thyroid and dry eyes

I have never had dry eyes before and the last two days I have had blurry vision and really dry itchy eyes. Could thyroid be causing this? I know it can cause some sort of eye disease, but I really don't know much about it. Thanks in advance!

I was blaming my fibromyalgia for my eyes hurting. I went to eye doctor and he informed me that my "eyes are a mess". He said my eyes were not producing tears and the surface of my eyes have all kinds of micro-abrasions. Has anyone out there had this problem?

Well, I have started having another problem. I am getting dry eyes. I have never had this before, so maybe you can shed some light. Is this associated with the thyroid as well. I am starting to think that even hang nails are a result of hypothyroidism....(funny, don't you think). Seriously, I was reading an article that says that the T3 and T4 hormones are in every cell of our blood. That must be why it affects so many different things.

Can hypothyroidism be the cause of dry eyes and if so can thyroid medication stop the eyes from being dry?

I am Hypethyroid but due to over medication was Hyper for about a year during this time was on Thyroxin 100mcg and Armour Thyroid 125mcg. Medication was adjusted to 50 Thyroxin and 40 Armour after a liver reading. Recently been put onto 50mcg Thyroxin and 20mcg of Cytomel. My energy levels are much better but still find from time to time that I have a sore throat and notice that my eyes feels dry, gritty and itchy - my righ eye is red on the lower eyelid.

Dry eyes can be a problem for perimenopausal and menopausal women. I am sure a doctor can probably explain to us the exact hormonal implication, but I personally do not know that much about this condition! I had my left ovary removed in 2004, and since that time I have suffered from chronically dry eyes. I have discussed this with my doctors, including an eye specialist. The hormonal change is what they feel is responsible as no other conditions have been discovered.

i was wondering if anyone has experienced severe dry eyes or mouth after starting thyroid meds....................i have had sjogrens and lupus testing and all are negative..................my eye doc thinks, as i do, that it has something to do with adjusting.................my eyes have been so bad that ive gotten punctal plus.................i drink plenty of water everyday, and eat very healthy...................i am also low with female hormones....................

You should see a dermatologist about it. If it's itchy, a bit of hydrocortisone cream might help, as well as a little benedryl. Even if it's not itchy, the hydrocortisone would help with the red and swollen. You shouldn't use it long term without asking a doctor, though, because too much steroid cream can thin the skin, and they eyes already have thin skin. As for lotion, don't use it. Lotion has alcohol in it so it will dry fast, and can dry you out more.

I still wake up with swelling around my eyes (under eye bags for example). Periodically I get dry eyes and use Genteal eye drops. If you are diagnosed with Graves, I would highly suggest an opthamologist appointment as they can take measurements of your eyes in the event things start to change. I was diagnosed in January and saw eye doctor in February. The eye involvement is called Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) and there is much info on the web.

Over or underactive thyroid and post RAI treatment eyes can be red, irritated, watery, dry, and very uncomfortable. The treatment is basically as for dry eyes. Look at the Today's Pulse on this page and click on the blue dots till you get to the article on treatment of dry eyes. No way to tell if it will go away on its own.

My eyes bother me often and I have trouble making eye contact. My aniexty seems to stem from problems with my eyes as well as some Panic attack like symptoms. I am on Thyroid medication for low thyroid but I seem to have many of the symtoms of over active thyroid. Could I have Graves disease even if my eyes don't protrude and my thyroid level is ok now? It seems that I have to keep upping my thyroid medication to ease my eye problems but I often have too much aniext.

He said I need to have my thyroid tested, as dry eyes can be a symptom of a thyroid issue. He asked if I had any other medical issues this year and I told him about my gallbladder. He said that sometimes the thyroid can be the cause of the gallbladder issue, or that they can be linked. So....it could be our thyroid causing both! I'm talking to my primary now about getting my thyroid tested.

I dont wear glasses or contacts. I do work in an environment that is very dry, and I notice my eyes get dried out very easily. I've been using drops every once in a while. Everything thats been going on with me lately points to thyroid problems... but my doctor did a blood test and he said it looked normal. So I really dont know...

you need to go to the doctors and ask him to provide you with prescription eye drop for your eyes being dry and take tylonale but only like 2 tablets every 2 hours

Since then my eyes have been really dry. I recently went to a very good specialist in Boston for my dry eyes. He diagnosed me with SLK. Could LASIK have caused SLK? Or are these 2 totally seperate things? Also what is the general treatment for SLK? Also I have read that cataract surgery and now be difficult after LASIK. I am 42 years old and now am worried that I have totally messed up my eyes and eventually when I get cataracts.

I went to the opthamologist 2 weeks ago and he told me that my eyes looked fine and there was no sign of optic neuritis. Since I have been dx with EBV, my eyes are dry and the left one, which is the eye that contains the floaters does have some mild pain. Is this a part of the viral process? Since I am having other neurological symptoms, should I get a second opinion about this? I am getting getting concerned about it.

I have noticed that when I am really tired and have over done it my eyes get glassy and bloodshot. I am noticing now that my left eye is starting to protrude a bit. Any suggestions?

Thanks, i did not take it last night and will avoid until i see endo. just trying to get relief for dry eyes. I tried restasis and hated it. couldn't use it, stung to long and had lingering effects.

Recently I have had dry eye symptoms along with very achey eyes and fuzzy perifial vision. The opthomologist said migraines, then dry eye. The dry eye specialist says it could be thyroid disease, 2 levels which are within normal range, but one is low normal and one is high normal. FT4 is 1.2 TSH 3.48. He put me on sterioid eye drops, over the counter eyedrops and retasis.I am trying to get my PCP to refer me to an endocrinologist, She wants to treat me herself. My question........

If you notice any new distortion on the grid, you should see your ophthalmologist immediately. Also, maintain a healthy weight, eat fruits and vegetables, nuts and grains, and avoid processed foods and limit meat consumption; chicken and fish are healthier choices.

I recently underwent radioactive iodine treament and have now been toying with various thyroid medicines. I have tried the generic levothyroxine and now i am on the brand synthroid. my eyes seem to be swelling in a circle around my actual eye ball and i am curious if this is an allergic reaction to the synthetics in the medicines. if so what should i do?? thanks.

Hi - I am undergoing tests for Graves of the eyes. My eyes are so dry and they buldge. Are you a smoker? Smoking makes the eye disease worse. It is very common to have Graves of the eyes if you have Graves Thyroid disease. My doctor told me that he would treat me with prednisone to get the swelling behind my eyes down and last resort would be surgery. You probably need to research an eye doctor that specializes in Graves. Where do you live? My doctor is at Rush Hospital in Chicago.

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