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    Any Opthalmogists on here?

    For the last few weeks my left eye has been weeping (no discharge, just tears) when out and about in the wind. My right eye is fine, but if anything my left eye is getting worse. At the start it would only weep when outside but now I’m getting it indoors too. My caruncle is also enlarged and a bit sore.
    It’s not causing any particular discomfort, but the blurred vision is a bit of a nuisance.
    I don’t particularly want to visit my GP if there are some over the counter eye drops that can sort me out.

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    Jt, I detest typing on touchscreens so this will be brief. Basically they are dry. I know sounds daft but they are. Try this http://blepharitistreatment.org.uk/u...eyebag-review/
    You can do it with hot cotton wool pads initially but make sure you leave them on for around 10 mins. Refresh to keep them hot as required. Then a good non preserved artificial tear , hycosan extra is good, at least 4 times a day. In a week or so this will help.

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    Thank you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JFW View Post
    I use Chloramphenecol recommended by an optometrist friend. available from any pharmacy. Use for a day or 2 then discard. Keep in he fridge


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    An antibiotic for 2 days to treat dry eye?

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    Quote Originally Posted by JFW View Post
    As I said. Works for me. Or goldeneye if the anti biotic puts you off


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    In 2 days, chloramphenicol will do diddly squat.

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    Op, pop to a pharmacist. They will at least take a look at the eye, and advise either drops or further examination.



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    Have a read about Dry eye syndrome, link. It gives some options on who to consult (GP, high-street optician (optometrist) or pharmacist), treatment etc.

    Chloramphenecol is available from pharmacies without prescription, but it's not on general sale. The advice is to continue treatment for 48 hours after healing. GoldenEye Antibiotic contains Chloramphenicol and another variety contains Propamidine isetionate. Both forms are available over the pharmacy counter, without a prescription. Other brands are available, as they say...
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    Do not mess about go get your eyes checked out by a GP , Optician or walk in centre. I have been having some eye problems with weeping and soreness went for a eye test last week and was diagnosed with Cataracts your sight is to precious for experiments.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mart broad View Post
    Do not mess about go get your eyes checked out by a GP , Optician or walk in centre. I have been having some eye problems with weeping and soreness went for a eye test last week and was diagnosed with Cataracts your sight is to precious for experiments.
    I agree that the OP needs to consult a specialist. May I ask, please, what treatment you got for the "weeping and soreness" as that's not generally caused by cataracts?

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    Quote Originally Posted by PickleB View Post
    I agree that the OP needs to consult a specialist. May I ask, please, what treatment you got for the "weeping and soreness" as that's not generally caused by cataracts?
    Just used a standard eye wash which helped as mine was done to not sleeping well but i was due a eye test anyway and this kicked me up the proverbial the Cataract result came like a bolt from the blue totally unexpected but as i said your sight is to precious to mess around with.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mart broad View Post
    Do not mess about go get your eyes checked out by a GP , Optician or walk in centre.
    Why do something sensible like that, when you can ask advice from a group of random strangers on the internet instead? :-)

    I totally agree with you. It might be nothing, and some of the solutions (no pun intended) mentioned above might just work, but why would you take that chance?

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    Quote Originally Posted by PhilipK View Post
    Why do something sensible like that, when you can ask advice from a group of random strangers on the internet instead? :-)
    Read the title of my post again smart arse. I was asking if there were any OPTHALMOGISTS on here. I think it’s fair to say that someone in that field can give some advice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jaytip View Post
    Read the title of my post again smart arse. I was asking if there were any OPTHALMOGISTS on here. I think it’s fair to say that someone in that field can give some advice.
    You obviously must have missed the smiley at the end of my comment. I also doubt that any reputable ophthalmologist would be willing to provide a diagnosis or suggest a treatment without doing a physical examination first.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PhilipK View Post
    You obviously must have missed the smiley at the end of my comment. I also doubt that any reputable ophthalmologist would be willing to provide a diagnosis or suggest a treatment without doing a physical examination first.
    Smilie or not, we both know you were have a dig. Please explain how push doctor works then? Bit difficult to get a physical examination over the net don’t you think. And yes I do believe that an eye specialist could give some advice based on the symptoms I’ve described. These people deal with eyes day in day out. I think it’s fair to say that my problem surfaces on a regular occurrence.

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    eye eye. whats going on ear then. a disagreement.

    ill keep an eye our for you two

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    Quote Originally Posted by jaytip View Post
    Smilie or not, we both know you were have a dig. Please explain how push doctor works then? Bit difficult to get a physical examination over the net don’t you think. And yes I do believe that an eye specialist could give some advice based on the symptoms I’ve described. These people deal with eyes day in day out. I think it’s fair to say that my problem surfaces on a regular occurrence.
    If you think that I was having a dig, then you're being way, way too sensitive.

    I have never heard of a "push doctor", so I have no idea what one is nor how one works.

    I do know (having spent a number of hours in an emergency eye clinic recently), that I wouldn't be happy getting an on-line diagnosis for any eye problems. But it's entirely your choice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jaytip View Post
    Smilie or not, we both know you were have a dig. Please explain how push doctor works then? Bit difficult to get a physical examination over the net don’t you think. And yes I do believe that an eye specialist could give some advice based on the symptoms I’ve described. These people deal with eyes day in day out. I think it’s fair to say that my problem surfaces on a regular occurrence.
    I deal with similar symptoms on a daily basis. There are several conditions which could cause those symptoms, none of which I'd be comfortable recommending a treatment for without seeing what was going on.

    We're specifically advised not to dish out advice over the phone etc, as the one time we assume it's something simple it'll not be!

    An eye test is inexpensive, and will likely give you some answers and accurate information. If it was that simple to diagnose from afar, I'm not sure anyone would bother with physical premises and the associated costs!

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    Few points to clear up the many issues above!

    As DavidL suggests trying Hycosan or similar is likely to help and will not in itself cause any harm. Ditto with treating blepharitis as if these are not the sole cause they are likely to be contributing. If things get better after this or at least don't get worse then it is not likely to be anything serious. If they do, it is more likely to require urgent attention. This is not an alternative to having regular eye examinations however.

    Chloramphenicol itself won't do any harm for 48 hrs at a time but doesnt do any good either. It will make the eyes feel better as most of the ingredients you would find in any lubricating gel but encourages bacterial resistance and for that reason is best avoided.

    Golden Eye Ointment (some varieties) contain propamidine which is not the nicest thing to put in your eye. I still have no idea why this is available over the counter and why people buy it

    Cataracts have NO relation with eye dryness/redness/eye watering. Totally seperate issue and easily identified on regular eye checks

    As for diagnosis over the phone, lots of doctors, GP's and otherwise conduct consultations over the phone. Diagnoses can often be made and treatments started on this basis but more of the issue is it can be difficult to exclude conditions/problems simply over the phone so people may require follow up face to face.

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    Well I asked the original question in the hope of avoiding a visit to the doctor but had no choice this morning.
    It really flared up yesterday and my eye has become swollen and extremely painful. I’ve been to the doctors and been examined by an optician but they can’t find what’s causing it.
    If it’s another night of no sleep because of the pain I think I will be taking a trip to my local A+E tomorrow.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jaytip View Post
    Well I asked the original question in the hope of avoiding a visit to the doctor but had no choice this morning.
    It really flared up yesterday and my eye has become swollen and extremely painful. I’ve been to the doctors and been examined by an optician but they can’t find what’s causing it.
    If it’s another night of no sleep because of the pain I think I will be taking a trip to my local A+E tomorrow.
    If they can't decide what's going on, what have they recommended?

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    Any Opthalmogists on here?

    The doctor spent about a minute looking in my eye and said go see an optician. That was it.
    The optician did a few different tests, no idea what they would have been called though, and then proclaimed that the eyes were good.
    He then wrote a letter (I have no idea what it said) for me to take back to my doctor, but no advice was given about where to go from there.
    The pain is astonishing. I’ve had some co-codamol off my sister but they are not touching the pain.
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    I say you have Dacryocystitis - an infection in the tear ducts/tear sac. I'd suggest to present yourself asap to the local eye hospital A&E (not general A&E) even if you have to drive/travel a bit. Make sure they check the eye pressure while you're there just in case.
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    Quote Originally Posted by VDG View Post
    I say you have Dacryocystitis - an infection in the tear ducts/tear sac. I'd suggest to present yourself asap to the local eye hospital A&E (not general A&E) even if you have to drive/travel a bit. Make sure they check the eye pressure while you're there just in case.
    I’m already in my local A+E now. The pain was getting too bad so came in now rather than wait until morning.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jaytip View Post
    I’m already in my local A+E now. The pain was getting too bad so came in now rather than wait until morning.
    They must have a specialist on call so make sure they get to the bottom of it, even if you have to wait for a couple/few more hours. Do you still have discharge, is it still clear/watery or have a bit of colour and sticky/ness to it?
    Fas est ab hoste doceri

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    I'd say spunk eye, wear googles next time. Seriously though I hope it's not serious and easily treatable

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    Quote Originally Posted by jaytip View Post
    I’m already in my local A+E now. The pain was getting too bad so came in now rather than wait until morning.
    I hope they give you something to treat the infection that and, at least, you get something to relieve the pain.

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    Quote Originally Posted by VDG View Post
    They must have a specialist on call so make sure they get to the bottom of it, even if you have to wait for a couple/few more hours. Do you still have discharge, is it still clear/watery or have a bit of colour and sticky/ness to it?
    It’s still weeping, but it’s clear.

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    My serious sympathies, there is nothing amusing about eye problems. Hope you get it properly diagnosed and treated swiftly.

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    Talk about escalating quickly. I’ve now been admitted to the Heath Hospital in Cardiff. I’ve had a CT scan, and they are about to start intravenous antibiotics.
    They are a little bit stumped at the moment. They say it looks like orbital cellulitis (sp?) but they can’t account for the lack of motion in my eyeball.

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    I sincerely hope it works out, occasionally the infection can track back via veins and cause a cavernous sinus thrombosis which can then affect eye movements, sounds like you are now in the right place and having the right investigations

    Quote Originally Posted by jaytip View Post

    Talk about escalating quickly. I’ve now been admitted to the Heath Hospital in Cardiff. I’ve had a CT scan, and they are about to start intravenous antibiotics.
    They are a little bit stumped at the moment. They say it looks like orbital cellulitis (sp?) but they can’t account for the lack of motion in my eyeball.

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    Good luck to you and hope recover soon.
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    Hoping you are sorted out and pain free soon.
    It's just a matter of time...

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    ISIST that they consult Moorfields Eye Hospital by phone and have the bacterial/viral culture from the discharge tested on antibiotics sensitivity to make sure they give you the culture specific ones. Do not take No for answer. If they are uncooperative, discharge yourself go to Moorfields A&E if you want to save the eye.
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    In contrast to VDG, can I suggest that Moorfields is not the be all and end all of eye problems. I spend a lot of my time when working there trying to pursuede patients that their problems would be equally well treated in their local eye unit and the reason they wait for hours is because everyone has arrived to be seen "at Moorfields." Many UK cities have well staffed eye departments with specialists on hand to diagnose and treat most eye problems and so people do not need to travel for hours

    On the other hand, one of the hallmarks of orbital cellulitis is restricted eye movments so that should support not confound the diagnosis... Might be worth mentioning that!

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