Dry Eyes
I have been suffering from dye eyes recently and when |I last went to Addenbrookes, I got a prescription for some eye drops to ease the problem. They do to a certain extent, but I can’t put the drops in myself. I have this thing about eyes.
I did find this page for stroke sufferers on the RNIB web site, which explains how eyes can be effected by strokes and also gives some helpful advice.
A common effect of stroke-related vision problems is an increased sensitivity to light. The brain seems to have difficulty adjusting to different levels of light. Tinted glasses or sunglasses may be helpful in reducing the discomfort some people experience.
Another problem which can follow stroke is dry eye. The rate of blinking may slow following a stroke and /or there may be incomplete eye closure with a partial blink which will cause a part of the cornea to dry resulting in the eye feeling uncomfortable. Artificial tears, and reminding the person to try to blink completely and often, may be a possible solution for dry eyes.
But then the RNIB should know about eyes.
So I’m wearing my prescription sunglasses and trying to remember to blink! That is not meant to be trite or sarcastic, but it is easier for me than to put the solution in my eyes!
The Anonymous Widower 
I use some wipes called Supranette, from Boots, and they help me – I have dry eyes, but also fairly mild chronic belphritis – inflammation of the inside of the eyelids. Last time I was buying the wipes I noticed Optrex had a spray for dry eyes, which you spray onto your closed eyelids, sounds odd, but may be worth a try:
http://www.boots.com/en/Optrex-Actimist-Eye-Spray-10ml_858152/
Comment by Liz P | July 18, 2010 |
I’ve used that and it works.
Comment by AnonW | July 18, 2010 |
I have seen a wee device that makes putting drops into eyes on your own a bit easier. The dropper bottle fits into it and places drops centrally to eye. Ask in chemist.
Comment by Anne | July 19, 2010 |