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**flueftArete** · 12-26-2010, 10:06 PM

Nope not going ER over a blurry eye, it has started to clear up slowly not as bad as this morning now.

I narrowed it down to 3 things it's either

Dry eye clears up itself eventually during the day

or an infection coming on as my left eye has been sore for a couple of days prior, and feels abit werid & kinda sticky without the gunk.

or it's Eye Herps which is basically same virus that gives you cold sores.

If it is either of those 2 it's a trip to the docs for some eyedrops or whatever they give you for it.

Worst is i wanted to do some boxing day shopping, but while my sight isn't 100% im not risking driving.

Mate, it could be a mild infection - but it's impossible for anyone to say over the net/phone... ie without seeing it.

My concerns:

1) could it be some form of infection (early presentation)?
if it is herpetic - then that is ophthalmic shingles/herpes zoster - MEDICAL EMERGENCY in all cases I'm afraid.
Or it could be mild conjunctivitis.

2) Accidental abrasian during your sleep?
Either way - it constitutes a scratch and it is unclear how superficial/deep it is.
Again this can lead to infection and if untreated - possibly an ulcer (bad!)

3) Some form of palsy.
Could be a very mild Bell's palsy which isn't giving you a drooping face but may be causing the ocular symptoms. (Bells phenomenon).
Early presentation is key to full recovery - ie within 24 hrs to start course steroids/antivirals - prognosis much better.
Are your pupils equal and reactive to light? What's the visual range of movement? What's your retina like?

4) I don't know how old you are - have you had a mini-stroke/Transient Ischaemic Attack (unlikely but impossible to rule out without examination/history).

Bottom line mate - I would have a very low threshold when it comes to your eyes.
Contrary to popular belief - you do need "both" of them for full functioning and QOL.

My advice - see a Dr.
Pain in the arse I know, especially over the christmas period.
But rather he/she say - it's a simple infection - here are some drops - see your own GP in 3-4 days...
... than "why didn't you come earlier?" You have a corneal ulcer and will leave some scarring, BTW - you have to take these antivirals 5 times per day for one week, and these eye drops every 1-2 hrs plus ointment in the night!! Wear this patch, take time off work, don't drive, blah, blah, blah.

I telephone triage a lot of patients - If I came across that history/presentation in one of my patients - I would tell them to see a Dr.

**Please don't take my post as a medical consultation or responsibility for your symptoms.
Please see a Dr.

12-26-2010, 10:06 PM	#6
flueftArete Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 437 Senior Member	Nope not going ER over a blurry eye, it has started to clear up slowly not as bad as this morning now. I narrowed it down to 3 things it's either Dry eye clears up itself eventually during the day or an infection coming on as my left eye has been sore for a couple of days prior, and feels abit werid & kinda sticky without the gunk. or it's Eye Herps which is basically same virus that gives you cold sores. If it is either of those 2 it's a trip to the docs for some eyedrops or whatever they give you for it. Worst is i wanted to do some boxing day shopping, but while my sight isn't 100% im not risking driving. Mate, it could be a mild infection - but it's impossible for anyone to say over the net/phone... ie without seeing it. My concerns: 1) could it be some form of infection (early presentation)? if it is herpetic - then that is ophthalmic shingles/herpes zoster - MEDICAL EMERGENCY in all cases I'm afraid. Or it could be mild conjunctivitis. 2) Accidental abrasian during your sleep? Either way - it constitutes a scratch and it is unclear how superficial/deep it is. Again this can lead to infection and if untreated - possibly an ulcer (bad!) 3) Some form of palsy. Could be a very mild Bell's palsy which isn't giving you a drooping face but may be causing the ocular symptoms. (Bells phenomenon). Early presentation is key to full recovery - ie within 24 hrs to start course steroids/antivirals - prognosis much better. Are your pupils equal and reactive to light? What's the visual range of movement? What's your retina like? 4) I don't know how old you are - have you had a mini-stroke/Transient Ischaemic Attack (unlikely but impossible to rule out without examination/history). Bottom line mate - I would have a very low threshold when it comes to your eyes. Contrary to popular belief - you do need "both" of them for full functioning and QOL. My advice - see a Dr. Pain in the arse I know, especially over the christmas period. But rather he/she say - it's a simple infection - here are some drops - see your own GP in 3-4 days... ... than "why didn't you come earlier?" You have a corneal ulcer and will leave some scarring, BTW - you have to take these antivirals 5 times per day for one week, and these eye drops every 1-2 hrs plus ointment in the night!! Wear this patch, take time off work, don't drive, blah, blah, blah. I telephone triage a lot of patients - If I came across that history/presentation in one of my patients - I would tell them to see a Dr. **Please don't take my post as a medical consultation or responsibility for your symptoms. Please see a Dr.
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