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Hi, Please be careful taking the drug "prednisone" I took it for a couple of years, strong doses, and I went completely blind. I now have man made lenses inserted into my eyes. Alan – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi.  I have IBD and chronic eye dryness and irritation.  Uveitis ( which sounds possible from the symptoms) is definitely associated with IBD and can be serious.  I assume from the steroid drops that you saw an opthamologist? If not get there immediately.  If you did, get back there and complain. Gary, thanks for your reply.  I did get the steroid eye drops from an opthalmologist; I think there’s some small improvement but I’ve only been using them for a few days.  I’m a little confused as to what I should complain about–do you mean the continuing problems?  This illness certainly is delightful.  Thanks for your help.  Larry.

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Hi.  I have IBD and chronic eye dryness and irritation.  Uveitis ( which sounds possible from the symptoms) is definitely associated with IBD and can be serious.  I assume from the steroid drops that you saw an opthamologist?   If not get there immediately.  If you did, get back there and complain.   Severe eye dryness can cause corneal abrasions.  Hope you’re better soon. Gary – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I recently have suffered cloudy/blurry vision following a flare; steroid eye drops have helped a little.  I have also been experiencing corneal abrasions. My doctor isn’t sure if this is IBD related.  Has anyone had similar problems?

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Hi.  I have IBD and chronic eye dryness and irritation.  Uveitis ( which sounds possible from the symptoms) is definitely associated with IBD and can be serious.  I assume from the steroid drops that you saw an opthamologist?   If not get there immediately.  If you did, get back there and complain.  

Gary, thanks for your reply.  I did get the steroid eye drops from an opthalmologist; I think there’s some small improvement but I’ve only been using them for a few days.  I’m a little confused as to what I should complain about–do you mean the continuing problems?  This illness certainly is delightful.  Thanks for your help.  Larry.

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I have also had very dry eyes and didn’t know about the drops.  I have had to discontinue use of my contacts for now.  I am in the middle of a flare and went to get my vision check.  The doc wouldn’t write me a prescription because of the massive increase in difference.  He said to come back when I was in remission and off the prednisone. JULIE

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Julie writes:I have also had very dry eyes and didn’t know about the drops.  I

have had to discontinue use of my contacts for now.  I am in the middle of a flare and went to get my vision check.  The doc wouldn’t write me a prescription because of the massive increase in difference

Julie, I’ve found the artificial tears eye drops to be very soothing; I’m now using steroid eye drops & hope they will work quickly.  My latest problems came simultaneously with the worst flare I’ve had in years (stress related, of course).  I also am hesitant to change prescriptions while everything is in flux.  Are you also experiencing clodiness/blurriness, or just a difference in nearsightedness or astigmatism.  Larry.

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I’ve had the same problem w/blurred vision when crohn’s is acting up. Also, I go to our local CCFA support/discussion group and a few people also said they had similar blurring.

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Hi RFOMI: An inflammation of a part of the eye ("episcleritis") can be a so called extraintestinal manifestation of IBD…in addition, there are well described complications of steroids (glaucoma, cataracts) in the eye.  In any case, you should see an opthamologist to sort this out. — Regards, "Time flies when you’re having fun"-Walt Disney "Time’s fun when you’re having flies"-Kermit the Frog – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I recently have suffered cloudy/blurry vision following a flare; steroid eye drops have helped a little.  I have also been experiencing corneal abrasions. My doctor isn’t sure if this is IBD related.  Has anyone had similar problems?

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Hi Lynn, I could add something interesting here I believe…. When I still had my large intestine and was suffering from seemingly ‘permanent’ flareups, and was taking large doses of Asulfazalizine and Prednisone daily for months at a time, I suddenly noticed I was having a MINOR difficulty focusing on distant objects (oncoming nearsighteness). I noticed it more and more as the months went by, and chalked it up to age. I knew nothing at the time of eye problems and Asulfidin, so I never thought to contribute it to my medications. The point of my story is this: My eyesight went back COMPLETELY to normal after my pouch surgery and I was off the dreaded horse pills within a few months. I had earlier refused to get eyeglasses because I understand that once you get some, your eyes begin to ‘rely’ on them, the muscles becoming weaker and you really can’t go ‘back’. So, the morale of the story is: If you are young and just noticing your having problems with your eyes or focusing on things, ask yourself if it might be the medications your taking, and if surgery is on the horizon, reconsider getting glasses until AFTER your surgery…. Just my humble opinion of course, Be good kids, Grundman – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m farsighted and am much more dependent on my glasses right before and during a flare. My doctor said it’s a function of age and sometimes the effect of medications. A friend of mine who has a different auto-immune (lupus) disorder has to constantly use eye drops to prevent his eyes from drying out. — Lyn Wall To reply by e-mail: Remove the "xxx" from the reply address. I recently have suffered cloudy/blurry vision following a flare; steroid eye drops have helped a little.  I have also been experiencing corneal abrasions. My doctor isn’t sure if this is IBD related.  Has anyone had similar problems?

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I’m farsighted and am much more dependent on my glasses right before and during a flare. My doctor said it’s a function of age and sometimes the effect of medications. A friend of mine who has a different auto-immune (lupus) disorder has to constantly use eye drops to prevent his eyes from drying out. — Lyn Wall To reply by e-mail: Remove the "xxx" from the reply address. I recently have suffered cloudy/blurry vision following a flare; steroid eye drops have helped a little.  I have also been experiencing corneal abrasions. My doctor isn’t sure if this is IBD related.  Has anyone had similar

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I recently have suffered cloudy/blurry vision following a flare; steroid eye drops have helped a little.  I have also been experiencing corneal abrasions. My doctor isn’t sure if this is IBD related.  Has anyone had similar problems?

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