Re: Bloodshot eyes all the time

Q-Checker · ‎05-09-2010

Stop -- make an appt with an ophthalmologist immediately and do not use an online forum to ask a serious medical question from a bunch of adults who (stupidly) cannot resist playing doctor. I have read much misinformation in their replies. Your vision is way too important to take advice from people who never spent a day in medical school!!

Tissyanne · ‎12-07-2012

The eye drops that take the red out are not for daily use. They can aggravate your eyes. Try not using them. I suffer from very dry eyes and use Restasis. I also run a humidifier at night. I use OccuSoft Eye Pads every morning.

I understand it is a miserable condition.

Wsmom · ‎03-09-2010

@Q-Checker , it seemed almost all recommened seeing a doc. Those that gave a rec it was based on their experience, so I don't know how that was misinformation. And it was preceded or followed by see a doctor.

I agree, on these threads it is common to see people give medical advice that I am surprised people listen to, but in this case it seemed all were on board that she needs to see a doctor.

Mom2Dogs · ‎03-09-2010

I appreciate all the replies and yes of course I don't take as gospel what is posted on the thread...common sense would tell a person that...just asking advice if others had the issue.

I wear very little make up on my eyes, mascara only and I just bought a new tube. I do use a lubricant at night and use a heated eye pad.

I have low blood pressure so that is not the cause.

I probably don't drink enough water but I don't know if that would make a huge difference or not...I will see about an appointment and hope I don't have to wait months. Thanks

Q-Checker · ‎05-09-2010

Yes, @Wsmom , it was gratifying to read all of the recommendations to see an ophthalmologist. I wish I had the time to deal with all of the misinformation from people who did not go to medical school and, of course, never performed a professional examination of the OP's eyes. I have read that there are over 800 diseases of the eyes, so the experience and recommendations of random posters may or may not be relevant. Playing doctor is risky, at best. Vision is too precious for this.

lgfan · ‎10-19-2012

@Q-Checker wrote:
Yes, @Wsmom , it was gratifying to read all of the recommendations to see an ophthalmologist. I wish I had the time to deal with all of the misinformation from people who did not go to medical school and, of course, never performed a professional examination of the OP's eyes. I have read that there are over 800 diseases of the eyes, so the experience and recommendations of random posters may or may not be relevant. Playing doctor is risky, at best. Vision is too precious for this.

The poster asked about people's experiences with eye problems. Posters were just responding to the question. I didn't see anyone playing doctor. If people don't want recommendations from random posters they shouldn't be going on a shopping channel message board for medical advice.

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

I have one word for you, Opthomologist!!!

rockygems123 · ‎06-04-2012

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
I appreciate all the replies and yes of course I don't take as gospel what is posted on the thread...common sense would tell a person that...just asking advice if others had the issue.

I wear very little make up on my eyes, mascara only and I just bought a new tube. I do use a lubricant at night and use a heated eye pad.

I have low blood pressure so that is not the cause.

I probably don't drink enough water but I don't know if that would make a huge difference or not...I will see about an appointment and hope I don't have to wait months. Thanks

@Mom2Dogs

Good idea to book it asap. Took me 5 months get my 1st cataract surgery done from when I first called for an appt.

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

@rockygems123 --well--not really-- Last Saturday went to 2 showings that were not what we needed and have 1 this coming Saturday----Still looking. It's a little difficult because most of these apartments offices don't have real humans answering phones--you call and leave a mesage or text and AI "being?" texts back and sets appointments---and then that might be a day later--we decided just to go and drop in at the leasing offices and try to tour what is available. thanks for asking!!

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

Geeze---there is alot of harsh posts here about all this----I haven't read anything that I would consider what to do without a drs advice. More what people have done or what was suggested by their drs---simmer down!!! Good grief!!!