What Causes Difficulty In Opening Eyelids After Sleep?

Posted on Thu, 24 Dec 2015

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Question : I have trouble opening my left eyelid in the mornings after sleeping and also after naps. I have to physically open it XXXXXXX my fingers. My left eye is also blurry for a few seconds after I open the lid. But blurriness/cloudiness goes away. Eye is fine rest of the day. I am an active 70 year old woman. I made an appt with my optjamologist in a few weeks.

Answered by Dr. N K Mishra (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Lubricant eye drops

Detailed Answer:
My dear,
Thanks for sending your query to us.
As age advances oil secreting glands on our outer coverings like skin and conjunctiva decrease so get a level of dryness.This apparently is what is happening with you in a mild form and you are not having this discomfort throughout the day.
You can use lubricant eye drops 3 to 4 times a day and specially in the evening and at bed time.
Do get back to me in case of any further query in this regard.

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