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TheSutterDynasty · 03-20-2011, 03:27 PM

I've always had good vision, good eye health, and no problems. But whenever I stay up late and my sleeping schedule is altered a lot (every weekend), my eyes are really sore and dry for the rest of the day.

Eye drops do nothing. The only relief is closing my eyes.

I should also note that I'm not particularly tired - I get decent sleep (7+ hours), but my schedule changes drastically from 11pm - 7am weekdays to 3am - 11am (ish) weekends.

Any one else experience something like this? Any ideas/solutions?

Tyler · 03-20-2011, 03:39 PM

See an Opthamologist?

Street Pharmacist · 03-20-2011, 03:42 PM

Preventative measures are best. Refresh liquigel regularly the long day before you have the altered sleep schedule (the staying up part) and Lacrilube that night. 1000mg of Omega 3 (High DHA? I think) has a fair amount of evidence as well. Visine may whiten the eyes a bit, but won't do much for how it feels

something · 03-20-2011, 04:02 PM

I think you know exactly what the problem is...

It isn't unusual for your eyes to become sore if they have been through a long day - as with any part of your body. Maybe try not to stay up as late? Or ease in and out of the weekend shifts (if possible). For example, wake up a bit later on Friday morning, say 8 instead of 7. Doing this will alleviate the symptoms.

Otherwise, don't be too concerned. You're body is communicating with you - in this case its saying to close your eyes and get some rest.

TheSutterDynasty · 03-20-2011, 04:08 PM

For the record, it's not that big of a deal - otherwise I would see a specialist.

It's just annoying, especially out in places like grocery stores. It seems like there's always a dry breeze going and I'm uncomfortably squinting the entire time, and at some points my eyes just want to water uncontrollably. I'd prefer to not look like I'm balling my eyes out while I'm out!

I would love to keep a better schedule but thus is the weekend night life of a university student.

Thanks for the advice so far. I'm open to more suggestions!

Street Pharmacist · 03-20-2011, 04:13 PM

It's more than simple lack of sleep I would suspect. Your blink rate goes down when you watch TV or use a computer/iPhone, etc. The next day is just a combination of lack of sleep, dehydration and dry damage done the day before. Drink lots of water, take omega 3 and prevent the damage by using tear replacements on a preventative basis when using computer/watching TV

burn_this_city · 03-20-2011, 04:17 PM

Hit the pipe less?

Knut · 03-20-2011, 04:37 PM

Could be eyelid related. If you can see blood vessels through your skin, and have crusty's in the morning it is likely you have Blepharitis. Blepharitis gets worse with lack of sleep, as well as when it is dry outside.

Pick up J and J baby shampoo (no tears), dilute it 10 to 1 in water, and then massage it on the eyelids every morning. After this, use a warm facecloth to wash the soap off.

This will help with tear quality.

The recommendation of omega 3's and lacrilube is a good one too.

hkstylez · 03-20-2011, 05:35 PM

skeet skeet?!

TheSutterDynasty · 03-20-2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

It's more than simple lack of sleep I would suspect. Your blink rate goes down when you watch TV or use a computer/iPhone, etc. The next day is just a combination of lack of sleep, dehydration and dry damage done the day before. Drink lots of water, take omega 3 and prevent the damage by using tear replacements on a preventative basis when using computer/watching TV

I'm always hydrated, and always take my omega 3, but I'll try the droplets the day prior to the sore eyes, thanks!

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Originally Posted by Hesla

Could be eyelid related. If you can see blood vessels through your skin, and have crusty's in the morning it is likely you have Blepharitis. Blepharitis gets worse with lack of sleep, as well as when it is dry outside.

I have neither signs. There is literally no difference in anything except for the soreness - which isn't relieved from droplets nor letting my eyes water or napping or anything!

MrMastodonFarm · 03-20-2011, 09:42 PM

Can't recover from those weekend Bukkake's like you used to, eh?

TheSutterDynasty · 03-20-2011, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

Can't recover from those weekend Bukkake's like you used to, eh?

It appears as though you typed this in a CP off topic thread instead of saying it out loud to your wife. Odd.

Mrs. Rathji · 03-20-2011, 10:13 PM

My eyes just randomly do something like this but I can't pin point why it happens either.

Sr. Mints · 03-20-2011, 11:48 PM

I get this after long days, and I have a f'd up schedule like you.

There are actually different types of Visine-type products, according to my opthamologist, and I was using the wrong one. Now I am using Refresh tears (or something, I will double check), and they kind of work.

Knut · 03-21-2011, 12:00 AM

Avoid visine and clear-eye products.

If you are a person that ihas preservative allergies you can get Thera Tear unpresserved lubricant drops as well.

My personal recommendation is Systane. I find it tends to work the best.

TheSutterDynasty · 03-21-2011, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hesla

Avoid visine and clear-eye products.

If you are a person that ihas preservative allergies you can get Thera Tear unpresserved lubricant drops as well.

My personal recommendation is Systane. I find it tends to work the best.

I've been using Alcon natural tears.

I'll try Systane. Thanks!