Dry and sore eyes

[BlueSkies1]

Hi there,

I am wondering if anyone can shine a light on my eye symptoms….

When I wake up in the morning I have trouble seeing at first-my eyes are so dry it’s hard to open them, everything is a bit fuzzy, and they are sore. After being awake for ten minutes or so they start to work better and eventually I can get up. They remain a little sore, dry, and red during the day.

Do you think this is FND? Any insights on how to treat this?

Thanks!😀

[Jofisher]

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[pollybanana]

I have the same symptoms. Often when I wake in the night to go to the loo, I physically cannot open my eyes. They also feel sore and itchy. As the day progresses they are fine but then get tired and itchy in the evening.

[Gypsi]

Quite common and... Nothing to do with fnd . See a good optician, they will examine your eyes and most likely prescrine lubricants, viscotears, for the night, possibly also drops several times a day for a period of time, it's sth called cornea erosion. Have it myself. Can run in families. Sort of dry eye syndrome but more painful.

[HenriettaPoultryfoot]

Hi BlueSkies1.

I like your name. It’s so positive!

So sorry to hear about your eyes. I can relate to the extremely dry and sore eyes.

I have a neurologic condition called Essential Benign Blepharospasm which can be an FND component or an independent issue. Basically, it’s very difficult to keep the eyes open. Along with severely dry eyes, I have quite a bit of pain and a feeling of my right eyeball being sucked into my head. It took a neuro-opthomologist to diagnose it.

If possible, I would recommend going to an opthomologist. They are actual medical doctors and should be able to address your eyes. There are over-the-counter and prescription drops available that may help. I use Restasis, a prescription medicine, along with Pataday and Blink gel drops (both OTC). Together, my eyes are manageable.

I hope you find relief.

HennriettaPoultryfoot

[Resiliant]

Hi, I know the feeling! I wake up and sometimes & feel my lids are stuck, I also squint and walk around for the first few minutes with eyes squeezed tightly as they just don't seem to be able to cope. (To be clear I have a migrainal condition for 38 years *not related to FND) so light is a problem but this is newer & different. I also get double vision now. I have dry eye condition for years (20) and was given gel as well as drops in the last year or so in an effort to further help.my eyes. I have found, hat the gel really soothes my eyes so much better than even my drops. The optamologist also checks my eye pressure (annually) as I have a pre disposition to glaucoma because of my migrainal condition. It might be worth at least getting your doctor to see if you need drops to lubricate your eyes & then seeing an eye specialist if no improvemt. As I said they check for pressure in eyes, diseases etc & the tests are non invasive. ..I hope you get some relief... It is tough to deal with it all...best wishes.

[BlueSkies1 in reply to Resiliant]

Thanks so much for sharing these insights : )