Eye Discomfort

Discussion in 'Optometry Archives' started by Rod, Feb 16, 2009.

  1. Rod

    Rod Guest

    Recently have found that I have some discomfort above and below both
    eyes. The feeling is not unlike a mild bruise to the socket. The
    discomfort is located between the brow and eyeball (top) and between the
    eyeball and the zygomatic bone (is that right?) below.

    This has been going on for many months. The discomfort is nothing more
    than very slight and it does vary from almost nothing to permanently
    noticeable - but it does concern me what it might signify.

    Any suggestions as to what might be causing this?

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    Rod

    Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
    onset.
    Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
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    Rod, Feb 16, 2009
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  2. Rod

    Rod Guest

    Thank you. I certainly was wondering that. In the past I have had
    sinusitis - and very unpleasant it is. But this feels very different -
    and my nasal area feels very clear and good at the moment.

    --
    Rod

    Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
    onset.
    Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
    <www.thyromind.info> <www.thyroiduk.org> <www.altsupportthyroid.org>
     
    Rod, Feb 17, 2009
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  3. Rod

    Neil Brooks Guest

    I'm extremely fortunate, in that I have a long history of both eye AND
    sinus troubles ;-)

    IME, you don't have to "feel" anything to be having sinus troubles of
    one sort or another.

    Sadly, sometimes they'll have to treat based on other symptoms, or
    positive radiologic findings.

    Are you able to do some sort of steam bath/facial steamer, or take a
    Sudafed (IF you have NO contraindications), to see if that makes a
    difference??

    It would be diagnostic of sinus trouble, and tend to rule out an
    ophthalmologic issue.
     
    Neil Brooks, Feb 18, 2009
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  4. Rod

    Rod Guest

    Lucky you! I'm jealous.

    Will try the old steam. Last time I used Sudafed it worked but I was
    *very* cautious.

    Thank you for posting. I have a history of iritis and, thankfully, this
    is nothing like that! :)

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    Rod

    Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
    onset.
    Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
    <www.thyromind.info> <www.thyroiduk.org> <www.altsupportthyroid.org>
     
    Rod, Feb 18, 2009
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  5. Rod

    Rod Guest

    Last month an endocrinologist used a version of that as a title to his
    regular on to article in an endocrinology journal. And went to explain
    that he had just had two zebras through his office that morning and felt
    he had only just avoided the trap of calling them horses. :)

    But I do take the message. Thanks.

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    Rod

    Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
    onset.
    Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
    <www.thyromind.info> <www.thyroiduk.org> <www.altsupportthyroid.org>
     
    Rod, Feb 18, 2009
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