Red Eye Update

[Pusph]

Hi,I posted a few days ago about keep having a bloodshot eye. Now on 4th since the beginning of the month!! Or maybe they never actually completely go in the first place, only disappear from the visible part of my eye?

I went to the MEC clinic at Specsavers and after various tests and examining my eyes which apparently seemed fine (incl pressures etc) and enquiring about my blood pressure - 109/68 - he was of the opinion that it might be to do with the fact that I take daily Aspirin 75mg dissolvable. He didn't seem to think that Prednisolone was the culprit and has suggested to my GP that I have a coagulation test which is booked for Monday 25th Sept.

I will keep you posted. Thanks.

[SheffieldJane]

That is an impressive optician. Good luck!

[PMRpro Ambassador]

He may not think so bit pred does make blood vessels more delicate - and if you are on aspirin, that will compound the problem.

Why are you on aspirin? Is it for a heart condition? It used to be recommended for GCA but no longer as they now feel the risks outweigh the benefits.

[Pusph in reply to PMRpro]

Yes for a heart condition - SVT, but I've always felt that it was just a precaution and them covering their backs! Extended access doctors have told me not to discontinue it, but have arranged the coagulation test recommended by opticians plus full blood count, so hopefully will get to the bottom of it!

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Pusph]

You not on a proper anticoagulant?

[Pusph in reply to PMRpro]

No, just the Aspirin.I take Bisoprolol, Omeprazole, Aspirin and Atorvastatin as well as the Prednisolone. Think I will wait for this coagulation test and full blood count and then tackle my GP (another new one!) about my meds. Or maybe contact the cardiology dept at the hospital as I am still on their list and don't need to go through my doctor's surgery?

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Pusph]

Strange - I thought these days that a new generation anticoagulant was pretty standard - certainly is here for atrial fibrillation which is one form.

[Pusph in reply to PMRpro]

Would that be likely to have less of this effect do you think?

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Pusph]

I'm on one and only bleed a lot briefly for a couple of hours after taking the tablet when it is at its peak in the blood. I deliberately delay taking it if I have a blood test appointment other wise it can take 15mins to stop the vein bleeding. But otherwise I have no problems at all with bruising now the pred is lower,

[EdithWales in reply to PMRpro]

I wish I had read this before, had my blood test on Monday, she failed in my right arm and I have a gigantic bruise on the left one. Taking the anticoagulant afterwards makes so much sense. Thank you 🥂