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Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Q My eyes have been itching and watering and sometimes feel like something is in them. Is there a treatment I need from an eye doctor in addition to the dermatologist treatment?
AResponse from Dr. Mark Mannis, chairman of Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Science, University of California, Davis:
Itching, watering and a gritty feeling in the eyes all may be symptoms of ocular rosacea, and additional care may be appropriate. While potential eye symptoms of rosacea are often very mild, significant cases should be diagnosed and treated by an ophthalmologist in order to avoid long-term visual consequences.
Ocular rosacea has been observed in up to 50 percent of rosacea patients, and other symptoms may include red eye, burning or stinging, light sensitivity and blurred vision. Dry eye and the occurrence of styes, a plugging or infection of the meibomian glands responsible for secreting tears to lubricate the eye, are also common manifestations of rosacea-related ocular disease, and other possible complications include reduced visual acuity due to corneal damage.
An ophthalmologist can prescribe medication and other measures to relieve eye symptoms and prevent the disorder from causing serious harm. Successful management of the eye manifestations of rosacea commonly requires systemic treatment in addition to local ocular therapy.
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