Flashing lights

[Blitzford72]

Mum has recently started having problems not being able to see due to flashing lights in her eyes ,this is all new Mum has only been diagnosed in the last 7months ,

[LuisRodicioRodicio]

Hi Blitzford72!

I submit for your consideration our experiences and those of other caregivers of PSP patients regarding eye problems, hoping they may be useful to you.

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.

Sebuly14 make this contribution for the problem of eye watering:

“The ophthalmologist said that the eyes of the patient were dry and the surface of his eyes was wrinkled from the dryness. The oil glands in his eyelids were also clogged. I treat his eyes every morning doing the following:

• Moist heat to his eyelids for 5 minutes to help clear the clogged oil glands

• Clean his eyelids with an eyelid cleaner

• Put drops in his eyes

I have been doing this for 2 years and it definitely helps. The ophthalmologist says his eyes are mush better.

This what Sebuly14 use:

- Optase Moist Heat Mask.

- Optase Eyelid Cleansing Wipes Preservative Free.

- Optase Dry Eye Intense Drops Preservative Free.”

• 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.

Hug and luck.

Luis

[MurielnDocP]

flashing lights may be an indication of other eye problems not related to PSP. See your ophthalmologist ASAP as detached retina could get worse quickly.