Hux Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 For the last few weeks I've been waking up with a feeling like there's a stone in my eye which eventually goes away. Then on Thursday the pain wouldn't leave and I finally saw the optician who told me that my right eyeball is so dry that it is scraping the cornea away. Have been given some drops and some gel. Pain has finally subsided but I can't see a thing because of the gel. No reading for me for a couple of weeks. 😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunababymoonchild Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 I'm sorry to hear this. I know what it's like to have a scratched cornea and when I did it (2014 ish) it was extremely unpleasant and very painful (to this day I put drops in my eyes and have gel in the morning and ointment at night). Perhaps an opportunity for you to explore audio books? Excuse to have somebody read to you? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Bloody hell, Hux! That sounds grim. I hope the drops and gel treat the issue properly for you, and am glad to read that the pain has subsided for you. Take care, and get yourself some audio books if you get too bored. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
France Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Ouch! That sounds horrible, puts the hacking cough I've got as a left over from my cold firmly in the shade. I shall stop feeling sorry for myself. Do give audio books a try, I was pretty snotty about them until I tried them. Listening to books you've already read and enjoyed read by a good narrator is wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timebug Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Sound bad! Hope it improves with the treatment(s)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeleine Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 That sounds horrible, I hope the treatments help. Dry eyes are very common but I didn't realise that dryness could cause so many problems, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayley Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 Oh no! And also, ouch! I hope the gel works quickly so you can get back to reading soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 How is your eye condition, @Hux ? Has there been a good improvement? And did you take a dive into audio books? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted April 16, 2023 Author Share Posted April 16, 2023 Taking a while to heal. Apparently after you damage the cornea, it's never quite as strong again. And it takes longer to heal. The pain is mostly gone but it's still a blur in the right eye so no reading. I listened to some Sherlock Holmes books on Youtube but I like the process of reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 I'm glad that you are in less pain with it, and I hope that you are fully healed soon. I know what you mean about the process of reading. Audio books only work for me in certain circumstances, and I have to be in a particular frame of mind to properly enjoy them. Roll on no blur! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Really hope your eye heals soon, Hux. Things going wrong with your eyes is always scary but good it's settling down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Andrea~ Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Oh that sounds painful! I hope it heals quickly. Not being able to read in the meantime is, well, just cruel frankly. At least you have the audio books but I know it's not the same. Get well soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayley Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 On 4/16/2023 at 5:36 PM, Hux said: The pain is mostly gone but it's still a blur in the right eye so no reading. I listened to some Sherlock Holmes books on Youtube but I like the process of reading. It’s good that the pain is going, even though it’s very sad that you can’t read yet! Hopefully it won’t take too much longer. I’m not the biggest audiobook fan either but, when I do listen to them, Sherlock Holmes is my favourite. If you sign up to audible for 99p you can get a very good audiobook of the entire Sherlock collection. Just don’t forget to cancel it straight away so you don’t pay next month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightningammil Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Those drops and gel should help with the dryness and cornea issue. I know it can be frustrating not being able to see clearly, but rest assured that taking a break from reading and giving your eyes time to heal is important. Just think, when you're all healed up, you'll be able to enjoy a good book without any discomfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunababymoonchild Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 How are you getting on now, Hux? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted May 14, 2023 Author Share Posted May 14, 2023 43 minutes ago, lunababymoonchild said: How are you getting on now, Hux? It's getting there but taking forever. Doctor did tell me that once you damage the cornea (this is the second time), it's never the same again and takes much longer to heal. Had five week off work. Finally back this week. And I've almost finished 'Goodbye to Berlin' with my one good eye. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunababymoonchild Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Just as long as you are getting there. Glad to hear you are making progress towards healing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 I hope being back at work hasn't been too much of a strain for you, @Hux. Despite it being slow progress, at least it is progress, however frustrating it must be for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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