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Mysterious eye problem. Could it be?

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fevertree Mon 08-Feb-21 21:51:09

Apologies I meant to add, I saw some anti-allergy masks for sale somewhere, would it be worth trying that?

fevertree Mon 08-Feb-21 21:50:07

What sort of mask do you have? I have a few fabric ones that are really comfy (and others that are not so comfy). I don't like the disposable ones.

rubysong Mon 08-Feb-21 21:47:26

Are you using handcream? I have been having itchy eyes but have stopped using handcream and they are now better. I know Boris told us not to but lots of us do touch our faces without realising it. It is the perfume which causes problems.

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!