red eyelids

[barney4ever]

I have had glaucoma now for about 8-9 years, and using Latanoprost/timolol drops which is keeping my pressure at an aceptable level. I have got used to some staining below my eyes which I believe is a possible side effect. I had my first cataract removed in April of this year and my second 7 weeks ago. Since then I have noticed my eyelids above and below as well, a pinky red colour. No one seems to know for sure what causes this? I have spoken to a pharmacist, my GP and an Optician. It would seem that red eyes can be quite common but not what I'm experiencing? I am wondering if anyone is having /had the same problem (could I have become allergic to the drops I'm using) and if so have they been treated for it. I live in the UK by the way.

[mrswaffle]

I use 2 types of eye drops; brinzolamide with timolol & also bimatoprost. Years ago, I had slightly inflamed eyelids & the consultant advised me to use Blephasol to clean them, which I’ve been doing daily ever since. My upper eyelids are still a bit red & I have dark circles under my eyes; if I’m going out, I use Clarins concealer, but at my age, it’s not a big priority on the worry list!

[Traveller66]

I also have red eyelids- I was told this was a common side effect of these drops- I use concealer!

[Popsicle57]

I use latanaprost, and I’m experiencing red, dry, sore eyelids from time to time. I’ve assumed it’s the eye drops causing it. In recent weeks I’ve started bathing my eyelids with a cotton pad soaked in boiled cooled water after using the drops, and touch wood, it’s helped greatly.

[PBX142]

I have the same problem with Timolol and Monopost, the preservative-free version of Latanaprost. I just think it's a side effect of the harsh reaction these drugs have on our skin and our eyes. I use a daily eye mask for ten mins that I heat up. It helps ease dry eye/blepharitis. And yes, I use concealer when I go out.

[Nonswimmer in reply to PBX142]

My consultant advises a very small smear of Doublebase gel on upper and lower eyelids to help the redness and sore eye lids. It can be purchased reasonably priced at a chemist or obtained on prescription.

[PBX142 in reply to Nonswimmer]

Thanks! And obvious question: Has it helped ease the redness and soreness? Best wishes

[Nonswimmer in reply to PBX142]

Yes, I use Azopt (brinzolamide) 3 times daily and Zalatan once at night, I have blepharitis so bath my eyes with cooled boiled water wipe top and bottom lids with Blephaclean wipes obtainable at a chemist or on prescription, these can be torn into strips, then a very small smear of double base. It is quite a chore 3 times a day. I've use eye drops since 2003 tinted glasses hid my red and sore eyes but I am grateful I continue to pass the DVL test which enables me to keep my independance by being able to drive aged 78.

[engravosaurus]

Hi. After putting drops in I rinse my eyelids with a couple handfuls of cool water. To remove the drop slop. And I stopped doing nasolacrimal occlusion. Eyelid skin is quite delicate and does not appreciate drop slop and finger pressure.

[barney4ever]

Thank you to all of you that responded to my post about my red eyes, I had an appointment at the Glaucoma clinic today and firstly the consultant said my eye pressure was excellent 13 in each eye! She has taken me off Latanaprost and I'm to try Tiopex for 8 weeks and if this isn't helpful she will consider me having my eyes lazered which scared me a bit. The good news is having both catatracts removed it seems to have helped with getting my eye pressures down.