Hi gang. My eyes (maybe the lids?) are often itchy. I presumed that this was part of the PD but am unsure 🫤. Typing this post title didn’t seem to bring up many similar posts although Google tells me that we’re partial to inducing Bleparirtis?
Thanks in advance to any contributors
Jeeves.
Your ophthalmologist should be able to sell you tea-tree oil to clean your eyelids and address the blepharitis. I use mine pretty much every day as it’s hayfever time in OZ
Thanks 2 bags. Long time no see/hear. Are you doing ok?
I reckon I have had PD for over 50 years now, and I used to keep it in check with Squash every day, but I can no longer play with either hand let alone with two bats! I am reduced to a small step through electric bike, not getting the exercise that I need.. nevertheless, I am in good spirits as the very low carb diet is excellent for mental health. We flew out of Heathrow on Thursday for the very last time. On our way to Sydney where two of our sons live. I really hope your recent operation is a success. Best regards, Phil
Lest anyone feel moved to treat their eyelids with tea tree oil as a result of reading the prior comment, any such potion would have to only contain a tiny amount of something that strong. No one should be using anything on their eyelids that is not specifically approved for the purpose, except for soap and water.
It was prescribed by my ophthalmologist in Australia, and is very effective and not at all irritating, unlike soap! It is specifically for eyelid care.
Ahhh but thats very specific for eylids! I agree with PB, s comment. Never ever use teatee oil on eyes. Its dangerous on pure state. A preparation specific for eyes yes. As prescribed by dr or oftalmologist.
Hi mate. The best to you and your family. Switch on 29th Sept which hopefully reduce many symptoms although I’ve got a feeling that my voice might come a cropper during the process. But, my problem. Take care.
Hi, Dr. has prescribed husband Ocufresh lubricating eye drops to sooth irritated and itchy eyes. I prefer to bathe them in boiled water.
I get blepharitis regularly it seems. Use Pataday drops which helps the itching. Just recently, hubby with PD started getting itchy any teary eyes. Now uses Pataday as well.
Also as 2bats mentioned there are eyelid cleaners to help with blepharitis and cleaning of eye lids.
Seborrheic dermatitis is related to PD.
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common condition that causes the skin on or around the eyelids to become dry, itchy, and irritated.03 It is a chronic, relapsing form of eyelid dermatitis that can also affect the scalp, chest, nasolabial creases, and intertriginous areas.2 Seborrheic dermatitis of the eyelids tends to affect just the eyelid margins and is seen more frequently in adults. The cause is usually not known, but it can be caused by a reaction to the bacteria that live naturally on the eyelid skin. It can occur in people with and without eczema, but it is most commonly associated with seborrhoeic dermatitis.1 Moisturizing the skin, avoiding allergens, and applying topical medication are some ways of managing it.
I have not been diagnosed with PD but have been plagued by what I think is Seborrheic dermatitis for 15 years, including, I think, on my eyelids (one eyelid or the other, not both at once). I used to think they were tiny pimples (I could not see them, it just felt like that might be what they were). [can't see my eyelids without closing my eyes 
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Itchy eyes may result from dry eyes and generally a Sicca syndrome which can arise as part of PD as well as many other conditions, e.g. autoimmune diseases. Typically eyedrops are recommended to soothe dry eyes, although they did not do much for me.
Washing out my eyes with cold water several times a day provides the best relief. And spending as much time as possible outdoors, not in heated, dry rooms.
Based on my mother's eye doctor's recommendation, I am using Opticon Eye Drops once a day at night mainly for itching and watering and then once during the day, I am using 'Refresh' for dry eyes.
With the blepharitis issue being excess bacteria, anything added to the eyes is probably going to cause residue. Refresh for dry eyes is very good since many pwp don't blink enough (another movement issue). Iused to wear contact lenses which I found out can cause 'blepharitis' but also Meibomian gland blocking (which is where the natural lubrication comes from for our eyes). For me, being not the pwp, I just stopped wearing contact lenses and 99.9% cured. I didn't find anything topically helped except cleaning my eyes every morning as part of general health. As BoltUpright says - Sebo Derm. is an issue for many people including Pders unfortunately.
yes, my mother has Seborrheic Dermatitis and all those very small hard cyst like pimples all over her face.
Hubby gets painful eyes too. He usually puts it down to pollen or dust but sometimes feels it is medication coming out his tear ducts
Hi Jeeves. My ophthalmologist spotted my dry eyes a few years ago and gave me samples of OTC eye drops she recommends...I them and liked Blink the best. I use it four or five times each week, whenever my eyes start to burn or sting, and it seems to fix the problem. I would second the caution about tea tree oil around your eyes...I use it to soak my feet and soften calluses...seems kind of caustic.
Good luck with the continuing DBS journey.
I think I've tried every eye drop under the sun. I like Similasan aging eye relief. It doesn't have the rebound effect of other commercial eye drops. I tried gentle tea tree oil eye cleanser but even this was too harsh for my sensitive skin. I bought organic castor oil bottled with a dropper and put a couple drops on each eyelid (one at a time Bolt 😉) and massage into the skin around my eyes and up onto my forehead where I have dermatitis. I do this after my shower when my skin is clean and the castor oil seals in moisture.
I live in a northern climate where it's desert dry in the winter. It's a miserable condition. This helps me live with it.
SE
Thanks
I use eye drops obtained from my eye doctor once a day for dry eyes caused by lack of blinking. I had cataract covered lenses replaced and that seems to have improved dry eyes itch also.
If you want to give yourself a treat put a used warm / hot tea bag over both closed eyes and leave the bags in place for 5 minutes . put back into hot water and re-apply 3 times should do it. Also good for clearing blocked and infected tear ducts and clearing "sleep" residue .Try not to rub your eyes but if you know that you will wash your hands first.
Hi Jeeves, My ophthalmologist diagnosed my itchy eyes as Demodex Blepharitis. 70% of adults have these tiny demodex mites that live in the pores of your eyelashes. The Tea Tree Opthalmic solution is a good idea, or you can get Oust from Amazon and wipe your eyelids once on each side of the unfolded wipe before you go to bed at night. There is no permanent cure approved by the FDA, but either one of these will keep their numbers at bay. Good luck, Jeeves
Thanks very much for that Grace
I imagine there's a connection between eye disease and PD. When I was diagnosed with PD I subsequently developed eye problems. But I also moved 2000 miles, from arid Wyoming desert to swampy, moldy Connecticut.
Wyoming is mostly high-altitude desert. And windy. In fact Wyoming is a native word meaning goddamn windy place. But I never had eye problems until I moved to Ct, Now I start every day by rubbing crusts out of my eyelids.
You were sensitized by something in your new environment. If you can travel, Environmental Health Center in Dallas specializes in testing and discovering the root cause and then de-sensitizes you over time. Similar to what is done with peanut allergies. It worked well for my son's allergies and they diagnosed my multiple chemical sensitivity.
SE
Hello! Do you notice any other extra signs of dryness? I am constantly drinking water. I use an eye drop every day 2 or 3 times. I use preservative free sterile vials. Refresh Optive lubricant eye drops. They really help I also use saline nasel spray
I have dry skin but then I’ve always had this. I was struck by your nasal spray usage. There’s clearly some link to the mucous membranes and throat with me too.
Sjögrens syndrome (SS)?my.clevelandclinic.org/heal...
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) is the classical ocular condition that affects patients with SS [But not exclusively SS].
You can have your opthalmologist test you.
Diagnosis is usually obtained both by measuring tear production and tear-film stability (by performing Schirmer's test and tear-break time, respectively), and by staining of the cornea with Rose Bengal (or other colorants) to evaluate damage to the epithelium. Patients suffering from KCS might complain of foreign-body sensation, irritation, photosensitivity, with increased visual discomfort and possibly impairment. Moreover, KCS may be complicated by the appearance of different features, which include corneal ulceration and scarring, bacterial keratitis and eyelid infections, which require continuous ophthalmologic care and treatment. Blepharitis or inflammation of the meibomian glands, which produce the lipid component of tears, is another frequently encountered complication and can be managed with local antibiotics [Samarkos and Moutsopoulos, 2005; Foulks, 2003].
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...
They didn't mention this by name but PRP drops (protein rich plasma) could be an option.
SE
Both my eyelids are dry and itchy on the outside of the lid, nothing that any eyedrops could help. The dryness and itching has gone to my forehead, scalp, neck, and back, as well as fingers at various times over the past 7-8 years. Diagnosis: psoriasis. Cause: liver is overwhelmed and cannot keep up with its job. It is minor now but still eyes and small bit of scalp bother me throughout the day. Want to know more? PM me.
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