Urgent help 😢 eye uveitis

[Chakra111]

Hi I have Iga Vasculitis and iv had problems with my eye for a few mo this.The optometrist seen me at home and said I have an ulcer and uveitis in tight eye.

I'm really scared and I have an appointment at eye clinic tomorrow morning.

I read on Google that steroid eye drops can have bad side effects such as burning etc.

I'm petrified.

Optometrist said I may need a steroid drop to help this heal.

Help as I'm so scared and going alone.

[JaneLE Administrator]

Hi, Please don't panic. Speak to the clinician in the morning and explain your worries. I have had several types of eye drops and got on ok. The only thing to think is about driving home, if you can arrange a taxi/ train/bus that might help. Good Luck. Jane

[Chakra111 in reply to JaneLE]

Thanks for reply. Got it over with for now until Monday. Discovered its an ulcer on front of eye and an infection so got antibiotic drop (ExOcin) and probably will get a steroid at clinic on Monday It's been quite painful today after all lights and drops in but already feel relief. To drop those in every hour

[orthotist]

Don't worry about steroid eye drops they hardly sting at all.also I have found steroid eye ointment more effective,put in just before bedtime no sting works overnight

[AmyS1]

Good treatment can save your sight. Make sure the opthalmologist is aware of your vasculitis!

[zoe69 Moderator Volunteer Vasculitis UK]

I hope your appointment went well and that the ophthalmologist answered all your questions. You should inform your vasculitis doctor as well.

[Budapest in reply to zoe69]

I have also used steroid eye drops and, separately, steroid eye ointment; both were very effective.

I use Clinitas drops daily for dry eyes &, again, they work very well.

Sometimes, especially when I first wake up, my eyes are red and sore because of the dryness,. Again the drops are helpful.

Tell the eye specialist about your concerns so s/he can reassure you.

[Chakra111 in reply to zoe69]

Thank you.Yeh it was a long day and in and out for tests, and a quick scan of eye. Lots of lights in eye and drops so eye became very painful bit they discovered I have the ulcer on front and an infection. So an antibiotic drop (ExOcin) until Monday then due back to clinic and she said probably give me steroid then.

My anxiety about it is horrendous.

But after a good we cry got it over with.

It's just that and everything else health wise.. 😌 reaching out on here helps so much.

Thanks for all replies 🙏 😘

[zoe69 Moderator Volunteer Vasculitis UK in reply to Chakra111]

Your anxiety is understandable. I hope the antibiotic drops will help. Keep us updated.