Help with period, hormones & eye problems (Meibomian gland disorder)

[Rosiebm111]

In January 2020 I came off the contraceptive pill, since I have been having awful (so awful I need to take time off work the pain is severe) periods but also started to have 'styes'. I saw a doctor who put me on a long course of antibiotics immediately once I'd stopped they were back. I then started to record a health diary and noticed that each time I had my period I had a flare up. Both eyes would go red, uncomfortable, painful and usually show some sort of stye.

I've seen an eye doctor who originally said I had Meibomian gland disorder he saw me during a flare up but today I went back and he said I've got the healthiest eyes he's seen and no way do I have Meibomian gland disorder. U turn from last time. Now I of course asked him what to do and unhelpfully he had no answer so I'm here hoping someone can help me.

[wobblybee Administrator Pioneer]

This is actually fairly common, and it’s possible it flares up only at certain times.

Have a look online, search for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, there’s a lot of info and hints on how to cope with the problem.