chronic conjunctivitis

[lauraro34]

My right eye keeps turning red for more than a month now. I have seen an ophtamologist about it, had many tests done, including blood tests (not within range- fibrinogen 600, ESR 45, ASLO 273 ) and I have taken   antibiotics for14 days (an infectious disease doctor prescribed them to me). The redness goes away for several days, only to return one morning ( like today) without any apparent cause. I am really frightened that something serious may be an underlying cause. Can you help me?

[lauraro34]

The ophthalmologist said it might be dry eyes, among other things. The Schirmer test backed up her supposition but she said we had to look deeper into the matter. I truly hope it is only dry eyes.

[toourlady89]

I had similar eye condition for years. It was dry eyes but sometimes it gets inflamed. . My Eye Doctor prescribed Neopolymyxin Dexamethasone Opthalmic ointment thin layer to be applied to lashes for 3 weeks on the affected eye.. It worked. I have refill orders so it can be on hand if and when I need it again.
You could suggest this to your MD.

[lauraro34]

Thank you very much for your answer. I do not have diabetes, nor thyroid problems, which only makes it more troublesome for me because I cannot identify the cause.Lack of vitamin A may be an issue. I'll have it checked.

[silverfox67]

Because your eye infection keeps coming back it could be a lack of Vitamin A.  Vitamin A is necessary for eye health along with Lutein and Bilberry.  

I hope this helps and that your infection clears up.
   Wishing you the best