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<blockquote data-quote="viviennem" data-source="post: 323034" data-attributes="member: 31282"><p>I have a recurrent condition called Blepharitis, which is a slight infection of the little sebaceous glands along the eyelids which help to keep your eyes moist. I can tell when it is coming on because I get dry-eye and my (gas-permeable) contact lenses get glued to my eyeballs and take a lot of getting out :shock: . I use Contact Lens Comfort Drops during the day to keep things moist.</p><p></p><p>One of the symptoms of this <em>is</em> 'sticky goo' around the eyes on waking, so it's unlikely that you have this. But I see no reason why you shouldn't use Comfort Drops during the day to help - I'd discuss this with your pharmacist and tell him/her what you're already using. </p><p></p><p>Also ask your doctor if ahything else might help - I have moist eye-wipes, and a special liquid for cleaning my eyelids with when I get symptoms. Anything specially designed for use with an eye condition may help. The moist wipes, for instance, might help to loosen things up before you even open your eyes. Keep them where you can manage them by touch alone. </p><p></p><p>But do ask someone first - they are your eyes, not mine, and I only know what works for me. I'm not qualified.</p><p></p><p>Failing all else, go and talk to an optician. They have all sorts of (expensive!) products that might help.</p><p></p><p>I'm afraid I can't help with the nasal sores. Hope things improve soon.</p><p></p><p>Viv 8)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="viviennem, post: 323034, member: 31282"] I have a recurrent condition called Blepharitis, which is a slight infection of the little sebaceous glands along the eyelids which help to keep your eyes moist. I can tell when it is coming on because I get dry-eye and my (gas-permeable) contact lenses get glued to my eyeballs and take a lot of getting out :shock: . I use Contact Lens Comfort Drops during the day to keep things moist. One of the symptoms of this [i]is[/i] 'sticky goo' around the eyes on waking, so it's unlikely that you have this. But I see no reason why you shouldn't use Comfort Drops during the day to help - I'd discuss this with your pharmacist and tell him/her what you're already using. Also ask your doctor if ahything else might help - I have moist eye-wipes, and a special liquid for cleaning my eyelids with when I get symptoms. Anything specially designed for use with an eye condition may help. The moist wipes, for instance, might help to loosen things up before you even open your eyes. Keep them where you can manage them by touch alone. But do ask someone first - they are your eyes, not mine, and I only know what works for me. I'm not qualified. Failing all else, go and talk to an optician. They have all sorts of (expensive!) products that might help. I'm afraid I can't help with the nasal sores. Hope things improve soon. Viv 8) [/QUOTE]
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