Faithr Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 So I went to my eye doctor today. I have been having a lot of trouble with watery, red, stinging eyes, even when I wake up in the morning, as well as getting styes several times a month. My eyes are always a little crusty (gross!) And my vision will blur and then get clear at times. I feel like I am looking through a film. I thought I had cataracts or something! Well, apparently I have some kind of condition where my eyes aren't producing the right kind of tears. Anyway, she said her first plan of attack is to have me eat 2 teaspoons of flaxseeds every day for 3 months and then come back for another check up. Apparently a lack of omega 3's is a common cause for this problem! So what do you eat flax seed in? She suggested smoothies but truthfully I am not a big smoothie eaters. I don't like milkshakes either. There's something about the thickness that is unappealing. So any suggestions? Thanks. Quote
Guest Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 In a granola or cereal. On a salad. In oatmeal. Mixed into yogurt. Although honestly, blending it in a smoothie was the easiest for me, and I also threw a Tablespoon of coconut oil in there. Quote
Shelly in IL Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 I believe they need to be ground or fracked for the best nutrient absorption. I know Trim Healthy MAma uses them in recipes such as Bread in a Mug and Brownie in a Mug. Look on Pinterest for THM recipes for those two items. I think they're yummy! Quote
Forget-Me-Not Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 My ophthalmologist suggested fish oil for the same reason. I bought the Nordic Naturals brand and had no "aftertaste" issues. 2 Quote
wintermom Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 Ground flax seed is easier to digest. You can add it to yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, etc. You've reminded me that I need to consume more flax/Omega 3, as I have a similar condition. 3 Quote
I talk to the trees Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 Ground flax seed is easier to digest. You can add it to yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, etc. You've reminded me that I need to consume more flax/Omega 3, as I have a similar condition. :iagree: Oatmeal with ground flax and lots of cinnamon or ginger...or both. 2 Quote
catz Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 I have some ground flax in about 4 oz OJ/4 oz water every day. I started because of IBS but I think it's helped me in other ways. That's an easy way to do it. I throw in some ground flax when I'm baking too. 1 Quote
Joyofsixreboot Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 I take fish oil for the same issues and eat ground flax meal. I eat it in smoothies or oatmeal. Flax does have laxative roper ties so you might ease into it. Flax oil does exist but must be kept refrigerated as should your flax meal. Unground flax seeds pass through undigested. Quote
Seasider Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 You can buy flax oil capsules. I do put flax in my smoothies, but I don't have one every day. Quote
TrixieB Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 :iagree: Oatmeal with ground flax and lots of cinnamon or ginger...or both. I am going to try this. Quote
Carol in Cal. Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 You might want to look at ocular rosasea. Not all eye doctors are tuned into that. Also, Refresh PM can really help if you tend to wake up with dry eyes in the morning. Quote
Seasider Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 (edited) You might want to look at ocular rosasea. Not all eye doctors are tuned into that. . Blepharitis. http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/blepharitis.htm One of the first ophthalmologists I saw kept trying to treat me for an irritated corner. A good diagnosis of posterior Blepharitis from a doc specializing in its treatment made me feel so much better! Bad flare ups can be treated with doxycycline, but the biggest help is hot compresses daily. Edited January 16, 2016 by Seasider Quote
laundrycrisis Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 There is a specific brand for this called Thera Tears. It's omega 3s from fish and flaxseed oil, in a gelcap. 1 Quote
wintermom Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 Blepharitis. http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/blepharitis.htm A good diagnosis of posterior Blepharitis from a doc specializing in its treatment made me feel so much better! Bad flare ups can be treated with doxycycline, but the biggest help is hot compresses daily. Yes! This is what I've got. I do the lid cleaning, like on the website you linked, as well as hot compresses (and roll my finger up toward my tear ducts to help prevent blocked tear ducts). These have been very effective for me (when I actually do them!). My rosacea on my face has tied into ocular rosacea as well. The ocular rosacea has only flared up once. Quote
Faithr Posted January 16, 2016 Author Posted January 16, 2016 Thanks all! My dr did tell me to put hot compresses on my eyes twice a day for two weeks. And then she recommended those eyelid cleaning pads or using no more tears baby shampoo to gently wash the lids afterwards. Then she said I can go to just once a day for the hot compresses and eyelid cleaning. She did mention that she liked to do the most conservative thing first, which is diet and then if that didn't work or wasn't sufficient, I could go to drops and then maybe if that isn't enough to go to the doxycycline. She even mentioned surgery - they put some kind of tiny plastic plugs in your ducts???? But she just mentioned that and said that was the most extreme solution so we don't need to really think about that now! Anyway, I am off to buy eyelid cleaning pads and flax seed. I looked at the list of symptoms of ocular rosacea and while most of them do overlap with the dry eye I have, I noticed that for my condition, the Mayo Clinic they list difficulty driving at night. This has been a huge pain because my very social 14 yo often wants to do stuff and I have gotten so I just won't drive at night anymore. I just can't see! That's why I had convinced myself I had cataracts. Quote
Seasider Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 My ophthalmologist asked me if I wanted to be a case study for the oil gland plugs. I said no thanks, that would be my last resort! He said it was a very promising procedure and actually thought it quite good for his elderly patients. I hope I don't get to the point of needing it, though, I am squeamish about stuff being poked in my eyes! 1 Quote
Faithr Posted January 16, 2016 Author Posted January 16, 2016 My ophthalmologist asked me if I wanted to be a case study for the oil gland plugs. I said no thanks, that would be my last resort! He said it was a very promising procedure and actually thought it quite good for his elderly patients. I hope I don't get to the point of needing it, though, I am squeamish about stuff being poked in my eyes! Me too! I can barely sit still when they are poking that thing into your eye to see if you have glaucoma. 1 Quote
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