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#191
12-18-2006, 05:28 PM
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Re: ask me about eyes
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[ QUOTE ] Slim, I used Visine workplace every day for about 5 years (I know) and now that I have stopped my eyes are red and feel sore/unfortable every day. This has been going on for about 3 years. I went to an opthalmologist and she determined that I had ocular rosacea, but her treatment has not helped much if at all. I am wondering if the effects of using Visine for that long makes my eyelids look as I have rosacea when it's not the case (I don't have rosacea anywhere else on my face or any allergies). Anyway, any thoughts or ideas on where I should go from here? [/ QUOTE ] There are many kinds of Visine drops. If the one you were using does not contain vasoconstrictors (if it doesn't say "gets the red out") then the redness and dryness is probably not from the drops. Since it's been a long time since you used Visine, the redness and dryness is not from it. Rosacea can have ocular manifestations before the dermatological signs appear so even though your skin is OK now it doesn;t mean you can't have OR. Also, OR can have remissions and flare ups. How long have you tried the treatment regimen from your MD and what is the regimen? WEre you prescribed antibiotic pills? [/ QUOTE ] Hi Slim, the Visine that I used did in fact have vasoconstrictors. I think it has one of the worst chemicals in it, oxymetazoline (not 100% sure that's what it is, I will check that to make sure later). I have been on treatment for about 6 months. Basically I am doing warm soaks, and rubbing my eyelid margins with baby shampoo morning and night. I basically stopped with the shampoo because it seems to make things worse, but I still do the warm soaks and rub my eyelid margins. I was also put on something from the tetracycline family (might have been doxycycline) to start with but it was a short prescription. I was also instructed to take a multivitamin and fish and flaxseed oils daily which I had already been doing, but I started experiencing dizzyness/lightheadedness so I stopped taking everything and it has gotten much better. But, now my eyes are much more sore [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] Do you know if there are laser treatments for this kind of condition? I know there are for facial rosacea, is there something for ocular rosacea? Thanks slim 
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#192
12-18-2006, 06:59 PM
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Re: ask me about eyes
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[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Slim, I used Visine workplace every day for about 5 years (I know) and now that I have stopped my eyes are red and feel sore/unfortable every day. This has been going on for about 3 years. I went to an opthalmologist and she determined that I had ocular rosacea, but her treatment has not helped much if at all. I am wondering if the effects of using Visine for that long makes my eyelids look as I have rosacea when it's not the case (I don't have rosacea anywhere else on my face or any allergies). Anyway, any thoughts or ideas on where I should go from here? [/ QUOTE ] There are many kinds of Visine drops. If the one you were using does not contain vasoconstrictors (if it doesn't say "gets the red out") then the redness and dryness is probably not from the drops. Since it's been a long time since you used Visine, the redness and dryness is not from it. Rosacea can have ocular manifestations before the dermatological signs appear so even though your skin is OK now it doesn;t mean you can't have OR. Also, OR can have remissions and flare ups. How long have you tried the treatment regimen from your MD and what is the regimen? WEre you prescribed antibiotic pills? [/ QUOTE ] Hi Slim, the Visine that I used did in fact have vasoconstrictors. I think it has one of the worst chemicals in it, oxymetazoline (not 100% sure that's what it is, I will check that to make sure later). I have been on treatment for about 6 months. Basically I am doing warm soaks, and rubbing my eyelid margins with baby shampoo morning and night. I basically stopped with the shampoo because it seems to make things worse, but I still do the warm soaks and rub my eyelid margins. I was also put on something from the tetracycline family (might have been doxycycline) to start with but it was a short prescription. I was also instructed to take a multivitamin and fish and flaxseed oils daily which I had already been doing, but I started experiencing dizzyness/lightheadedness so I stopped taking everything and it has gotten much better. But, now my eyes are much more sore [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] Do you know if there are laser treatments for this kind of condition? I know there are for facial rosacea, is there something for ocular rosacea? Thanks slim [/ QUOTE ] See a doctor. (PS TCN's need to be taken long term. Topical Flagyl sometimes helps)
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#193
12-18-2006, 07:42 PM
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Merry Xmas Eye Doc!
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[ QUOTE ] Slim, Regardless of this OD/MD debate, I do have to say that I tend to associate posters with their avatars so all I can think of when I see your posts is a flamboyantly gay, annoyingly loud pansy with funny hair. [/ QUOTE ] Beleive it or not, I did not put that avatar there. I have had no avatar for about 4 years bc I don't know how to upload an image. SO a few months ago I asked 2p2 how to create an avatar and was given general directions. I spent a few minutes trying but couldn't do it and then a few days later , this gay avatar showed up. I didn't choose it but I figured it was better than no avatar so I didn't bother trying to figure out how to get rid of it. [/ QUOTE ] Merry Christmas Doc! Yes, it may be time to retire Richard [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]  If you like this and want help making this your new avatar... just PM me. Sea
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#194
12-18-2006, 07:53 PM
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Re: ask me about eyes
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[ QUOTE ] I've been recently diagnosed with kariteconis(sp). Any chance that they'll come up with some surgery that doesn't involve retina transplant in the next little while? I'm really scared of this disease as contact lenses really freak me out. [/ QUOTE ] How old are you? If you are older like >30 or 40 then the chances of it progressing to the point of needing a corneal transplant is very low. If you are in your teens, then the risk is much higher. I don't know of any other treatments other than a corneal transplant if you become intolerant to hard contacts due to keratoconus. [/ QUOTE ] I'm 26.
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#195
12-18-2006, 07:56 PM
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Re: Merry Xmas Eye Doc!
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[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Slim, Regardless of this OD/MD debate, I do have to say that I tend to associate posters with their avatars so all I can think of when I see your posts is a flamboyantly gay, annoyingly loud pansy with funny hair. [/ QUOTE ] Beleive it or not, I did not put that avatar there. I have had no avatar for about 4 years bc I don't know how to upload an image. SO a few months ago I asked 2p2 how to create an avatar and was given general directions. I spent a few minutes trying but couldn't do it and then a few days later , this gay avatar showed up. I didn't choose it but I figured it was better than no avatar so I didn't bother trying to figure out how to get rid of it. [/ QUOTE ] Merry Christmas Doc! Yes, it may be time to retire Richard [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] If you like this and want help making this your new avatar... just PM me. Sea [/ QUOTE ] Thanks, I really like it.
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#196
12-18-2006, 08:07 PM
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Re: Merry Xmas Eye Doc!
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[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Slim, Regardless of this OD/MD debate, I do have to say that I tend to associate posters with their avatars so all I can think of when I see your posts is a flamboyantly gay, annoyingly loud pansy with funny hair. [/ QUOTE ] Beleive it or not, I did not put that avatar there. I have had no avatar for about 4 years bc I don't know how to upload an image. SO a few months ago I asked 2p2 how to create an avatar and was given general directions. I spent a few minutes trying but couldn't do it and then a few days later , this gay avatar showed up. I didn't choose it but I figured it was better than no avatar so I didn't bother trying to figure out how to get rid of it. [/ QUOTE ] Merry Christmas Doc! Yes, it may be time to retire Richard [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] If you like this and want help making this your new avatar... just PM me. Sea [/ QUOTE ] Thanks, I really like it. [/ QUOTE ] Renodoc!!! That was some hijack!! -- you knew I made that Avatar for Slim [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] Not nice... coal in your stocking bad boy -- Bah Humbug
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#197
12-18-2006, 08:49 PM
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Re: Merry Xmas Eye Doc!
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Renodoc!!! That was some hijack!! -- you knew I made that Avatar for Slim [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] Not nice... coal in your stocking bad boy -- Bah Humbug [/ QUOTE ] LOL, I'm just playin--he can have it if he wants it. Anything would be better than Richard.
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#198
12-18-2006, 09:05 PM
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Re: Merry Xmas Eye Doc!
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[ QUOTE ] Renodoc!!! That was some hijack!! -- you knew I made that Avatar for Slim [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] Not nice... coal in your stocking bad boy -- Bah Humbug [/ QUOTE ] LOL, I'm just playin--he can have it if he wants it. Anything would be better than Richard. [/ QUOTE ] I made him an even cooler one... if he wants!  I'm still a little miffed that you're a thief renodoc! But you can go ahead and keep that one - glad you like it... (why don't you do something good in your world to 'pay it forward' yourself) I'm in the holiday spirit plus... I wanna make sure Santa remembers I was a good girl this year [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
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#200
12-18-2006, 11:32 PM
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Re: ask me about eyes
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[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I've been recently diagnosed with kariteconis(sp). Any chance that they'll come up with some surgery that doesn't involve retina transplant in the next little while? I'm really scared of this disease as contact lenses really freak me out. [/ QUOTE ] How old are you? If you are older like >30 or 40 then the chances of it progressing to the point of needing a corneal transplant is very low. If you are in your teens, then the risk is much higher. I don't know of any other treatments other than a corneal transplant if you become intolerant to hard contacts due to keratoconus. [/ QUOTE ] I'm 26. [/ QUOTE ] As far as I'm aware, there are no treatments to stop the progression of keratoconus. You might want to consult a corneal specialist but I don't think there are any treatments. You just have to keep your fingers crossed that it won't progress. Are you able to see 20/20 in each eye through glasses? If you are, then it's not very advanced.
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