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What Causes Persistent Itching, Sensitivity And Dryness In Eye?

I have one eye that constantly itches, is sensetive to bright light and wind and sometimes waters. I have been using Restasis for three weeks as well as OTC eye drops. My eye lid is very red and dry and the itching is mostly in the corner by my nose. I have also been using Fluticasone Propionate twice a day and take Allegra. Sometimes my sight is blurry and my eye actually feels swollen..usually first thing in the morning. Is this just dry eye or should I be conserend it s more than that. I am 65 years old and already tired of anything and everything that s wrong being blamed on aging. Thank you for any advise you can give me. Doris Inman ( YYYY@YYYY )
posted on Wed, 24 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. There could be many reasons for persistent itching, sensitivity and dryness in eye like lack of adequate amount of treat which create dryness of eye and then redness ,allergic reaction ,dry weather ,dust , or infection. I would suggest you to give your eyes proper rest, wash them with cold water , don't touch then with dirty hands ,give warm compresses to eyes take antihistamine like benadryl and use over the counter eye drops containing steroids to reduce inflammation of conjunctiva. Do not apply any cosmetic product on face and take proper rest .If symptoms persist consult ophthalmologist for proper clinical examination . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics or artificial tears ( methyle cellulose), immunosuppressants along with corticosteroid ointment.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

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Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Persistent Itching, Sensitivity And Dryness In Eye?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. There could be many reasons for persistent itching, sensitivity and dryness in eye like lack of adequate amount of treat which create dryness of eye and then redness ,allergic reaction ,dry weather ,dust , or infection. I would suggest you to give your eyes proper rest, wash them with cold water , don t touch then with dirty hands ,give warm compresses to eyes take antihistamine like benadryl and use over the counter eye drops containing steroids to reduce inflammation of conjunctiva. Do not apply any cosmetic product on face and take proper rest .If symptoms persist consult ophthalmologist for proper clinical examination . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics or artificial tears ( methyle cellulose), immunosuppressants along with corticosteroid ointment. Hope your concern has been resolved. Please write a review about your experience with me and do click at i find this answer helpful if its valuable for you. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari