What Is Dry Eye - allergan/treatments/eye_care/dry_eye.htm As it is not confirmed for sure I have been dealing with Dry Eye for quite some time. When I saw my doctor last she recommended I see my optometrist to get retested again. But, from the research I have done already, along with the help of my rheumy we are both pretty sure of it. Dry eye can be aggravated by a number of external factors such as hot, dry or windy environments, high altitudes, heating, air conditioning, and smoke. Many people also find that their eyes become irritated when reading, working on a computer, or wearing contact lenses.3,4 Those taking certain medications for thyroid conditions, vitamin A deficiency, depression, or menopause may also experience dry eye. Anyone using artificial tears several times a day or on a regular basis should see an eye care professional about their symptoms. Left untreated, episodic dry eye can progress to a chronic condition. Chronic dry eye occurs when eyes do not produce the right quantity or quality of tears. Women are more frequently affected than men, and chronic dry eye is often caused by hormonal changes due to aging and menopause or medical conditions — such as Parkinsons disease, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, rosacea, sarcoidosis and Sjögrens syndrome.5,6 Symptoms of chronic dry eye can vary greatly from one person to the next, often fluctuating throughout the day, usually becoming worse later in the day. Symptoms may include itching, irritation, sensitivity to light, blurred vision, dryness, foreign body sensation and even excessive tearing. Chronic dry eye can be a progressive disease that, if left untreated, can lead to increased risk of infection or further vision problems. Due to this my time on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Youtube and the use of my computer will be limited to only an hour or two each day. As it has become increasingly harder for me to physically see without severely straining my eyes I will be taking a very much needed break for a while. I will keep everyone updated on my progress, and will miss talking to all of you on a regular bases. To anyone seeking info or have questions or concerns I will direct you to our website R.A.A.I.D. (Raising Awareness of Autoimmune Disease) weishendopublications You will be able to link to anything dealing with autoimmune diseases from there. This is not goodbye, but just a precautionary break until I can get my eyes under control. So I will see everyone later. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. As always, KEEP FIGHTING WARRIORS, the battle has only just begun.
Posted on: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 15:07:57 +0000