viral eye infection.....

[mum2sam]

Im a contact lens wearer but since having ds theyve really been irritating my eyes. Anyway thought i had a eye infection so was told by the optician to get some optex eye drops and to return in 2 wks.Ive now been told that ive got an viral infection and to go back in 3wks time theres nothing i can do or take and that. Has anyone had this my eyes dont look particurlarly red but when i wake up they are very dry and slightly bloodshot.

[jabberwocky]

It's hard to say, but you could at least use some artificial tears. Have you discontinued CL wear?

[mum2sam]

yeah i havent worn them for a mth now which is so frustrating. I dont even know what a viral eye infection or the difference is

[MrsBadger]

[science hat on]
A virus is a little organism that causes disease - different ones can cause colds, food poisoning, measles etc. They're very hard to kill with drugs, much harder than bacteria. The Optrex would have helped if it had been a bacterial infection. Mostly your body fights viruses quite well by itself, which is what your optician is hoping will happen during the 3 weeks.

If your eyes are dry and uncomfy you can use Optrex or saline eye drops ('artificial tears', which are much cheaper) just to keep them feeling nicer, but the virus-fighting is all done by your body so there's not much you can do except eat properly, drink lots, get enough sleep etc.

Hope they feel better soon!

[mum2sam]

Thankyou Mrs badger for your help. I get much sleep anymore so i reckon that could be delaying things. 10pm bedtime for me now i think