08-08-2018, 11:01 PM
I have MEDICARE and think I can see a specialist without a referral. I can't see the MD until next Wednesday. I'll see how soon I can see the ophthalmologist tomorrow.
Itching all around eyes are OK. Antihistamines don't help. Do I see an ophthalmologist or family doctor?
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08-08-2018, 11:01 PM
I have MEDICARE and think I can see a specialist without a referral. I can't see the MD until next Wednesday. I'll see how soon I can see the ophthalmologist tomorrow.
08-08-2018, 11:02 PM
If your insurance plan requires a referral from your PCP to see a specialist, they may not turn you away but they will let you know that insurance will not pay for your visit.
08-08-2018, 11:09 PM
I have bad allergies and one year I got something on my face that eventually got into my eyes. I was rubbing and rubbing and it just kept getting worse until a week later the top of my face was swollen to the point my eyes were almost closed.
I went to the emergency room at that point, but the treatment was a Benadryl IV followed by 10 days of prednisone. Really, the Benadryl IV seemed to take care of things right away and the prednisone was just a precaution, I think. Anyway, if you have allergies and suspect this is an allergy thing, your family doctor should be able to hook you up.
08-09-2018, 12:28 AM
>Antihistamines don't help
What did you try? Try some warm compresses on your eyes. As warm as you can stand for a few minutes. Ophthalmologist sounds good as they might be better at determining whether its allergies.
08-09-2018, 12:37 AM
I tried Zyrtec. Benadryl causes leg and arm jerking.
08-09-2018, 12:39 AM
I would suggest washing gently with a washcloth, mild soap, and hot water every hour for a few hours and see how that settles things. Sounds a bit like blepharitis, which is more of a condition than a disease, and is easily cured and avoided by a bit of extra washing attention.
08-09-2018, 12:54 AM
I would suggest washing gently with a washcloth, mild soap, and hot water every hour for a few hours and see how that settles things. Sounds a bit like blepharitis, which is more of a condition than a disease, and is easily cured and avoided by a bit of extra washing attention.
I was just going to post the same thing, except for the second sentence, because I had no idea. I have a similar thing that occurs once in a while. I chalked it up to oil from my skin getting into my eyes or maybe dust. A quick wipe with a moist wash cloth and I was fine. It was just as easy to wash my face several times a day. After awhile I cut it down to three times a day, and I'm fine.
08-09-2018, 01:02 AM
tenders wrote: That sounds like it - blepharitis. I was diagnosed with rosacea but nothing worked except a medicine for Demodex mites. Maybe the mites are regrouping in my eyelashes.
08-09-2018, 04:27 AM
I use anti itch eye drops. Zaditor is expensive but really good IMO. It is overthecounter
08-09-2018, 10:35 AM
Duly noted.
Thank you for that, sam. |
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