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cod's eye - the grippgin tale - any helth types aroudn who can advise?

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FluffyMummy123 · 10/07/2007 19:31

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CalifrauniusFudge · 10/07/2007 19:42

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ThomasTankEngine · 10/07/2007 19:43

Go see a good optometrist.
Definately do not use steroid cream around eyes.

FluffyMummy123 · 10/07/2007 19:44

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FluffyMummy123 · 10/07/2007 19:44

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EnidJane · 10/07/2007 19:44

I got dermatitis around my yes (eyelids and crease) AND in creases by nose

no creams helped - went to a homeopath and gave up coffee - disappeared in a month

EnidJane · 10/07/2007 19:45

you are mad if you are still wearing eye make up

chuyck all of it away and dont wear any for a week

puddle · 10/07/2007 19:45

I can wear eye make up now! But had to totally stop wearing it for a couple of months.

Really it does sound like an allergy. have you tried anti-allergy drops?

FluffyMummy123 · 10/07/2007 19:46

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Tinker · 10/07/2007 19:46

Sunglasses for a week, cleanse eye with cooled boiled water. And, oh dear, you'll have to buy some new make-up

EnidJane · 10/07/2007 19:46

have you tried taking piriton or summat fora cuple of days

could be hay fever

Mercy · 10/07/2007 19:46

Is your make up/applicator old?

You could be constantly transferring an infection of some kind.

See your doc.

puddle · 10/07/2007 19:47

i think once you have an allergic reaction the more you mess about (ie changing creams round your eyes, changing products) the worse it can get.

FluffyMummy123 · 10/07/2007 19:47

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FluffyMummy123 · 10/07/2007 19:48

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EnidJane · 10/07/2007 19:48

also change yoiur shampoo

FluffyMummy123 · 10/07/2007 19:49

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jabberwocky · 10/07/2007 19:51

Yes, you can have an infection in outer corner of eyelid, one eye only. I've had it myself as a matter of fact.

Can't recall exact name of the bug right offhand but ab's should clear it up nicely for you. Not sure what they use over there. I tend to prescribe Tobradex (comes in drops and ointment) which is an antibiotic/steroid combo.

Mercy · 10/07/2007 19:52

How often do you wash your hair then normally?

I'd look even more like Worzel Gummidge if I washed my hair more than once a week.

shampoo makes my eyes go red and weird for abit.

ThomasTankEngine · 10/07/2007 19:54

0.5% ok, but still best avoided if possible IMHO.
Antihist eye drops take 3 monthso have an effect.
Could be a no. of things from an allergy, a virus, or recurrent epithelial erosions (cells on front of cornea damaged)
A decent optician should be able to diagnose. Gps dont hAve all nec equipment

popsycal · 10/07/2007 19:56

my mum gets this from time to time
each time she bins any eye makeup that she cant sharpen (eg keep pencils etc). CLears it up quick

FluffyMummy123 · 10/07/2007 20:11

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ProjectIcarus · 10/07/2007 21:58

aha. It's you again allergic one.

If it is happening at night it may be your washing powder. My eyes were a mess. I have a horrific pic which I could mail you so you can feel better about yourself).

I discovered it was the washing powder when we went away for a week and it cleared up. Came back got up next morning - utter mess.

mail me on [email protected] if you want to see a scary pic. It took me months to find out it was the washing powder. Am fine now.

FluffyMummy123 · 10/07/2007 22:36

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