Is it dry eye?Or could it be something else help

[Topher3]

Yes I was worried of chances of developing premature cataracts or damage to the optic nerve from an increased IOP. But now I am so psychologically upset and hopeless that I have accepted the fact that things might go even worse. My country has no provision for filing a disability claim based on my medical condition. I am so unsure of my future and career that I have surrendered everything in the hands of God. I am finding it extremely difficult to cope up with AC spaces at work and college. I might be housebound soon.

I would continue to use steroids according to my needs to control inflammation. If I don't then inflammation will destroy my glands anyway and I will be doomed.

In my country the regulation regarding distribution of drugs is not too stringent. So I have access to any drug of choice.

I’m really sorry to hear that, I bet this tea tree oil is going to help you. But you need to get some kind of moisture chamber glasses. That’s the only thing that’s provides me any comfort at the moment. If I didn’t have these I don’t know what I would do. I have so little oil that I purely rely on these to stop/slow the evaporation of my aqueous layer. I bought them off wish.com $5 Wileyx glasses that have a foam insert that stop any air coming in. You cannot be going into air con man, not without something, I wear sunnies into every store (wrap around) I get funny looks but **** them. I wear my Wileyx clear glasses at home. You need to stop the evaporation so your glands can get a rest. As much as the steroids help with the glasses you won’t need steroids I don’t think as the glasses will help act as your oil. I feel you man, I really do. Makes me want to cry when I hear what we all have to go through. This world is cruel.

[Milo007]

That sounds so similar to me, I used drops made it worse then I did super hot compresses and that’s when the inflammation went real bad. Steroids is a good way to control inflammation. Are you worried of increasing chances of cataracts. Would you still use steroids if this continues on causing problems? How have u got a doctor that can give you these steroids? I asked and my doctor said “no you’re not bad enough for steroids”

Yes I was worried of chances of developing premature cataracts or damage to the optic nerve from an increased IOP. But now I am so psychologically upset and hopeless that I have accepted the fact that things might go even worse. My country has no provision for filing a disability claim based on my medical condition. I am so unsure of my future and career that I have surrendered everything in the hands of God. I am finding it extremely difficult to cope up with AC spaces at work and college. I might be housebound soon.

I would continue to use steroids according to my needs to control inflammation. If I don't then inflammation will destroy my glands anyway and I will be doomed.

In my country the regulation regarding distribution of drugs is not too stringent. So I have access to any drug of choice.

[Topher3]

I use steroids intermittently. Like for 1-2 days once or twice a day. Sometimes 4-5 days at a stretch. I use drops for marginal inflammation and ointment at night for severe inflammation. As soon as the inflammation is under control I stop using steroids. Rarely I use steroids for more than 3 days at a stretch.

That sounds so similar to me, I used drops made it worse then I did super hot compresses and that’s when the inflammation went real bad. Steroids is a good way to control inflammation. Are you worried of increasing chances of cataracts. Would you still use steroids if this continues on causing problems? How have u got a doctor that can give you these steroids? I asked and my doctor said “no you’re not bad enough for steroids”

[Milo007]

So you are taking steroids? How long have you been taking steroids for ?

I use steroids intermittently. Like for 1-2 days once or twice a day. Sometimes 4-5 days at a stretch. I use drops for marginal inflammation and ointment at night for severe inflammation. As soon as the inflammation is under control I stop using steroids. Rarely I use steroids for more than 3 days at a stretch.

[Milo007]

No clue what did it, came out of nowehere. How long have you had inflamed inner eyelids for? Or are they not bad?

I didn't have inflamed conjunctiva to begin with. I had gritty sensation in my right eye and the edge of the cornea in my right eye was having some inflammation (dialated blood vessels). My left eye was almost asymptomatic. This is about a year ago. My eye actually deteriorated after I started using a eye drop with BAK as preservative for 1 or 2 months. Then I further worsened the situation by too hot compresses that invoked severe inflammation. This is when my left eye became symptomatic. This was around 8 months ago. Now the situation is always dicey. Sometimes good sometimes bad. I think use of sreroids also let demodex infest my glands and lash follicles which also has a contribution now.

[Topher3]

Something similar happened to me when I was using TTO. Don't know how it worked but my glands were pumping very good volume of lipids and the inside of my lid margins were pale pink in the morning after waking up (its usually reddish pink). I don't know if it's due to a decrease in mite activity.

I used ivermectin ointment for the last 5 days. The first day it got inside the eyes and burned like crazy. Next morning I woke up with so much inflammation (inside of my eyelids severely reddish) and I noticed that the yeild of my glands has almost gone to zero. I couldn't keep my eyes open for even a few seconds. After using steroids for the last 6 days there are still tracesof inflammation inside my eyelids. The yield of lipids has just come back slightly. This is what inflammation can do in just a day.

So you are taking steroids? How long have you been taking steroids for ?

[Topher3]

9 months of severe inflammation is quite detrimental to gland tissues. What caused it to begin with?

No clue what did it, came out of nowehere. How long have you had inflamed inner eyelids for? Or are they not bad?

[Milo007]

For sure! It definitely could be mites dying, sounds like it to me ! I really hope it is because you’ve had an incredible response after one application imagine after 2 months you could be back to normal. Keep it up and I’m so happy for you !

Something similar happened to me when I was using TTO. Don't know how it worked but my glands were pumping very good volume of lipids and the inside of my lid margins were pale pink in the morning after waking up (its usually reddish pink). I don't know if it's due to a decrease in mite activity.

I used ivermectin ointment for the last 5 days. The first day it got inside the eyes and burned like crazy. Next morning I woke up with so much inflammation (inside of my eyelids severely reddish) and I noticed that the yeild of my glands has almost gone to zero. I couldn't keep my eyes open for even a few seconds. After using steroids for the last 6 days there are still tracesof inflammation inside my eyelids. The yield of lipids has just come back slightly. This is what inflammation can do in just a day.

[Milo007]

it should be a pale pink to a reddish pink. When I had severe inflammation my eyelids were like extreme vibrant red and dark red, that’s when you know your glands are being damaged as your body is sending all histamine there to make the area more permeable to white blood cells so that they can do their job and “”fix” the problem. Which it won’t axtually do. I had red eyelids for about 9 months straight and that caused the glands to malfunction.

Have you gotten your tea tree oil yet?

9 months of severe inflammation is quite detrimental to gland tissues. What caused it to begin with?

[Milo007]

Have you gotten your tea tree oil yet?

No the ****ing thing is stuck at the Delhi International Airport (India) in the customs department for the last 5 days. I really hate the customs.

[Topher3]

For sure! It definitely could be mites dying, sounds like it to me ! I really hope it is because you’ve had an incredible response after one application imagine after 2 months you could be back to normal. Keep it up and I’m so happy for you !

[Dryeyes1984]

Never had any itchiness on my eyelids just pain,I went to buy the tea tree oil today at the Walgreens but like a dumbo didn't do my research and put it on my eyelashes pure and it burn like hell lol the burning stop an hour later but I must say my eyes feel less dry, and I could see a major difference when I went to watch tv for a bit less pain,later on i tried it again but this time i mix it with water and i even took a trip to target to test my eyes and had the heat in my truck full blast on purpose with no dryness and less light sensitivity could it be the tree oil getting rid of the mites and my inflammation going down, I will keep you updated you have help me more than these docs so far God bless you ,I might no need those expensive scleral lens after all that I pay for already

[Topher3]

Last night when you told me about demodex infestation I went to clean my eyelashes like I do every day but this time I used dandruff shampoo and felt alot of relief less burning and dryness while I'm on my phone typing this, I'm getting the tree oil today could it be mites living on my eyelashes all this time? thank you for your help

Yes it absolutely could be mites on your eyelashes this whole time, did you ever get itchiness like right on the base of your eyelid that’s usually a give away, but there doesn’t have to be symptoms of itching to have demodex that’s how it goes unnoticed so easy.
Really hope it helps man, don’t forget to dilute the tea tree oil to a 50 % water concentration first to see if that burns or not if it’s fine up the concentration until you’re comfortable, the more concentration the better it will kill the mites.goodluck man keep me updated I’m interested in the results!

[Topher3]

I will share a picture from the website of cliradex. The inside of my eyelids look pretty much like that shown in the pic (middle one). I don't know if it's inflammation but steroids definitely increase the yield of my meibomian glands.

it should be a pale pink to a reddish pink. When I had severe inflammation my eyelids were like extreme vibrant red and dark red, that’s when you know your glands are being damaged as your body is sending all histamine there to make the area more permeable to white blood cells so that they can do their job and “”fix” the problem. Which it won’t axtually do. I had red eyelids for about 9 months straight and that caused the glands to malfunction.

Have you gotten your tea tree oil yet?

[Dryeyes1984]

Also how long have you had these symptoms for? Only recently or for a while now? I’m curious.

It all started back in August of last year when I took my daughter and her cousin to six flags blurry vision and light sensitivity started but no dry eye after going to 5 eye docs they all told me they couldnt see anything wrong with my eyes 1 told me to take omega 3 vitamins and send me on my way

Fast forward to December my dry eye hell begins I hadn't gone out in months because I was in so much pain from the light sensitivity and now dry eyes it was work and straight to bed after eating but I thought maybe it's all in my head since docs cant find anything so just went and dealt with it

January came and I did research on dry eye docs around my area I stay in Chicago the doctor I'm going to did the eyegland probing and told me two of my eye glands on my right eye were dead, I felt instant relief but the very next day after
going back to work my symptoms came back now I'm waiting on scleral lens


Last night when you told me about demodex infestation I went to clean my eyelashes like I do every day but this time I used dandruff shampoo and felt alot of relief less burning and dryness while I'm on my phone typing this, I'm getting the tree oil today could it be mites living on my eyelashes all this time? thank you for your help