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TUL50
TUL50 Member Posts: 21
edited 24. Jun 2025, 09:39 in Living with arthritis

Hi, I have been diagnosed with RA for 3 years. In that time I have slowed down a lot, which is totally infuriating. I've also noticed in recent weeks that I have watery eyes. It comes and goes, but wondered if it could be linked to the RA, since this condition is often referred to as Rheumy eyes. Have any of you suffered from it and if so, what treatment did you get? My eyesight is also getting really blurry and my strabisumus procedure in April seems to have failed. It's worse with my glasses. Help!

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  • MaryL44
    MaryL44 Moderator Posts: 200

    Hi @TUL50 I have RA and recently had some concerns about my eyes. I saw an optician who gave me a thorough examination and found no issues. They did explain that RA and the medication we take to deal with it can cause issues with your eyes. So, my advice would be that you should get an eye exam and it will probably put your mind at rest.

    Hope this helps.

    Mary

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  • iwannerbeme
    iwannerbeme Member Posts: 52

    Hi @TUL50

    I would suggest a complete eye check at the opticians. I have recently had a free one as i am over 60 years old. As drugs such as MXT can cause problems. My check was clear.

    However i have suffered with watery eyes for years, I have something called "dry eye syndrome" its when you cant make enough tears naturally. it is connected with RA. My eyes water a lot, they can feel gritty, like sand is in them, sore or just watery. Mine started years ago, I was given anti biotics twice as it was thought it was an infection, eventually I saw a specialist who diagnosed dry eye syndrome. Treatment is easy, heat! you can get an eye pad and microwave it and wear as a mask, You can steam your face or use a tea towel with hot water and dab your eyes with it. You then massage around your eyes. There are youtubes showing you how to do it correctly. and then just wash the goo out of your eyes. My eyes are much improved. You can also get false tear drops from opticians or GP, I dont use them much as there is a chance they can cause damage long term daily use, but are fine now and again when its really bad. Hope you get it sorted. xx

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