Hi just wondered if anyone has suffered a sore aching weeping eye that's blurry. I've had it about 3 weeks now. When it first started I had a sinus infection. That's cleared with 2 different antibiotics. When I wake up in the morning it feels sticky but not gungy. It aches every now and then and feels sore and waters a lot. I now think it's starting in the other eye too. I saw the optician 2 weeks ago. I had it then but he had a good check and said my blurry eyes is the diabetes and when my levels are stablised the blurry ness will go. Any idea anyone?
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Have exactly the same problem right eye painful and just getting over sinus infection. Have to wait until Thursday to see the doctor lets hope its the aftermath of sinusitis.
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You can get blurry eyes with un controlled diabetes, high bg levels make the lens of the eyes swell which in turn causes blurry vision. However you say your eyes are also sore, so best to see your gp and and get them checked.
Thanks noblehead. I think I may have too. It's so annoying especially now it's started in the other eye. Probably won't get an appointment anytime quick though so may speak to pharmacist tomorrow.
Could it be a seasonal allergy? Allergy to weed and birch pollen is rife this time of year. I'm having to take more antihistamines now than in the summer!
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Pharmacist is good Pip, it sounds very much like Conjunctivitis although it may be something else. Good luck and hope you get it sorted.
Ooh thank you toastlover (great name) I didn't think of that. I do suffer hay fever but mines normally early in the year. Not had eye problems with it though for years. They used to itch like crazy and gungy. Mine feel gungy and weepy but they're not sticking or itchy. I have been sneezing. Will dig out the antihistamines I think. Thank you
I had similar symptoms when i was newly diagnosed. Your diabetic screening and eye optician should be able to sort this out. Uncontrolled diabetic led me to dry eye conditions, burning and redish sensation. Retina and cataract. And i am constantly uses eye drops and ointments. You should be fine once it's fully controlled.
Thanks dave is that the same as an optician. My optician also does the retinal screening for diabetes. I think that's right. It's Where they take photos behind the eye to check the blood vessels. (He showed me some photos and told me what to expect ) he said my eyes were fine 2 weeks ago although a little worse since he last saw me. He didn't want to prescribe stronger glasses til I get my sugar levels stablised. He did say that any irritant would make my eyes water when I told him about this problem.
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I've recently just got over this, it can also cause you to have blocked tear ducts and can be very irritating, antibiotic eye drops will resolve this you can purchase it over the counter
Thank you kenbaker6679
Is it an infection then and if so what could have caused it? Maybe the sinus infection! Will go chemist first thing in the morning now. Thank you.
You are more than welcomed and not alone. Try cold water remedy if it worsen but it won't. Cool it a bit, i feel stiffness on my right eye since i recently done screening but i will change hospital. Also get a referal from your doctors to see a dietician. And slight exercise can be helpful.
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Ya welcome Pip high sugars will make you prone to this, but yes its an infection and eye drops will help you out. Be prepared they may sting a little once you first start using them.
Thank you. My sugars have been pretty good since starting the lchf. Not been much over 7 since Friday. Today it's been 4's and 5's even after the yummy choc cake. (Lchf recipe I found on here). I've lost almost a stone in 4 weeks so very pleased. Now just need to kept them stable and lose another 1/2 stone. Thanks for the warning about the stinging too.
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No, they're not the same, much much more qualified. Our optician is overseen by the regional ophthalmology department. Their consultants are excellent.
