Question 1

ripple effect on r eye when blink/ look around. seen 3 eye specialists. said not related to dry eye / floater/ tear film. then, what's the cause?

Accepted Answer

Ripple effect: Since the ripple effect occurs with blinking, the cause is on the surface of the eye. It was correct to assess the tear film because that would have been the most common cause. The second most common cause is a thin film of mucus from allergy. Be sure to describe to your next eye MD when and how often this occurs, if you know of any allergies, if you have tried artificial tears as a treatment.

Question 2

i have black floaters with irritation (dry eye? feels like something in them) no itching or discharge in both eyes and i think i'm getting some blurring. any ideas what this could be?

Accepted Answer

: For the black floaters see an ophthalmologist for a dilated retina exam.  As for the foreign body sensation with some blurring ist sounds like dry eyes.

Question 3

history of bad dry eye, floaters & sometimes flashes in 1 eye. ophthalmologist dilated & put a device directly on eye to look for retinal tears. found none. flashes are gone for now. will this ultimately lead to detachment?

Accepted Answer

: It would be prudent to consult a retina specialist as retinal tears, especially anterior ones can be hard to spot.

Question 4

i have a habit of blinking my eyes hard & fast. sometime it cause pain while doing it. maybe it's because of dry eyes or it has become my habit. so does it cause any damage to eyes like retinal tear or detachment as i'm high myopic & have floaters?

Accepted Answer

: Your ophthalmologist can answer your question but I don't think it can harm your eyes although it might be irritating. Avoid sunlight &amp; pollution and keep your eyes moist as these may lessen the habit.

Question 5

can dry eye cause burning eyelids?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depending upon the degree of dryness and the sensitivity of the eye, you can have burning of the lids, redness, irritation, crusting especially in the morning, blur and a host of other minor symptoms.  Try using [over the counter lubricating drops and plain ointment at night.

Question 6

can calcium cause dry eye?

Accepted Answer

No: Most dry eye is caused by aging.  Some is caused by inflammation in the eye.  Calcium is not known to cause dry eyes.

Question 7

why does a dry eye cause intense pain?

Accepted Answer

Not typical: Dry eye rarely causes intense pain.  If you have intense eye pain, see an ophthalmologist to find out what's going on.  It is not likely dry eye.

Question 8

can dry eye cause swelling of the cornea?

Accepted Answer

Sort of: Dry eye can cause keratitis, usually inflammation of the epithelial layer on the surface of the eye. That can make the cornea a little thicker, but we normally don't call that swelling. Corneal swelling, called corneal edema, usually occurs from an increase in fluid in the tissue of the cornea.

Question 9

can dry eye cause vision loss? or something else?

Accepted Answer

Dry eye syndrome: eople with dry eyes may experience symptoms of irritated, gritty, scratchy, or burning eyes, a feeling of something in their eyes, excess watering, and blurred vision. Advanced dry eyes may damage the front surface of the eye and impair vision.

Treatments for dry eyes aim to restore or maintain the normal amount of tears in the eye to minimize dryness and related discomfort and to maintain eye health

Question 10

i have evaporative dry eye & blepharitis: warm  eye compress causes me eyes discomfort and little pain. any alternative. thanks for any advice.?

Accepted Answer

Too hot?: I've never heard of gentle warm compresses causing discomfort in thousands of cases i've treated.  I wonder if the temp is too high?  Don't push on the eyes.  Just gentle warm compresses for 5 minutes once a day.

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Ripple effect on r eye when blink/ look around. seen 3 eye specialists. said not related to dry eye / floater/ tear film. then, what's the cause?

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I have black floaters with irritation (dry eye? feels like something in them) no itching or discharge in both eyes and i think i'm getting some blurring. any ideas what this could be?

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History of bad dry eye, floaters & sometimes flashes in 1 eye. ophthalmologist dilated & put a device directly on eye to look for retinal tears. found none. flashes are gone for now. will this ultimately lead to detachment?

A member asked:

I have a habit of blinking my eyes hard & fast. sometime it cause pain while doing it. maybe it's because of dry eyes or it has become my habit. so does it cause any damage to eyes like retinal tear or detachment as i'm high myopic & have floaters?

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Can dry eye cause burning eyelids?

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Can calcium cause dry eye?

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Why does a dry eye cause intense pain?

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Can dry eye cause swelling of the cornea?

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Can dry eye cause vision loss? or something else?

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I have evaporative dry eye & blepharitis: warm eye compress causes me eyes discomfort and little pain. any alternative. thanks for any advice.?

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