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Hey all,
Ive been battling eye problems this past August. I was originally diagnosed with blepharitis and MGD (in one eye alone) and was put on antibiotics and steroids. After growing ever more frustrated, with my doctor, the problem began to affect my left eye as well (Weird huh?)...
I eventually couldnt even use a computer and went to the ER, where I was told I had chronically dry eyes, and that my eyelid margin looked pretty darn good (the doc said I had no evidence of blepharitis). Although when I do expell the glands, some white liquid (it is not pasty, rather it is like white drops) is expelled...
I received a referal to Dr. Latkany, who immediately told me I slept with my eyes open, and that I tend not to blink as much as I should, and that this has been a major cause of my dry eye. What was remarcable was that as soon as he came into the office he told me this, without even looking at my eyes with the machine. He is an incredible physician.
I have started sleeping with tranquileyes (and using regular drops) and this has made my eyes feel extremely better, and I no longer wakeup feeling terrible.
Now here is my problem: My eyes feel perfect now 24 hours a day, except when I use the computer. After using the computer for 20 minutes, they feel shot! Adjusting the angle at which I view the monitor has definitely helped.
I am very frustrated because my job requires me to use a computer most of the time. And my efficiency has just plumetted to the point that my boss has been growing frustrated with my level of performance (he knows about my condition, but doesnt truly understand what we go through as dry eye sufferers).
Side note: At the same time I began having eye problems, I started developing skin problems, which my dermatologist diagnosed as seborrheic dermatitis. It is pretty much raised skin that is very flaky in three areas, most noticeably in the middle of my forehead (right between the eyes).
I feel like this *cant* be a coincidence, and that the problems must be related to one another. I was told to wash my face with anti-dandruff shampoo, but this hasnt really helped the skin condition. Anyone have experience with this?
If any experts out there, can maybe point me in the right direction, I'd be more than thankful. Also, do you think maybe being put on doxycycline would help with the MGD?
Ive been battling eye problems this past August. I was originally diagnosed with blepharitis and MGD (in one eye alone) and was put on antibiotics and steroids. After growing ever more frustrated, with my doctor, the problem began to affect my left eye as well (Weird huh?)...
I eventually couldnt even use a computer and went to the ER, where I was told I had chronically dry eyes, and that my eyelid margin looked pretty darn good (the doc said I had no evidence of blepharitis). Although when I do expell the glands, some white liquid (it is not pasty, rather it is like white drops) is expelled...
I received a referal to Dr. Latkany, who immediately told me I slept with my eyes open, and that I tend not to blink as much as I should, and that this has been a major cause of my dry eye. What was remarcable was that as soon as he came into the office he told me this, without even looking at my eyes with the machine. He is an incredible physician.
I have started sleeping with tranquileyes (and using regular drops) and this has made my eyes feel extremely better, and I no longer wakeup feeling terrible.
Now here is my problem: My eyes feel perfect now 24 hours a day, except when I use the computer. After using the computer for 20 minutes, they feel shot! Adjusting the angle at which I view the monitor has definitely helped.
I am very frustrated because my job requires me to use a computer most of the time. And my efficiency has just plumetted to the point that my boss has been growing frustrated with my level of performance (he knows about my condition, but doesnt truly understand what we go through as dry eye sufferers).
Side note: At the same time I began having eye problems, I started developing skin problems, which my dermatologist diagnosed as seborrheic dermatitis. It is pretty much raised skin that is very flaky in three areas, most noticeably in the middle of my forehead (right between the eyes).
I feel like this *cant* be a coincidence, and that the problems must be related to one another. I was told to wash my face with anti-dandruff shampoo, but this hasnt really helped the skin condition. Anyone have experience with this?
If any experts out there, can maybe point me in the right direction, I'd be more than thankful. Also, do you think maybe being put on doxycycline would help with the MGD?
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