Pinguecula & 'Dry eyes'

no1catman

My Partner has seen the Doctor and been diagnosed, no problem.

Just curious if anyone else has had this/these problems.

How long did it last? Did you get back to 'normal'?

Is there anything you think that caused/aggravated it - or was it just one of the prices paid for ageing!?

rockie4

Never heard of pinguecula but I do have 'dry eyes' and I use artificial tears 5 or 6 times a day which help.
I have been told that it's a chronic condition which may come with ageing (that is in my case) and I will always have to use the drops but it's not really a hardship, I just pop them in when I need to.

Hughjass

I have dry eyes too as diagnosed by my optitian, I asked him why they kept watering and he told me dry eyes, I was so surprised, I use viscotears gel (available otc from Boots etc) , it really helps and now I dont need to use it everyday but when my eyes are getting dry again I can tell the difference in my vision. I have this for two reasons, too much time spent looking at a computer screen and aging, however, if I cut down my competer usage the condition virtually goes away.

the_devil_made_me_do_it

I have Blepharitis & dry eyes. I was prescribed Lumecare soothing eye gel, which I now buy from Amazon. Great before bed, as you wake up with nice refreshed eyes. This gel can be used anytime during the day when your eyes feel dry.

I was also advised to clean the lid margins. I was using a quite expensive product specifically for cleaning the lid margins (along the lash line), however I now find Saline to be just as good. I clean them before bed & when I wake up.

From what I understand, dry eyes is an ongoing problem which you learn to manage to stop it from flaring up. I make sure I also take an anti-histamine too, just to help avoid any potential allergy issues.

To be honest tho', I would make an appointment to see an optician. From a quick glance at what pinguecula is, I would definitely go and see an optician or eye specialist before trying anything.

nedmundo

Pingueculae are very common, most people develop them to some extent. It's just that they are usually so subtle that unless we look at everyones eyes with magnification and bright light, we won't see them.

They are literally just a benign deposit of collagen and lipid and rarely cause any problems. I'm certainly not convinced they are linked to dry eyes.

nedmundo

If you're concerned or just not sure, then best see an Optometrist - we don't bite!

no1catman

Hi

Thanks for the replies.
My partner has seen an Optician - who thought it was age related 'sun damage' - but then got to thinking 'sun damage?' what sun!?

Then I noticed the 'bumps' - her eyes can very uncomfortable 'grittiness'. The eye 'tears' prescribed (in individual capsules) do help. But it's a puzzle how it started, e.g. ageing, or side-effect of medication (co-drydamol), and even wondered if it was the washer/dryer to blame - sudden rush of hot air when the door opens!!
But at least the 'bumps are benign, which is always a relief to know.