eyes wont he?
Thank you kindly for all your help, wonderfull site this is.
Regards Linda

[sophie64]

I went to see a ophthamologist this evening,he said more or less whay you said! he prescribed me with some drops Artific for the dry eyes(preservative free) said i had tiny dots on my corneas. He also thinks i have mixture of dry eyes and allergy symptoms, sight was fine, eye pressure normal. Hindsight is a wonderful thing, i should have just taken your advice and saved myself some money!!
Wonderful that two dr's in two different countries came up with same diagnosis!!
thank you anyway for your help, now at least i know what it is,put my mind at rest!
Gracias! linda