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Mysterious eye problem. Could it be?

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MissAdventure Mon 08-Feb-21 21:17:18

Since the start of lockdown, I have been having problems with my eyes.

I bought some eyedrops from the chemist for hayfever, as I do sometimes get little spates of it, though it's usually an itchy nose.

Since then, I've been struggling constantly with red eyes, which water, but don't particularly itch.

I've tried - tired eye drops.

Dry eye drops.

Cold compresses.

Eye mist.

Infected eye drops.

Prescription infected eye drops, and ointment.

Just today I've picked up another prescription for antihistamines and more drops, as my nose is now becoming red and swollen, alongside my red, piggy, eyes, and pockets of fluid at each side of my nose.

Anyway; if you've read this far, it has just occurred to me today that I may be allergic to the face masks! It's the one "new" constant!

MissAdventure Thu 18-Feb-21 20:11:43

Optician!

Shinamae Thu 18-Feb-21 20:17:07

I have used the mask similar to this for a few years now because I suffer with dry eyes and blepharitis..

MissAdventure Thu 18-Feb-21 20:54:35

Oh thank you. smile
That's also in my list of things to do and buy, so now I know what I'm looking for.

Shinamae Thu 18-Feb-21 21:06:11

You are very welcome MissA......