drsteroid:
that means u have subluxation of d lens...u can visit an eye clinic where proper examination wil be carried out on u,and see if u require surgery 2 hep get ur lens back,or implantation of IOL (intra ocular lens)..if u re nt comfortable wit the eye glasses,u can as well get contact lens which wil make u more comfortable...try visit an eye doctor as soon as possible

i prefer surgery but it seems they are afraid of carrying out the surgery ,and in d aspect of glasses i cant cope because i am now refered to as a low vision patient by optometrist in ubth, am too young for those telescope and biconcave fat lens

[quote author=drsteroid post=27672605]its very much possible if no cornea problem or other pathological cause.artificial tears and anti allergic drugs can help her feel much better and stop the prickling sensation,but she needs visit an eye clinic so that copious irrigation can be done 2 know if there is any fb in her eyes so that it can be removed..after then,drugs can be prescribed to her.[/quote/)
Thank you doc..

stardragon:

u mean it can be treated totaly or healed?

and where can i get the drugs?

there is really no drug that can treat dry eye,but there are drugs that can help increase rate of production of tears and those that helps 2 make the patient comfortable 4rm symptoms of dry eyes..the drugs are available in well known pharmaceutical stores.I wil advise u 2 see an eye doctor so that he can prescribe the right drug combination after comprehensive examination of your eyes and after copious irrigation...tanx

ChiefTortoise:
i prefer surgery but it seems they are afraid of carrying out the surgery ,and in d aspect of glasses i cant cope because i am now refered to as a low vision patient by optometrist in ubth, am too young for those telescope and biconcave fat lens

my brother no amount of sacrifice is too much 4 ur eyes.your eyes are your windows to the world.losing ones sight is just like being a living corpse cos u won't be aware of your environment anymore.I wil advise u 2 see a low vision specialist as soon as possible,since u have been referred to see one. Glasses or drugs doesn't bring about the required improvement in your vision,hence, the need to see a low vision specialist

U1:
Thanks, drsteroid, for starting this thread and for all the helpful suggestions you're making. God bless you and others who have chipped in a thing or two. I need your help also.

I've been battling with progressively worsening blurred vision for years. Glasses have not helped to check the unpleasant phenomenon. Do glasses ever stop or halt blurry vision issues? May I also know what could be responsible for involuntary tears from the eyes? If it matters, I use phones and laptops for most part of my waking hours.

You once made mention of a special eyeglasses for people using laptops regularly. What are the glasses called and please how do I get a pair of those? Thank you.

the type of myopia u have is degenerative myopia I.e your refractive status keeps changing due to developmental changes in your eys as u grow older.its really not a problem.glasses don't correct vision permanently,they only aid us 2 see well by making sure the image formed is on the retina.involuntary tearing can be as a result of eyestrain and refractive error.in your own case,since u make use of laptop always,u tend 2 tear because of the reduction in number of blinks u make due to constant focusing on the laptop while working with it. Anti reflection lenses helps to protect the eyes against rays 4rm laptops and computers,its really gud if u can get one 4rm an eye clinic since UV rays have been implicated as one of the causes of cataract...tanx

drsteroid:
how long did u use d drugs? I wil like u 2 send me a request on bbm or we talk more on whatsapp,so thaat I can really know why u realy need 2 change your drugs.tanx

Good morning Dr, i used 1 Vistulent n 2 Optodexine n surplus mg daily of predisolone n 1 Bioptic N eye ointment (more than half remain) n Meta B half sachet.

Na watsapp my power reach 08060083474 Rukky/Fada is d official name. Thanks.

drsteroid:
there is really no drug that can treat dry eye,but there are drugs that can help increase rate of production of tears and those that helps 2 make the patient comfortable 4rm symptoms of dry eyes..the drugs are available in well known pharmaceutical stores.I wil advise u 2 see an eye doctor so that he can prescribe the right drug combination after comprehensive examination of your eyes and after copious irrigation...tanx

Ok thanks,
lastly, can dry eyes lead to total blindness.
The artificial eye tears u prescribed, can i use it the rest of my life without much side effect?

drsteroid:
the type of myopia u have is degenerative myopia I.e your refractive status keeps changing due to developmental changes in your eys as u grow older.its really not a problem.glasses don't correct vision permanently,they only aid us 2 see well by making sure the image formed is on the retina.involuntary tearing can be as a result of eyestrain and refractive error.in your own case,since u make use of laptop always,u tend 2 tear because of the reduction in number of blinks u make due to constant focusing on the laptop while working with it. Anti reflection lenses helps to protect the eyes against rays 4rm laptops and computers,its really gud if u can get one 4rm an eye clinic since UV rays have been implicated as one of the causes of cataract...tanx

Thanks so much. If I may ask, is there any remedy for this so-called degenerative myopia? Or is it a case of newer glass prescriptions every now and then? Also, any idea of what the anti-reflection glasses go for, cost wise? Thanks.

drsteroid:
does the redness affect all part of the white eye,or just a little portion,any pain or discharge?

Yes it affects all d white part,no pains tho,jst itching...

drsteroid:
I am an Eye doctor, I discovered through clinical experience that most Patients don't really know about some basic things and problems affecting the eyesn and these has led to simple eye problems being seen as complicated and frightening to most patients and they don't really know how to go about it. There are some eye problems that are hereditary,which requires normal routine eye examinations but due to ignorance most patients tend to lose their sight to eye problems that could have been prevented. I want to use this opportunity to enlighten us and provide solutions to problems affecting the eyes,in line with WHO Vision 2020-Right to sight for all, so all questions concerning the eyes are welcomed

I feel this pain n aching often times when I use my phone, laptop or even play game for bout 40 to 60 minutes. Usually starts with one eyes. What could be wrong

stardragon:

Ok thanks,
lastly, can dry eyes lead to total blindness.
The artificial eye tears u prescribed, can i use it the rest of my life without much side effect?

yes! Artificial tears has little or no side effect..it has d same physiologgical components with the natural tears in our eyes.dry eyes can lead to blind due to the erosion of the corneal epithelium which can lead to cornea ulcer,and if left untreated can progress to microbial keratitis which is more devastating and can lead to cornea opacity from scar formation leading to blindness in that eye.

eightsin:


I feel this pain n aching often times when I use my phone, laptop or even play game for bout 40 to 60 minutes. Usually starts with one eyes. What could be wrong

I will like to know hw old u are,cos these are some of presbyopic symptoms and could also be as a result of photophobia?

jworos:
Yes it affects all d white part,no pains tho,jst itching...

you may be having allergic conjunctivitis..which results 4rm exposure to exogenous substances like dusts,smoke,etc.you need anti allergic drugs to help relieve u 4rm these symptoms

U1:


Thanks so much. If I may ask, is there any remedy for this so-called degenerative myopia? Or is it a case of newer glass prescriptions every now and then? Also, any idea of what the anti-reflection glasses go for, cost wise? Thanks.

there is other remedy for degenerative myopia,which is keratectomy.it is a LASER surgery done on the cornea to help reduce cornea curvature if too steep.it is not done in Nigeria presently,but in abroad.antiireflection coated lenses are very affordable..try visit an eye clinic close to u for one.

drsteroid:
yes! Artificial tears has little or no side effect..it has d same physiologgical components with the natural tears in our eyes.dry eyes can lead to blind due to the erosion of the corneal epithelium which can lead to cornea ulcer,and if left untreated can progress to microbial keratitis which is more devastating and can lead to cornea opacity from scar formation leading to blindness in that eye.

so pls, can u recommend one articial tears which can be of a beneficial help to me.

drsteroid:
I will like to know hw old u are,cos these are some of presbyopic symptoms and could also be as a result of photophobia?

I'm 26 sir.

eightsin:


I'm 26 sir.

I think u are photphobic,severe photophobia sometimes coms with headche and also migraine.I wil advise u visit an eye clinic where photochromic lens can be prescribed 2 u..this wil make u feel much comfortable when using ur fone,laptops etc and even when in a bright environment.tanx

stardragon:

so pls, can u recommend one articial tears which can be of a beneficial help to me.

u can get tear naturale eye drop

drsteroid:
there is other remedy for degenerative myopia,which is keratectomy.it is a LASER surgery done on the cornea to help reduce cornea curvature if too steep.it is not done in Nigeria presently,but in abroad.antiireflection coated lenses are very affordable..try visit an eye clinic close to u for one.

Thanks. God bless you.

Hello Doc,
I must say u,re doing a fantastic job.
Keep it up?

My Aunt had a cataract surgery 2months back n it was great, I mean successful. But since then she,s been placed on numerous eye drops, and she,s getting tired of them. Some of which are 1. Novartis Hypo Tears Gel, Polyacrilic Acid Vitamin A Palmitate. (she hasn't started this tho) 2. Systane Ultra. Lubricant eye drops, Alcan Sterile,and many others after d cataract surgery.

My questions are;
Should she diiscontinue all eye drops?
Which are/ is the most important to be used?

She has no complain & in her sixties.

adaphik:
Hello Doc,
I must say u,re doing a fantastic job.
Keep it up?

My Aunt had a cataract surgery 2months back n it was great, I mean successful. But since then she,s been placed on numerous eye drops, and she,s getting tired of them. Some of which are 1. Novartis Hypo Tears Gel, Polyacrilic Acid Vitamin A Palmitate. (she hasn't started this tho) 2. Systane Ultra. Lubricant eye drops, Alcan Sterile,and many others after d cataract surgery.

My questions are;
Should she diiscontinue all eye drops?
Which are/ is the most important to be used?

She has no complain & in her sixties.

good day,once a patient had successfully undergone cataract surgery,he/she needs to be placed on antibiotics drugs,anti inflammatory drugs and other drugs to aid the healing of the surgical wounds.the patient ought to continue using the drugs and go 4 regular eye check to no if the wound is fully healed.so there is really no problem using eyedrops and oral drugs after cataract surgery.the only thing is that the patient is supose to always go 2 d clinic for post-operative cataract management.The drugs u listed are drugs used to manage patients with dry eyes and allergies.so there is really nothing bad using such drugs after cataract surgery,considering the fact that she is also in her post menopausal age which affects rate of tear production causing dry eyes. I wil advise she should try continue with her post cataract management and see her eye doctor regularly...tanx

drsteroid:
good day,once a patient had successfully undergone cataract surgery,he/she needs to be placed on antibiotics drugs,anti inflammatory drugs and other drugs to aid the healing of the surgical wounds.the patient ought to continue using the drugs and go 4 regular eye check to no if the wound is fully healed.so there is really no problem using eyedrops and oral drugs after cataract surgery.the only thing is that the patient is supose to always go 2 d clinic for post-operative cataract management.The drugs u listed are drugs used to manage patients with dry eyes and allergies.so there is really nothing bad using such drugs after cataract surgery,considering the fact that she is also in her post menopausal age which affects rate of tear production causing dry eyes. I wil advise she should try continue with her post cataract management and see her eye doctor regularly...tanx

Thx a lot. Very correct.
Pls can u prescribe an alternative lubricant eye drop , as d one above is finished n not readily available in Nigeria. She bought d systane in the US. THX.

adaphik:


Thx a lot. Very correct.
Pls can u prescribe an alternative lubricant eye drop , as d one above is finished n not readily available in Nigeria. She bought d systane in the US. THX.

sorry I have been offline for a while.she can continue with the other drugs as they are also lubricants for the eyes.tanx

jauntty:
Is the tearing and itching more when U read or watch? Or perhaps more in a windy environment or under the A/C ?? And do u also feel like sands in the eye??

read? no watch? maybe yes but no sand at all

Saheed9:
read? no watch? maybe yes but no sand at all

so wch drugs have u used b4?

drsteroid:
so wch drugs have u used b4?

visine eye drop

Saheed9:
visine eye drop

visine is a vasoconstrictor,for congested blood vessels.

drsteroid:
visine is a vasoconstrictor,for congested blood vessels.

is it d congestion dat caused d tearin nd itching

Saheed9:
is it d congestion dat caused d tearin nd itching

visine is not the drug used in treating tearing and itching,dats what I meant...mast cell stabilizers and anti histamines are used.

drsteroid:
visine is not the drug used in treating tearing and itching,dats what I meant...mast cell stabilizers and anti histamines are used.

what do u think I should do now?

Saheed9:
what do u think I should do now?

I wil advise u 2 visit an eye clinic where proper test and diagnosis can be carried out on u

drsteroid:
I wil advise u 2 visit an eye clinic where proper test and diagnosis can be carried out on u

thanks a lot Dr.