Results 1 to 8 of 8

Thread: What's WRONG with my eyes?!

  1. #1
    Featured Member kandie_kitten's Avatar
    Joined
    May 2005
    Posts
    1,944
    Thanks
    164
    Thanked 498 Times in 218 Posts

    Default What's WRONG with my eyes?!

    So, I've worn contacts for years with no problem.

    But suddenly, I can't wear them, at all.

    Last month, I noticed my eyes were getting very uncomfortable/red at the end of the day, so I tried just cutting down on how much I wear them.

    I switched to every other day wearing contacts, and just sticking to my glasses in between. But my eyes were getting redder and more sore.

    So I've been wearing my glasses only for about 2 weeks now.

    But last night I had a party, so I put my contacts in, and had them in for 3 hours max. They didn't bother me at all, so I was happy! I came home, took them out, went to bed.

    When I woke up, my eyes were so red, sore, and swollen, I literally couldn't open them. When I finally did, I couldn't stand any light at all; I had to cover my window with a dark sheet, and turn off all lights.

    What the heck is wrong with me?! I have an eye doctor appointment, but the earliest they could fit me in was in 2 weeks.

    I change my contacts regularly, clean them constantly, what the heck?!

  2. #2
    Veteran Member
    Joined
    Dec 2006
    Posts
    247
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts

    Default Re: What's WRONG with my eyes?!

    Are you on a new birth control? I know that the Nuva ring list intolerence to contact lenses as one of its side effects.

  3. #3
    Veteran Member omfgbarbie's Avatar
    Joined
    Aug 2005
    Location
    NYC-MIAMI
    Posts
    210
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post

    Default Re: What's WRONG with my eyes?!

    maybe youre allergic to something in the contact solution?

  4. #4
    Veteran Member jennahoff's Avatar
    Joined
    Apr 2008
    Posts
    502
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts

    Default Re: What's WRONG with my eyes?!

    I used to work for an eye doctor.
    Sounds like a corneal infection/ulcer. totally treatable with an antibiotic.
    if your eye doc cant get u in, go to your family doc. they will be able to prescribe drops. or go to an eye place that accepts walk ins like lenscrafters, pearle, sears etc.
    ~jenna~

  5. #5
    Veteran Member Ruby Ruckus's Avatar
    Joined
    Aug 2008
    Location
    Virginia
    Posts
    524
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 38 Times in 31 Posts

    Default Re: What's WRONG with my eyes?!

    perhaps you've scratched either your retina or cornea. going to the doctor as soon as possible is in your best interest. in the meantime, wear contacts only when absolutely necessary
    "If she wants to dance and drink all night, well there's no one that can stop her. She's going til the house lights come up or her stomach spills onto the floor. This night is gonna end when we're damn well ready for it to be over, worked all week long, and now the music is playing on our time. Yeah we do what we do to get by, and then we need a release!" - Against Me!, "Thrash Unreal"

  6. #6
    Featured Member Fawn's Avatar
    Joined
    Oct 2003
    Posts
    1,650
    Thanks
    48
    Thanked 24 Times in 16 Posts

    Default Re: What's WRONG with my eyes?!

    I became allergic to my contact lenses. I found about 2 weeks ago. My symptoms were a lot like yours, and after a while it started to feel like I always had an eyelash in one eye, even though I couldn't find anything in it.

    Turns out I had bumps from the allergic reaction ALL OVER the inner upper eyelid in my right eye. I have to take drops three times a day for at least a month, though the doc says it usually takes about 8 weeks to clear on average. Also, I have to wear my glasses and no contacts until the bumps clear up.

    I then will have to try out the one day disposable contacts and hope those work or get lasik, which since I'm out of contacts anyway, I'm planning on getting the workup and seeing if I qualify.

    As it turns out, developing an allergy to contact lenses after several years of use is very common. Because your symptoms sound almost exacly like mine, I'm guessing that's what's going on.
    " Remember during each test there is some girl in Australia jealous of you who wants to do what you're doing."- Lilithmorrigan

    " If you're young and sexy, why not spend a few years
    Shopping and Fucking? Life is short, but youth is shorter. Ride the wheels off, I say." - FeministStripper

  7. #7
    Featured Member Fawn's Avatar
    Joined
    Oct 2003
    Posts
    1,650
    Thanks
    48
    Thanked 24 Times in 16 Posts

    Default Re: What's WRONG with my eyes?!

    http://www.uveitis.org/medical/artic...e/Allergy.html

    Look here and scroll down to Gaint Papillary Conjunctivitus
    " Remember during each test there is some girl in Australia jealous of you who wants to do what you're doing."- Lilithmorrigan

    " If you're young and sexy, why not spend a few years
    Shopping and Fucking? Life is short, but youth is shorter. Ride the wheels off, I say." - FeministStripper

  8. #8
    Featured Member kandie_kitten's Avatar
    Joined
    May 2005
    Posts
    1,944
    Thanks
    164
    Thanked 498 Times in 218 Posts

    Default Re: What's WRONG with my eyes?!

    Anyway, I made it to a doctor yesterday, after a lot of begging and pleading with the office receptionist.

    I managed to somehow get scar tissue on my eyes, a severe cornea infection, and herpes I (the cold sore type) on my left eye...yes, it's possible to get cold sores in your eyes.

    Which is funny...because I've never had a cold sore in my life. But somehow, I get it in my eye.

    The doctor was completely boggled as this happened. I switch lenses every 2 weeks, keep them meticulously clean, etc...he kept asking if I had been out of the country or something lol.

    He started me on antibiotics and steroids, but I have to go back every week for the next few months to see if it improves; if not, I need surgery

Similar Threads

  1. smoky eyes for redhair/blue eyes
    By colleen in forum Body Business
    Replies: 17
    Last Post: 03-15-2014, 07:24 PM
  2. I think I have the wrong person the wrong impression.
    By mediocrity in forum Life Support
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 03-09-2010, 10:15 PM
  3. House Mom Done Wrong... Waaay Wrong
    By Aleah in forum Stripping (was Stripping General)
    Replies: 22
    Last Post: 01-23-2006, 11:04 PM
  4. House Mom Done Wrong... Waaay Wrong
    By Aleah in forum The Lounge
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 01-18-2006, 04:18 PM
  5. Eyes
    By Liberty in forum Body Business
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 02-13-2003, 08:53 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •