dry eyes vs tearing eyes

[ncgardener799]

My husband who has PSP, has been experiencing tears flowing from his eyes and he is not crying. He also complains of eye discomfort. Eye Dr has prescribed moisturizing drops as he said tears can be an indication of dry eyes that are irritated . Anyone else dealing with similar problem? Do I use moisturizing drops, or eye drying drops??? Thanks!

[Afar]

Yes the watering is a consequence of not having enough natural oils in the tears. This can be improved by cleaning along the lids/eyelashes carefully twice a day and using lubricating drops, gel or ointment regularly. Also if he can take an omega 3 or cod liver oil capsule that can help too. Hope that can provide a little comfort.

Px

[ncgardener799 in reply to Afar]

Thank you, your information is very helpful.

[LuisRodicioRodicio]

hi ncgardener799!These are our experiences and informatios about.

Hug and luck.

Luis

Dry eyes.

The first thing is to evaluate if there is any damage to the cornea.

Erosions in the cornea have been described that lead to a blinking higher than normal that leads to further irritation of the cornea (AJK2001).

If there is not a problema with cornea have in mind dry eyes is a classic problema and drops of artificial tears to the eyes or physiological serum upon request (more often as the disease progresses) is a good solution.

If you have problems applying the drops "Optrex spray" is an alternative. Also warm moist compresses help. Wash your hands beforehand and clean the eyelids with not irritating baby shampoo. and after use a gauze sterilized by each eye, moistened in physiological serum.

Attention. It can be also an allergic problem.

To improve the lubrication of the eye we have tested "Hycosan Extra" (Sodium hyaluronate 0.2%) (Aquoral is similar product) by applying it 3 times a day. It bothers a little in the first seconds after applying. Our experience has been positive and we have noticed that the internal redness of the eyelids has diminished.

For hydration,Systane Hydration UD helps but nothing really works for long. (Hound25).

Consulting an ophthalmologist who has experience in PSP is recommended.

• Clarity produces "photophobia" and irritation of the internal eyelids. The patient used sunglasses frequently and applied artificial tear drops or saline serum upon request (At least 3 times a day). Sometimes suffers headaches and eyes pain on afternoons. We suspect that the origin is photophobia. We usually neutralize them with paracetamol.

• In the morning the eyelids may appear "stuck". To avoid it put eye ointment in at night to help lubricant the eyes. It is also possible that the eye may not stay closed all night and it dries the corneas. The ointment is: 97% petroleum jelly and 3% mineral oil. Xialing or cod liver oil capsule can work also (Afar).

• Blurry eyes may be his not fully closing his eye when he is asleep. The lower part of corneas may be drying out. Are her eye tearing? If so an eye ointment in each eye at night would be good to protect the corneas. Hot compresses on the eyes as well. (Jeff166)

[ncgardener799 in reply to LuisRodicioRodicio]

Thank you Luis, your information is very helpful.

[Sebuly14]

My husband had a similar problem and I took him to see an ophthalmologist for a thorough examination. His cornea was dry and rough and the glands in his eyelids weren’t lubricating his eyes. He recommended a lubricant gel eye drop several times a day and at bedtime for the cornea. He also recommended an eyelid cleanser followed by a warm cloth over his eyes for a few minutes daily. I did this for one year and when we had his eyes examined, the dryness had improved significantly. I continue to use the drops and eyelid cleanser and his eyes are doing well. The doctor said that this isn’t a cure, it just helps relieve the symptoms.

[ncgardener799 in reply to Sebuly14]

Thank you for the good advise. We go to eye Dr this week so I will ask about the cornea specifically as it has been mentioned in several responses.

[Sebuly14 in reply to ncgardener799]

Hope that the visit helps. It has certainly helped my husband!

[Auntbuzzy]

We have chased this problem through several ophthalmologists and neuro ophthalmologists. Sweet husband was functionally blind. Each specialist said dry eyes, and offered a small piece of the solution, but we finally have a regimen that works. I would say it has restored his vision to the point that he can read the paper and use his cell phone! Warm compresses in the morning, clean with eyelid scrubs. Restasis drops twice a day, Systane drops EVERY TWO HOURS, all day. Systane gel before sleep. The restasis is pricey but I’m getting 4 uses out of each vial, dr. said to do this instead of throwing away. Original script was for Xiidra, but that cost was way out of the ball park.Good luck. Restoring his sight has been a huge blessing, don’t give up!

[ncgardener799]

Thank you!

[Nanny857]

My husband’s optician prescribed Hyabak drops for dry eyes which were very helpful. He then told us our GP could prescribe them along with the rest of his medication. It is a very uncomfortable condition. I hope your husband gets some relief.

Lots of love Nanny857

[Runner333]

I wanted to suggest moisture googles. It is a product by Eye Eco for moist heat compresses. It is a pair of googles with gel inserts. You activate the heat by snapping a metal disc inside the insert and it stays warm for 15 minutes. It is available on Amazon. Also you boil the inserts to reuse them.

[ncgardener799 in reply to Runner333]

Thank you very much, I will take a look at that today.

[oilman1]

My wife has the exact same problem and has had it for 3-4 years. We tried all the drops and cleaning and ointments, hot and cold eye compresses, omega 3, cod liver oil, olive oil, etc. but none of it gave much relief. We almost tried the operation where they close off the tear ducts but the potential side effects scared us away. She now "lives with it" and goes through a box of kleenex every couple of days. She uses Systane drops during the day and Systane gel at night. Not a lot of help but better than nothing.