Question 1

can  seasonal pollen allergies make you tired  and dry eyes? should i try something else if allegra not helping ? yellow nasal mucous since thurs.

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Season allergies can affect your energy levels.  There is good evidence that untreated allergies causes fatigue in the work place and school environment.  Dry eyes is a little atypical but the itchy eyes could feel like dry eyes.  Other good OTC antihistamine medications are Zyrtec and Claritin.  Good OTC nasal sprays are Flonase and Nasacort (triamcinolone).  Nasal irrigation is helpful too.

Question 2

eyes are almost always irritated. dry, watery, red, small amounts of mucus. have allergies and dry eyes. eye drops don't always help. best solution?

Accepted Answer

Initial thoughts: Really need to examine the eyes to know what is going on here.  Ithcy/watery eyes generally indicate allergy.  Mucus stranding can be a sign of more severe allergy. Sometimes, the eyes become dry as a side effect of antihistamines (and maybe poor hydration) taken for allergies.  Your eye drops may be of too little potency or may not be targeting true cause.

Question 3

thick sticky mucus, stinging and burning in eyes, light sensitivity, excessive watering yet dry eyes, mucus in eyes smells similar to onions.

Accepted Answer

Conjunctivitis : You have a bacterial infection in your eyes and need to see a physician to get definitive diagnosis and the required treatment. Good Luck

Question 4

sinus congestion (i can feel hard things in both my nostrils in middle of nostrils left and right side causing blockage, chronic dry eyes, chronic fatigue, chronic pleghm/mucus overproduction in my lungs, dry mouth, neck stiffness, joint pain?, rash?

Accepted Answer

: You have too symptoms that need not     to be ignored. You need to see a PCP and possible referral to an ENT, PULMONOLOGIST, DENTIST, ORTHOPEDIST. Don't wait make an appointment now.

Question 5

would taking a ginger root capsule cause really dry eyes?

Accepted Answer

No: No.  This should not cause any significant dry eye.

Question 6

what are the causes of?dry eyes?even when closed?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: Dry eye has several causes. Usually it is due to increased evaporation rate (dry wind blowing in your face, staring at a computer screen all day, etc). Or you may not be making enough tears (medication side effect, certain medical conditions etc). You may be sleeping with you eyes slightly open, in which case ointment (genteal   /lacrilube /refresh pm) at bedtime would help.

Question 7

how to treat dry eyes from contacts?

Accepted Answer

Artificial tears: Also, make sure you have a good fit. Rejection of lenses (gpc) can cause dryness- need to be checked by the eye doctor.

Question 8

can people with dry eyes wear contacts?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Contact lenses usually can be worn in patients with dry eye.  The dry eye has to be treated prior to initiating wear though.  See your eye doctor.

Question 9

does lexotan cause dry eyes? taking 0.75mg daily.

Accepted Answer

Not listed: Dry eyes are not listed as a side effect but there is a history of some antidepressants having that side effect. Middle age is a time of life that many people do suffer this condition and you might ask your PCP, opthalmologist  or a pharmacist for ideas. Drinking lots of water may help and using good OTC eye moisturizers. Take care, best wishes!

Question 10

how can you get dry eyes after wearing contacts for years?

Accepted Answer

Dry eye: Your description sounds like dry eye.  Initial treatment is frequent artificial tears during the day, ointment at night, warm compresses a few times a day, and omega-3 fatty acid supplements.  If no improvement, you should see an eye doctor for further evaluation.

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Thick sticky mucus, stinging and burning in eyes, light sensitivity, excessive watering yet dry eyes, mucus in eyes smells similar to onions.

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