Corneal abrasion aftermath

[joshsmum]

Hi there,

I have recently had a flare up of corneal abrasions due to EBMD (map dot fingerprint dystrophy). It is the longest and worst flare up I have experienced in the 10 years I have suffered with this.

They started to heal about a week ago and I would say are now fully healed (no pain). However, my eyes are still not right. They are still light sensitive, watery, itchy and my vision is off. I don't remember this from previous flare ups, anyone know what might be going on? I am using artificial tears but it's the same ones I always use.

Thanks,

Nikki

[meibomian]

After any corneal abrasion, there's going to be some secondary or residual inflammation on both the cornea and eyelids. Sometimes, there’s even inflammation inside the eye – uveitis. And after any abrasion, it’s not uncommon to develop a subepithelial haze that can blur vision. You should see your eye doc to see if there’s any inflammation on your cornea or inside your eyes and in the meantime, you may want to do some lid hygiene to calm down any eyelid swelling/inflammation. Feel free to PM me. Hope it gets better for you.

[joshsmum]

Thank you so much for your response meibomian! My eyes are feeling much better now thankfully. Good to know why they were feeling that way!

[Ericska]

Hi Meibomian,

I wonder if you have any insight into eye pain that I have been experiencing.

It is a shooting pain from the back of my right eye, to my temple and sometimes to the back of my head/neck. On a constant basis it is a dull pressure like pain. I've had blood work, optic neuritis testing, and an MRI of the head - all coming back negative.

I have aqueous deficient dry eyes and MGD.

I have been tested for trigeminal nerve damage, also negative.

Do you have any thoughts what it could be?

[meibomian]

There is a very broad range of possibilities for your symptoms. Difficult to speculate without an exam and more history.