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Has anyone been diagnosed with eye follicles that won’t heal.

Posted by willows @willows, Jan 31 11:29am

I have infected eyes. They are red and sore, burning, and watering. I also suffer from dry eye. However my present condition of having eye follicules has persisted for 6 months. My ophthalmologist is puzzled as she says this condition is usually resolved by the immune system. I do not have any immune system problems. She has referred me to a corneal specialist. Can anyone shed any light on this condition?

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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Feb 1 2:00pm

@willows
Six months is long time to suffer with sore eyes. I suffer from dry eyes, but not as bad as yours.
What have the providers prescribed or tried so far?

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minnmitzi | @minnmitzi | Feb 1 8:28pm

I don’t have infected eye lash follicles, but I do have significant dry eye disease. My optometrist recommended to me back in 2019 to use Ocusoft Eye cleanser every morning and bedtime. It helps to rid the eyelids of those little eye mites that can thrive on the warm, moist edges of our eyelids at the base of our lashes and can contribute to dry eyes. It may not cure your infected eye lids, but it can’t hurt to try this product. It comes both as a foam and individually wrapped wipes. I prefer the foam, but that’s personal preference. You can find it in any drugstore or at Amazon. Good luck!

OCuSOFT Lid Scrub Original Foaming Eyelid Cleanser is a mild, non-irritating cleanser that effectively removes oil, pollen, makeup, and other contaminants from the eyelids and eyelashes to provide relief of symptoms associated with eyelid conditions.
https://www.ocusoft.com/ocusoft-lid-scrub-original-foaming-eyelid-cleanser-72-fl-oz.html

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willows | @willows | Feb 1 9:30pm
In reply to @roch "@willows Six months is long time to suffer with sore eyes. I suffer from dry eyes,..." + (show)
@roch

@willows
Six months is long time to suffer with sore eyes. I suffer from dry eyes, but not as bad as yours.
What have the providers prescribed or tried so far?

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For now a mild steroid eye drops. Next week I see the corneal specialist so I hope to get more answers.

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gerri1mayo | @gerri1mayo | Feb 2 6:32pm
In reply to @minnmitzi "I don’t have infected eye lash follicles, but I do have significant dry eye disease. My..." + (show)
@minnmitzi

I don’t have infected eye lash follicles, but I do have significant dry eye disease. My optometrist recommended to me back in 2019 to use Ocusoft Eye cleanser every morning and bedtime. It helps to rid the eyelids of those little eye mites that can thrive on the warm, moist edges of our eyelids at the base of our lashes and can contribute to dry eyes. It may not cure your infected eye lids, but it can’t hurt to try this product. It comes both as a foam and individually wrapped wipes. I prefer the foam, but that’s personal preference. You can find it in any drugstore or at Amazon. Good luck!

OCuSOFT Lid Scrub Original Foaming Eyelid Cleanser is a mild, non-irritating cleanser that effectively removes oil, pollen, makeup, and other contaminants from the eyelids and eyelashes to provide relief of symptoms associated with eyelid conditions.
https://www.ocusoft.com/ocusoft-lid-scrub-original-foaming-eyelid-cleanser-72-fl-oz.html

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Yes I have them too. I’m 8 months out of Cataract surgery.
I’ve been given antibiotics, 3 different drops and the wipes too. Still suffering!!!!

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