EYE CONCERNS

[whitedove411]

my eyes seemed to blink alot back in Oct and my optometrist recommended new contacts with more water content and said i had "dry eye".   I am 50 going through menoupause and was put on hrt as well about the same time.  I also was getting nerve/muscle annoyances that my GP sent me to a rhematolgist to see if i had any autoimmune diseases.  i am still undergoing test for those.

In Jan my eyes had started to genty close and stick - almost like a velcro for a sec or 2.  this happens with or without my glasses.  i started reading on the internet about blehparospams.

In the last 3 weeks- i am having trouble with my eyes especially when driving, and now my eyes seem to start to close more often.
Can this still be dry eye??

My GP is on vacation till may 1 and i just made an appointment.
i need a referal - should i ask to see a neurologist or an opthamologist??  could this be something else??

i am really scared of the thougth of needles near my eyes!!!

[Forum-OD-MP]

'In Jan my eyes had started to genty close'

i'm sorry, i dont know what 'genty close' is...?

um, this does not sound neurological in any way...so dont demand to see a neurologist.  i dont know if this is dryness or not, but a second opinion from an eye care specialist (ophthalmologist or optometrist) is never a bad idea.

[aimee37]

NOT THE FORUM DOCTOR- But-- this doesn't sound "autoimmune" It could be dry eye. Best to see an ophthalmologist, though. Generally you should see an ophth before you decide to see a neuro. If they can't find anything wrong, then I guess you might want to see a neurologist.

[aimee37]

Are you familiar with BEB - Benign Essential Blepharospasm??

After reading signs and symptoms it sounds like that -
i have now spams and trouble keeping my eyes open.
Especially when driving!! And even when walking.

Have you ever seen this condition??

i will definitely start with an opthomologist...

any other thoughts to this??