Barb, I have found what you say to be helpful for me also. I have always
been one to cleanse my face morning and evening but when the grit became a
problem I started using OPCON-A am.&pm. one drop in each eye is all it
takes. Shirley
-----Original Message-----
From: Barb_MSN <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tuesday, February 01, 2000 11:48 PM
Subject: Re: eyes bloodshot
>Nancy....
>
>"Eye gunk and grit:" is pretty common for the average PWP. After
>25 years trying to win a few battles, if not the war, I've come up
>with some modifications to my daily routine which noticeably
>improve my quality of life, such as the following for relief of
>"Eye gunk and grit."
>
>Just before going to bed and first thing upon arising in the
>morning (Well, ya might wanna stop for a pit stop first) <grin>
>you might try gently washing around your eyes using tepid or even
>coolish water plus a drop or two of baby shampoo (I use Johnsons &
>Johnsons).
>
>ALSO - gently ("Gently" is the key word here, m'dear) dab a bit of
>a "for eyes only" eye cream or lotion around your eyes after
>rinsing off the shampoo, and FINALLY, just before ya turn off your
>lights at nite, consider investing in a good eye-drops and give
>each eye a coupla drops.
>
>Ditto upon waking up....
>
>I wish I could guarantee ya this will work for you as it does for
>me... But if it doesn't work, you should perhaps visit an eye
>specialist just to make sure the cause of the problem is PD and
>not an infection of some sort.
>
>Errrrr.... or ya can go to an eye doc BEFORE ya change your daily
>routine.
>
>Barb Mallut
>[log in to unmask]
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: First & Last-Name <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
>Date: Tuesday, February 01, 2000 6:38 PM
>Subject: eyes bloodshot
>
>
>>lately i awaken with bloodshot eyes and sometimes black and
>blue bags. i
>>think i do rub away sleepy seeds. i'm trying not to rub and wash
>face
>>gently. do you think eyes are drying and it is not unusual?
>>nancy spires
