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I have polyneuropathy.
I had an eye test yesterday. I had my peripheral vision checked and I paid extra for an OCT.
The Optician says my sight has changed some, due to age, as I expected. But he couldn't explain why my eyelids seem to stick to my eyeballs every evening while awake and when I try to open them from sleeping. He could tell me it was definitely not dry eye.
Does anybody have any idea? I also have a timpanic sound in my right ear, tmj on my left side and a lump in my throat off and on during the day. I cannot lie on my back comfortably due to this lump.
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Hi Karen, I have (had) very dry eyes from a medical condition and can sure relate to the eyelids sticking to my eyeballs. It was horrible, especially waking up in the morning.
What I found that works the best for me is Systane Nighttime ointment. You squirt about a quarter inch of the gel in the lower lid and blink a few times to spread the ointment. Your vision is affected for a few moments as the gel melts over the eye, but clears after blinking rapidly a few times. It’s so soothing.
I apply this before bedtime. It works best if used religiously daily.
I no longer need eye drops during the day!
I hope this works for you.
Also, if you are focused on a computer screen during the day, try to blink more often to keep your eyes from getting too dry.
What other products have you tried?
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Hi Karen, that must be frustrating when the optician couldn't help explain your symptom of your eyelids sticking. @kireraw @kckc @10987654321 also have eye issues along with polyneuropathy and some of the other symptoms that you've mentioned. They may have some experiences to share with you.
Karen, have you considered going to see an ophthalmologist or neuro-ophthalmologist?