My Conjunctivitis Thread

[odeon]

It felt like that after my laser surgery in 1991. I know how that feels too.

Yes, that sounds more like it.

I'm trying to be but I also have an appointment with my ophthalmologist today.

[odeon]

Chronic conjunctivitis is one of the things I am dreading. I'm now in an on and off blepharitis stage of my rosacea. Conjunctivitis is probably next in line. Not looking forward to long term use of oral antibiotics. But, I am still in the clear. Just living with a chronic sand in my eyes sensation.

I hope you can get rid of it.

['andersom']

It felt like that after my laser surgery in 1991. I know how that feels too.

Yes, that sounds more like it.

I'm trying to be but I also have an appointment with my ophthalmologist today.

Are they sure it is bacterial conjunctivitis?

[odeon]

It felt like that after my laser surgery in 1991. I know how that feels too.

Yes, that sounds more like it.

I'm trying to be but I also have an appointment with my ophthalmologist today.

Are they sure it is bacterial conjunctivitis?

I think so.

There is still some swelling after the surgery, but there is also scarring. That latter causes difficulties lubricating the eye normally and so provides the bacteria with a nice home. Hence conjunctivitis and renewed swelling.

I'm told that they can remove some of that scarring with another operation. It's been done to others in my situation.

[sg1008]

This is different. It feels more like acid in your eye.

I wish I had some advice to give to make it sting less. I hope it gets better soon. Maybe rub some turmeric powder mixed with water around (not in) your eyelid before bed...it'll turn your skin yellow, but it may also help fight infection. This is an entirely experimental suggestion. It may or may not work. Turmeric is a natural antibiotic.

[odeon]

 

I'll look it up. Thanks.

[sg1008]

I'll look it up. Thanks.

Here's a neat bit of info on it:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/194234-the-antibacterial-activity-of-turmeric/

You don't have to buy pills of it, just get the normal turmeric powder at a store.

[Queen Victoria]

It felt like that after my laser surgery in 1991. I know how that feels too.

Yes, that sounds more like it.

I'm trying to be but I also have an appointment with my ophthalmologist today.

Are they sure it is bacterial conjunctivitis?

I think so.

There is still some swelling after the surgery, but there is also scarring. That latter causes difficulties lubricating the eye normally and so provides the bacteria with a nice home. Hence conjunctivitis and renewed swelling.

I'm told that they can remove some of that scarring with another operation. It's been done to others in my situation.

Are they enrolling you in the operation of the month club? 

[odeon]

I hope not.

I hate this. Yes, the operation was a success but the side effects are no fun to deal with. Today I got two cortisone prescriptions "just in case".

[TheoK]

You should ask them about getting tramadol! 

[odeon]

That would have been nice right now.

['andersom']

Goodluck.

[odeon]

It feels better, right now, but it is always better in the mornings.

[TheoK]

Call yer doc and demand tramadol! If he refuses, kill him on the spot!

[McGiver]

That would be he brave thing to do.