Guest guest Posted May 22, 2002 Report Share Posted May 22, 2002 In a message dated 5/20/02 5:55:20 PM Central Daylight Time, cdx7159@... writes: > > Sjogren's Syndrome. lupus and the Eye: > > The most frequent eye complaint is the sensation of a foreign body in the > eye, which patients describe as a " gritty " or " sandy " feeling. Other ocular > symptoms include accumulation of thick " ropey " strands in the eyes, > particularly upon wakening; decreased tearing; redness; burning; light > sensitivity; eye fatigue; itching; and a " filmy: sensation that interferes > with vision. Ocular complications include corneal ulceration, > vascularization (formation of new blood vessels) and opacification > (diminished ability to see), followed rarely by perforation. Many patients > are able to treat problems symptomatically. Others are forced to cope with > blurred vision and constant eye discomfort. > > Thanks so much for the article. I have not been diagnosed with this disease, but it sounds like exactly the problem I have had with my eyes for about 15 years. I have complained to my family about the " ropey " strands in my eyes and the sandy, gritty feeling for years. Several docs over the years have said they thought it was " pink eye " which I've also had, and this isn't pinkeye. I am going to ask my doc about this during my visit next week and find out if there is anything that can be done to ease it a little bit. Thanks, Alice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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