Floppy eyelid syndrome

Mars · Post by **Mars** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 7:46 pm

Hi Everyone,
I followed up with the eye specialist today and was given that diagnosis along with the same ole, same ole with my eyes. The swelling has gone down but the burning/gritty feeling and dry eyes that water constantly is still there. He said that when you have the floopy eye syndrome, your eyes don't close all the way when sleeping, causing dry eyes. He asked which side I slept on because the eye that is down is usually the worst. Yep - he got me.

I have a new RX and am to use Genteal PM ointment which will keep the eyes more moist during the night. We shall see.

He also asked if I had had my thyroid checked lately. Will consider an order next visit on the 20th of this month.

Any input or thoughts on why he would ask that?

Love,
Mars

Post by **tex** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 8:16 pm

Hi Mars,

I hope the ointment helps. He could be onto something with the comment about thyroid issues. Some people with thyroid problems have a related autoimmune eye condition. Here's a brief description:

http://thyroid.about.com/cs/relatedcond ... isease.htm

There seems to be a pretty strong connection between MC and thyroid issues.

Love,
Tex

harvest_table · Post by **harvest_table** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 9:00 pm

Hi Mars,

Autoimmune stuff again, it seems to leach all over the map in our bodies and MC may be a strong link or generator. Here's the most up to date info I found on what your Doc thinks your problem is.

http://www.co-ophthalmology.com/pt/re/c ... 28!8091!-1

Hope you find relief with the eye cream and you get a good nights rest.

Do I recall right that you also have had sleep problems problems in the past?

Love,
Joanna

barbaranoela · Post by **barbaranoela** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 8:55 am

along with everyone-----I do hope U get to

better and get some relief---

peoples laugh @ me---cus when I watch TV -I always take my

OFF cus I can see better???? go figure that one out--

take dear

Margie

--always thinking of ya---

wow I thought the new babe was already here!!!! think it might be an Xmas present?? whenever---healthy and cuddley--

luve Whatever

Mars · Post by **Mars** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 7:08 pm

Hi Joanna!!!

Yep, sleep problems stuck around for awhile but have seemed to resolve itself. I sleep more than usual on the weekends. My nights are usually about 5 3/4 hours per night and work an 81/2 hour day and repeat the same thing 5 days in a row!

Whew - make myself tired just thinking of it!

How are you?

Love,
Mars