The SHOCKING Truth about Autoimmune Disease and Eye Health

How do autoimmune diseases affect eye health? Learn the shocking ways autoimmune disease may be causing eye and vision problems! Including dry eyes, uveitis, and blurred vision!
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Autoimmune diseases can significantly impact the health and function of the eyes, giving rise to a range of ocular manifestations and diseases. The immune system's misdirected attack on its own tissues can lead to inflammation and tissue damage within various eye structures. Conditions such as uveitis, Sjogren's syndrome, and Graves' disease exemplify the many ways autoimmune disorders affect the eyes. Uveitis, a severe form of inflammation within the eye, can result in redness, pain, and blurred vision. Sjögren's syndrome often leads to severe dry eyes and dry mouth due to immune-mediated damage to tear and salivary glands. In Graves' disease, an overactive thyroid caused by autoimmune responses can induce bulging eyes and eyelid retraction, potentially impacting vision and causing discomfort. These intricate connections between autoimmune processes and ocular health underscore the necessity of comprehensive care that addresses both systemic and eye-specific symptoms, enabling patients to better manage these complex conditions.
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[@Braveummahandislamiclight]

I'm a Medical Doctor ( physician) by God's grace and I've researched a lot about dry eyes symptoms over the years because I noticed how frequent it was becoming ( the computer age is a big culprit) . Although there's no evidence of underlying autoimmune conditions ( in most affected people), I found these important things to consider and would recommend it to you all: 1. Vitamin D deficiency is associated associated with dry eyes and so that should be ruled out, especially for those living in countries with limited sun exposure.Vitamin D supplements would be helpful if that's the case ( OTC vitamin D supplements are available but do not exceed 4,000 IU per day to avoid vit D toxicity, although it's very rare and would take several months for that to happen). 2.. Dehydration - drink enough water per day. Eat enough fruits and veggies 3. Eat diets rich in omega 3 like flaxseed oil etc or take omega 3 supplements . Also eat foods reach in vitamin A eg carrots , moringa has one of the highest vit A components ( more than carrot) etc. 4. Reduce sun exposure to your eyes nad wear sun glasses just as you wear sunscreen on your body 5. BLINK often - due to the internet age, we continuous use devices and forget to blink . Try to limit exposure to these devices by resting your eyes. Meibomian gland atrophy is associated with bad device use habits . Do some eye massages like with essential oils like jojoba oil , almond oil, olive or even coconut oil ( do not put the oil into your eyes ! ) 6. Wash eyes out with slightly cold water or do a cold compress ( close eyes as you dip your eyes in cold water cupped in palm ). 7. Use swim goggles when entering into pools or swimming in the sea or any unknown fresh water bodies 8. There's a condition called ocular laboropthalmus ( involuntary eye opening during sleep) which in turn leads to dry eyes. There's a milder form called inadequate lead seal ( has several causes like thyroid eye disease, facial palsies, trauma and cosmetic procedures, but may even be ' normal' if a person has normally large eye balls) can also cause dry eyes especially after waking up from a long sleep or even a nap. You may need things that keep your eyes closed like sleeptite etc . Someone even uses cello tape for this 😅. Get the right sleep goggles though. 9. Get eyedrops for symptomatic relief that target tear production, healing of the cornea and even improves meibomian gland health. I'd recommended this Hylo night eye drops ( it has bit A and corrects dry eyes symptoms 98% ,lasts for 6 months after opening and contains NO preservatives. But it may contain peanut oil so avoid if you are allergic, apart from that it's the best . You can get it from your local pharmacy if available or amazon or online pharmacies ). You may consider other alternatives by checking the list of reviewed different types of eye drops by renowned US optometrists. www.reviewofcontactlenses.com/article/from-basics-to-biologics-selecting-drops-for-every-dry-eye-patient Avoid eye drops with preservatives especially if you use them more than 4 times per day BUT Benzalkonium chloride and thimerosal formulations should be avoided at all costs. www.reviewofcontactlenses.com/article/from-basics-to-biologics-selecting-drops-for-every-dry-eye-patient 10. If the above lifestyle modifications doesn't help. Get tested for any underlying conditions like autoimmune conditions, thyroid diseases etc. All the best , God bless you and peace ✌️

[@M00159]

Thank you! All good recommendations. I use Hylo gel and even use it during the day. I have yet to find an eye-drop with long lasting relief. I have Sjogrens Syndrome. It’s an awful autoimmune disease and I hate it.

[@kday9438]

@@M00159have you tried Restasis ? I hear it’s the BEST …

[@kday9438]

Dr. Do you know anything about Restasis ? Thanks in advance

[@M00159]

@@kday9438 I’m not the doctor, but Restasis is supposed to be effective because it treats the inflammation which causes the symptoms, the dry eyes and dry mouth. Whereas , eyedrops only treat the symptoms and not the cause, which is the inflammation, It’s not an option for me, unfortunately, because it’s too expensive ($500 per month) and my insurance doesn’t cover it until I satisfy my deductible ( which is $9,100). If you can afford it, or if your insurance covers it, I would definitely recommend trying it. I would if it was an option for me. I have Sjogrens Syndrome and my eyes are bone dry. I heard it takes like 9 months though before it starts being effective, just so you know. In the meantime, for me, I’ve taken out foods from my diet that are inflammatory and added Onega 3’s, with an EPA between 1,000-1,500, daily. Hope this helps if you get no response from the doctor.

[@Braveummahandislamiclight]

@@M00159 yeah sjogren is terrible but try not to let that take away your happiness😊. Gradually do your best to improve the symptoms and peace ✌️

[@dianebondhus9355]

I've had Sjogrens syndrome for many years. Listening to you in MN.

[@M00159]

I have it as well. I hate it. My eyes get so bone dry, sometimes I can’t even go out because they’re so irritated. Now I’m having problems with my kidneys. My nephrologist thinks it’s because of Sjogrens. It’s attacking my kidneys. You may have already known this, but we’re also at higher risk for getting non- Hodgkins Lymphoma. Lucky us.

[@Huckfintress]

@@M00159I have primary Sjogrens as well - was diagnosed in 2007 but feel like I had it from birth -I had to have my tear ducts manipulated however, they did that back in the 1960s almost immediately after I was born they were clogged I think I had frequent infections upper respiratory, a lot of dry coughs, frequent strep throat. I was born to a mother who had severe postpartum could not bond with me for six months we never were financially compromised. My family was in tact for a back of a lack of a better worm, but there was a lot of toxicity chaos and I was severely abused by an older sister on my life and I am 100% convinced that trauma and abuse is the root cause of all autoimmune diseases. Sjogrens is miserable. It is deteriorating my body, including my eyesight.

[@M00159]

@@Huckfintress I am sorry you had such a tough start in life, with childhood illnesses, issues with your mom and the abuse by your sister. I can’t imagine how hard that must have been for you. Unfortunately, we have zero control over the family we’re born into. Some people are born into an ideal family life with much love and money., while others are not so fortunate. In this regard, life is not fair. It boils down to the luck of the draw. Your point about autoimmune diseases being born out of trauma and abuse is an interesting one. It would be worthwhile for social/ medical scientists to study that and see if there’s a link. I didn’t suffer childhood trauma or abuse , but my mom always had health issues growing up, including rheumatoid arthritis, which is also autoimmune. So, there’s probably a genetic link. Stress may also play a role. I was a single parent and had a stressful job at the time I was diagnosed. I was always stressed out. My Sjogrens wasn’t diagnosed until I was in my late thirties. At least that’s when I noticed symptoms. It’s a terrible disease to deal with, but I know there are worse. My symptoms are mostly dry eyes. My mouth gets dry, too, but it mostly impacts my eyes. I keep up with dental appointments and cleanings to try and keep my teeth healthy, because, as you probably know, Sjogrens sufferers are prone to dental cavities due to the lack of enough saliva in the mouth. I also have regular eyes exams. I’ve never had joint pain or have had a rheumatologist as part of my medical team, only a primary care physician. So, all these years, I’ve been treating the symptoms . Biotine has an array of products for dry mouth symptoms and there are plenty of OTC eye drops and gels for dry eyes. The problem with eye drops is that the symptom relief is not long lasting. I’m constantly putting drops in my eyes all day long. But… I have just started a new eye drop I ordered from Amazon, and it’s noticeably more effective than anything I’ve tried so far. I can immediately feel the quality of the drop in my eyes and am truly impressed with the relief I get from the dryness. The eyedrops are called, Viscosan, Lubricant Eye Drops, put out by a company called, AGEPHA PHARMA, out of the Slovak Republic. More expensive than Systane eyedrops or the like found at your local Walmart, around $14.00 for a .34 fl oz. bottle. But BOY is it worth it. These drops provide relief that I’ve never been able to find before in any other eye-drop. What a difference. Lastly, and I’ll end this lengthy comment, is the fact that Sjogrens is progressive. It can affect major organs such as the lungs, liver and kidneys. I say this because you need to monitor Sjogrens progression. I have noticed my breathing capacity isn’t what it used to be. I run out of breath when having a conversation. I don’t feel winded at all, I just find myself drawing an extra breath to finish my sentences. I attribute this to my Sjogrens affecting my lungs. Also, my pcp found protein in my urine, a sign of kidney damage. I now have a nephrologist for my kidneys. My kidney function is still normal at the moment, but with Sjogrens being progressive, I imagine I will need medication soon to control the protein leaking out in my urine. I’ve drastically changed my diet to plant based and limited my sodium and protein intake. So, at your next physical, make sure your doctor does a urine test to see if there’s any protein in your urine. Because, if there is, then it’s likely because of the Sjogrens. I do not have diabetes or high blood pressure, or dehydration, so I think the Sjogrens is beginning to affect my kidneys. Please monitor your Sjogrens. Best of luck to you.

[@mindsigh4]

@@Huckfintress have u ever checked out any Eckhart Tolle videos? i really feel that the healing is within us all, just have to bring our attention into this inner vastness of feeling, the inner dimension feels soooo spacious, if u are conscious, that's like the acorn that contains a mighty oak. it is possible to heal

[@loraburke-mulkey3119]

Since you said you now have kidney issues I think you should consider lupus. Autoimmune diseases seem to run in clusters so if you have one you likely have others. Old dialysis nurse here and we had patients with kidney failure due to lupus

[@juliemcmahan1207]

I was just diagnosed with Sjogrens, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia. Sjogrens does cause very dry eyes and mouth, and I also have constant swelling and pain in my parotid glands. I also have type 1 diabetes. Sjogrens is much more than dry eyes and mouth. I'm just learning, and looking for information to learn how to manage my multiple symptoms. I'll be starting an immunosuppressant soon. I have a great Rheumatologist and Eye Dr that I'm working with and am so thankful for!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Wow thanks for sharing all this! I know so many people who struggle with not one but multiple autoimmune conditions as well. What has helped you the most with the eye dryness from sjogrens? Would you mind sharing?

[@juliemcmahan1207]

@@DoctorEyeHealth About 4 years before I was diagnosed with Sjogrens, I was diagnosed with dry eyes. My Dr said to use warm compresses and drops during the day and an ointment at night. That worked okay, but not great, and they still felt horrible. Then I started watching YOUR videos. You have a video on dry eyes and which Omega 3 brands to use. I don't remember the name of the video, but you mentioned an Omega 3 called FOCUS Relief Plus. This was the most cost effective for me, so I ordered some from Amazon and I've been using it since May 2023. THIS has worked wonderfully for me! Sometimes I forget to put my eye ointment in at night, and even then, my eyes aren't as horrible in the morning as they used to be. I notice a huge difference, so THANK YOU to YOU!!!

[@haloSrising]

Yes, I’d like to know to I was told to sip down water constantly for the dry mouth but it’s a lot more than just dry eye and dry mouth. What about for the fatigue and joint pain too?

[@juliemcmahan1207]

@@haloSrising I totally understand! Water doesn't even help unless you constantly drip it into your mouth. My Dr prescribed pilocarpine, but that is so short lived and doesn't make me feel great. I don't know what to do about the fatigue.. The more I do, the worse it gets. But I'm still working, and it's so difficult. I also have RA, so I'll be starting on methotrexate and folic acid tomorrow morning. That's supposed to help with pain. Good luck to you. I wish you well

[@bookmanbob777]

better check for hoshimotos thyroiditis - those guys all run together - hoshimotos usually in the background just inviting all his buddies to join the group! good luck!

[@rebeccawood7350]

I have secondary Sjogrens due to Lupus, RA, and was recently diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis. I used to wear contacts long before my diagnosis and no matter how many eye drops i used they were always gritty feeling. Since being diagnosed it all makes sense now.

[@jazw4649]

My brother was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis after a covid infection.

[@aliceismailyan473]

Look up Brooke Goldner for autoimmune diseases

[@WiLdTiger1951]

Please read my comment about myasthenia gravis. I was dx 1992, I'm post Thymectomy. He made some comments that appear misleading about MG. I don't mean to be disrespectful to this doctor. No one person can know everything about all things. The fact he is trying to help is commendable. In his defense, dry eyes can result in MG simply because we have trouble with opening and closing our eyelids. More information you'll see in my comment directly relating to Myasthenia gravis. ✌️

[@violaplayer26]

My MS was diagnosed after two attacks of optic neuritis. There had been other previous signs and symptoms but the optic neuritis was the big clue that finally unlocked the diagnosis.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thanks for sharing that! I have had a few patients experiencing very mild optic neuritis to the point we were not confident that was what it could be, but ultimately the MRI we ordered confirmed the diagnosis. Hope you are doing well.

[@ندى-ط7ز]

What are your symptoms?

[@cindyjohnson1025]

Eat carnivore. Everything else is pure inflammation.

[@LYJManchesterUnited]

Yes what are your symptoms thanks

[@debmurray2734]

Emergency Room doctors missed Autoimmune Temporal Arteritis in my mother which caused her to go blind in one eye and narrowed the field of vision in her remaining eye. This after she already reported that she had another Autoimmune disease (celiac disease). I personally have been dx with 3 Autoimmune disorders. Autoimmune disease is very serious yet most Doctors do not seem to be educated about the relationships between disease - as the old commercial says "buy one, collect them all".

[@jewelleryaddict]

Have degree in Health Ed and a study published on fibromyalgia. Facilitated support group for 23 yrs at hospital. I noticed at about 38 (wear glasses) since grade 8. Am near 70 now. I had to use different glasses every now and then with no changes to see right, I have had fibro over 25 yrs. Finally someone mentioned. The eye has muscles and since fibro is a muscular problem (pain) no wonder the eyes were bothered. So yes eyes are not left out of the body's disease problems.

[@hyacinthmcdonald1044]

So much to learn. It is said my thryoid is working but it is swollen. I dont understand.

[@evangelinepittman1378]

I now have lupus and it was my eye doctor that said I needed a blood draw and see a rheumatologist.

[@ginnyleedays]

Why did he suggest this? What symptoms were you having

[@donnavalencia5314]

Hi doctor, I just found your KZbin channel after being diagnosed with extremely severe dry eye with ocular rosacea. I’m watching from Camuy, Puerto Rico. Anyway, I have Sjogren’s, Hashimoto, osteoarthritis, neuropathy and some other non-autoimmune conditions. My eyes are driving me crazy, blurry vision, light sensitivity, burning and crazy tearing. I can barely open my right eye. We do get a lot of the Saharan dust several times a year, we currently have the dust now. I notice a big difference when the dust is around.

[@dcantwell119]

This happens to me I have had serious anterior uveitis flares from rheumatoid arthritis. The first one was triggered when I had to get an abdominal CT and drank gastrografin contrast. I lost my vision for 4 weeks in both eyes. It required heavy daily doses of oral prednisone 60mg, steroid eye drops and dialating eye drops. It was very painful and I had to stay in a dark room. It took 5 weeks to get my complete vision back. I need a broad spectrum immune suppressant to keep my RA and uveitis controlled.

[@mikeedward3161]

Thank you for telling us, without people like you speaking up, we will never know of such matters, so thank you so much and great thanks to this medical doctor starting this channel in the first place. Both stay safe and both stay being you, best wishes Maureen Erdwin

[@rheung3]

Thanks for sharing. My wife had anterior iritis too, around same time with thyroid nodules. The doctors were not sure the root causes, but months before, her gut was not well. So, our hypothesis is leaky gut and gluten. So, she stopped eating anything with gluten, stopped oat meals too. Her thyroid nodules disappeared in 3 weeks, and her eye needs similar steroid eye drop every hour first 3 days to control inflammation. Grateful that she recovered. A further analysis we found as e.g. modern bread making just use 2 hours to sit the dough, not enough for yeast enzymes to break down gluten proteins to amino acids. Just the learning so far. We eat sauerkraut too every now and then to keep gut healthy. FYR. Blessings.

[@bronwenwalmsley7043]

I’ve had Sjogrens for many years. I was treated for Uveitis and Iritis for 4 years or so but I gave up going to the clinics because they had no idea how to fix my eye. I describe a net curtain in front of my eye and I’m still experiencing what I think of as ‘light blindness’

[@627070]

Hello, how can I ask you some questions?

[@sheila7814]

Your condition sounds much like mine. I would love to learn more.

[@627070]

how to contact you

[@bronwenwalmsley7043]

@@627070 I’m not sure about security and such if we go off KZbin. I’ll check with someone I know

[@dianebeier8379]

I can relate to your comment, I have Sjogrens, Scleroderma and Raynauds, got diagnosed 9 years ago, my eyes suffer 24/7 and that's ontop of all my other symptoms! Michigan here.😊😊😊😊😊

[@PhantomKat7]

What perfect timing! I’ve been watching your channel for around two years now due to dry eyes, and I was recently diagnosed with AIH (autoimmune hepatitis). I noticed improvement in my dry eye symptoms with the lowering of liver enzymes with prednisone.

[@pamelastgeorge4304]

I think I’m in the same situation.Have fatty liver and very high liver enzymes for approximately 2 years. Now my eyes are affected on short term prednisone now with much improvement,but dropping dose getting much worst symptoms with joints eyes hands. I feel like I will be in trouble after stopping prednisone. Are you on it permanently? Dose?

[@PhantomKat7]

I’m currently on 40mg a day after I started on 60mg around three weeks ago. I have an appointment with my liver specialist in September where they’ll probably discuss long term medical therapy and whether I’ll continue on prednisone. Until then, weekly blood test is how they’re determining how much I take.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

fascinating! happy to hear that!

[@primabersabal7045]

You are such a young handsome, brainy doctor that’s so delightful to watch. Lots of lessons to learn and good speaker as well. Thanks God for doctors like you!

[@spiralflash6169]

The prednisone itself will make your eyes feel better.

[@suesingleton4927]

Back in 1986, at the tender age of 30 something, I suffered a sudden and devastating rupture of the blood vessels of my right eye. Long story short: I did undergo crypton laser surgery but too late to save all of my central and most of my peripheral vision. Despite attempts by the Opthalmologists to find the causation, it remains an idiopathic event. Fast forward : I resemble every conditions' symptomatology you touched on this video. I now have neuropathy due to back issues as well as Small Cell Fiber Neuropathy. I do not have diabetes!!! But also have feet and toes clinically observed conditions that doctors (specialists) cannot diagnose. I have to get DNA testing after being diagnosed with SFN, mainly to identify an autoimmune disease. Thanks for listening...

[@ontoitaussie7390]

Watching from Australia.....have issues with my eyes self diagnosed then had confirmed by my optician...Tried to discuss with a doctor he was adamant that it doesn’t exist to the point he requested my opticians name. All I can say is thank you and I’m greatful for your channel where at least I can get information that helps

[@MG-iq6lr]

Absolutely… my daughter has Susac Disease.. a google search will provide info. Triad affects ears,eyes and brain

[@slestage5725]

I have severe dry eye, left eye bulging more all the time and occasional mild pain in that eye. I have had hypo thyroid for many years. I have also had alopecia universalis for 20 years along with chronic coughing. I have asthma and allergies for which I get monthly shots. I had a full left hip replacement in 2019 and now my right hip beginning to hurt. I also have vitiligo. Doctors are lost as to what has been happening to me for the last 20 years and they seem not to care very much either. I am a 58 yr old female.

[@michellehopelamb5353]

Sounds exactly like me. Diagnosis: your just anxious. Even my autoimmune tests come back bad and they say it doesn’t matter.

[@laomar8957]

I had a chronic cough for 7 years and doctors kept saying that my lungs were fine and that it was probably due to allergies. While trying to find a solution for fatigue (also have "autoimmune disease"), I eliminated eggs, gluten and dairy products. The cough was totally gone in 3 months!!

[@slestage5725]

@@laomar8957 oh wow thats great, thank you for sharing. Its worth a try!

[@luciansunset1]

The bulging eyes might be graves disease

[@sheila7814]

The chronic cough could be caused by scar tissue from previous respiratory illnesses. OR, could have lung nodules. A CT revealed nodules for my cough.

[@rheung3]

Thanks for sharing. My wife had anterior iritis, around same time with thyroid nodules. The doctors were not sure the root causes, but months before, her gut was not well. So, our hypothesis is leaky gut and gluten. So, she stopped eating anything with gluten, stopped oat meals too. Her thyroid nodules disappeared in 3 weeks, and her eye needs similar steroid eye drop every hour first 3 days to control inflammation. Grateful that she recovered. A further analysis we found as e.g. modern bread making just use 2 hours to sit the dough, not enough for yeast enzymes to break down gluten proteins to amino acids. Just the learning so far. We eat sauerkraut too every now and then to keep gut healthy. FYR. Blessings

[@rosegichana2379]

Learning somewhere tips on leaky gut. Thanks

[@sandyazbill257]

I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, after 7 yrs developed a condition where my eyes were swelling and busting blood vessels. Opthalmologist asked my medical condition and was sent to vascular eye surgeon. He told me I had Lupus. Was never given name of condition. I had it twice, very painful. Also very light sensitive.

[@SkillCult]

I've had some success in improving these kinds of issues. After getting lyme disease about 25 years ago, I've had all kinds of problems that are probably best classified as autoimmune, including periods of chronic dry eyes and full blown uveitis, requiring steroid eye drops. One of the most useful things I've found is fasting. I'm not sure what the mechanism is, but I'd guess either a rise in anti-inflammatory hormones during fasting, a lack of offending food components that might trigger autoimmune responses or lack of bacteria growing on food in the gut producing immune responses. Maybe a combination, who knows. All I know really is that if I start getting hints of eye issues that I'm familiar with, either dryness, or beginnings of uveitis, if I stop eating for a day or two, it seems to stop it from going any further and reset me. I also think there is likely an interplay with at least heavy metal toxicity if not other toxins, which are ubuiquitous now, even in new borns. I've done quite a bit of metals detox and it can cause uveitis flares, presumably from circulating mercury or whatever it is. When I first started I got flares, but once I got deeper in, I rarely feel uveitis flares coming on anymore, and dryness is also uncommon. Just be careful where you look for info on detoxification. It is mostly BS. Christopher Shade and Bryan Walsh seem like the smartest guys in the room on that subject and I've had good success with their stuff. Just be careful, you can't go too fast or it can cause harsh reactions. There doesn't seem to be a ton of information on eye issues and mercury but there is definitely some, including dry eyes. For me it started with an observation, so hard to say for sure how much it might be causative. Worth looking into and experimenting with though when there are not a lot of options for real solutions. At this point, I seem to have a handle on it, good luck everyone.

[@bajone02]

I learned fasting can cause stem cells to generate. Has to do with eating fats like MCT after a few days. Not sure exactly what mechanism kicks in to start the stem cells. Amazing benefits, though.

[@CaroleGarton-x4z]

I have also had Sjogren's Sydrome for many years, which took an age to diagnose. Ive encountered medical professionals who have never even heard of it -! Carole Garton.

[@fbvandoren6844]

So thankful for you caring at such a younger man, using your education to help us older ones, but our younger ones who are exposed to so many more toxins..love your love for mankind

[@bookmanbob777]

my dentist told me my dry mouth was the worse they had ever seen - i should brush 5 (FIVE!!!) times a day. it never occurred to them to suggest this a something that should be looked into and certainly did not think about sjogrens. I was astonished when i put the 2 together. It all about basic training for the multiverse of the dentis/opthalmologist/general practicioner, etc. I guess they can't know EVERYTHING! :) ...but I'd have thought they might have at least concidered sjogrens with such severe dry mouth.

[@kkevinj1]

I cant say enough how much the beef based diet fixed my eyes, man the focusing muscles are bending my old lens more. impressed!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dry eye gone, some small hard ball under my eyelid went away. I feel so good 💪

[@princerockson1404]

how long were you on this for ??

[@kkevinj1]

@@princerockson1404 On and off for 2 years, noticable difference on very low carb high beef fat and beef. Potassium citrate added to my salt water really helps focusing

[@princerockson1404]

@@kkevinj1 Ayee proud of you man that’s good stuff ! On a keto diet right now on and off for 5 months now. Trying to see if that helps lowers my inflammation and reduces the brown/yellow spots on the whites of my eye. It’s real discipline ahah

[@WendySanchez-lc4co]

Studies are proving that the keto and carnivore diet cures a whole bunch of stuff like Alzheimers, depression, anxiety, weight gain, obesity, brain fog, some cancers, multiple sclerosis (look up Montel Williams), arthritis, schizophrenia, drug and alcohol cravings, type 2 diabetes, access phlegm, allergies, PCOS, heartburn, GERD, acid reflux, gastritis, gastroparesis, ulcers, better gut bacteria, nausea, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, gallbladder, pancreas, Crohn's disease, autoimmune diseases, fibromyalgia, inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, diverticulosis, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, skin tags, polyps, vision problems, ADHD, epilepsy, autism, eczema, someone even said it took away their heat blisters and cold sores, and so many others. Just KZbin whatever symptoms you're having and the keto or carnivore diet. kzbin.infoCGlN87OPtGQ?si=BPgm-MOV-Et6wLM1

[@WendySanchez-lc4co]

I'm doing Ketovore for depression and anxiety. I want to see if it really works. It's working so far. I'm only 40 days in and feel so amazingly better. I can't explain how amazing I feel.

[@roseparkerartist9657]

Thank you doc. I suffered with iritis in 2000 in my right eye. I was on steroid eye drops for 18 months on and off. During that time I had knee pain. Both my parents had both knees totally replaced. I asked my doctor if it could be linked. My mum had RA. He said no. All medical staff examined my hands. And said no. I was given a blood test. Apprentice I am sero negative. 2008 I had both knees totally replaced simultaneously when the was 46. I was diagnosed with RA. Then the found it in my big toe joint. I have recovered from both now. I improved in the warmth and sunshine in Spain.

[@BrentTheGent1]

Great info in this video. I would add only that for anyone who is having symptoms of chronic fatigue and skin, eye, stomach problems to search for any black mould that may be in your bathroom or anywhere damp such as basements. It does not take much black mould at all to cause a lot of skin, eye and stomach issues.

[@sheila7814]

Excellent presentation! Well done! Your teachers/and parents should be proud but most of all, you deserve a huge pat on the back.

[@tracypriest4386]

I was diagnosed with an Autoimmune disease. I have Fibromyalgia, PhR OA. I have noticed a difference in my eye sight each year it get worst. Optician said I do have Dry Eye

[@beckywilkinson1974]

Hi from New Zealand! I was diagnosed with ocultar occlusion, possibly caused by high blood pressure. Treated with Avastin, an injection directly into the eye. Wow what an experience. Luckily treatment was successful and I have graduated from that treatment.

[@wcoasttigger]

Are you awake for the procedure? Does it hurt?

[@GodGunsGutsandNRA]

This would not have crossed my mind! I have worn contacts since grade school, going through the gambit starting with hard lenses. I never had a problem, until I was diagnosed with MS, and I did not put my MS with developing my dry eye condition. I have started using the Bruder moist heat compress, and the Zocular eye cleaning foam. I also started taking Omega 3 daily, after I was Dx. I do see, or feel, and improvement. Thank you!!

[@MsNooneinparticular]

You might consider Sjogren's Syndrome if you also have dry mouth/severe dental cavities, dry vagina or joint pain. 50% of Sjogren's occurs with another autoimmune disease like MS, RA, Lupus, etc. I got to the point where I couldn't wear contacts & had to get LASIK even though it's dangerous for dry eye patients. I insisted because I could NOT see: contacts were melting to my corneas & I was using canola oil to get them out. The doc made me get punctal plugs which apparently helped massively because my eyes are no longer foggy & blurry like before. Sjogren's causes all moisture producing glands in your body to dry out permanently including salivary glands, tear ducts, pancreas, synovial fluid in joints, etc. It increases lymphoma risk so good to know if you have it even though there's no specific treatment.

[@anniematthew2608]

So sorry for your diagnosis. Have you tried omega 7? Perhaps research it. My eye doc suggested it & It’s been very helpful for my dry eyes.

[@GodGunsGutsandNRA]

@@MsNooneinparticular I don’t have any of the other symptoms you mentioned, and I have been checked for just about everything. My neurologist is awesome, and is very up on Immune disorders. His mother died from MS when he was ~12. From that time forward, he dedicated his life to people with MS and other autoimmune disorders.

[@JJ-qc2on]

Hello Dr. Can you do a talk on ocular melanoma. My husband went for a normal check on his eyes and within 1 year the opticians thought it was some kind of lesion. Once seen by a consultant my hubby had his left eye removed! This is a more common than you think. At Sheffield the consulting areas were full of patients with the same condition cancer of the eye. Its not just a matter of having blue eyes it can happen to anyone. Long story short hubby had a prosthetic eye fitted. he can drive and work. Found it difficult at first as needed to get used to the shift in his balance. His right eye then had a bleed and had to have a course of injections in his eyeball. But all ok. Hubby has to have 6 monthly scans on his liver and eyes to make sure no metastasis. I had blurriness when seen at the opticians in my left eye. So whilst waiting for a consultant appointment i started taking MACUSAVE, all i can tell you this saved my eyesight. Good luck to everyone❤

[@phunghuyhoaofficial]

Whoa!! What a helpful information! Thanks for sharing about Autoimmune Disease and Eye Health!

[@jessicabergkvist9227]

I have Uveitis and CME and doctors have tested me for lots of autoimmune and other diseases and so far they don't know why I have this. I'm watching from So CA.

[@JS-xs5hq]

Sorry doc, but you are making the erroneous generalization that all eye doctors are competent and actually give a rip about patient care. Many of us who live in more remote areas are left with amateur night eye doctors, who lack your knowledge and are not willing to refer their patients to a subspecialist when necessary. Moreover, the same bad actors do not keep up with their professional reading of pertinent medical literature. Your patients are fortunate to have access to you.

[@SkipYearSix]

This is spot on. Out of 7 eye doctors only one has given a shit and spent time talking to me. Many are still recommending baby shampoo on the eyelid. That’s from literature in the 90s

[@helenholdsworth6407]

My thoughts exactly, but you put it better.

[@Max-oi9es]

Wow, you hit the nail on the head with this comment. I've had an evisceration and countless bad encounters with eye doctors that had knowledge of what's really going on with me. I grew up in a moderately medical science affluent city, (Grand Rapids, MI) however, when it came to providing the total eye care that was needed for me they dropped the ball. I had a biopsy done on my lungs (2008) and it came back conclusive for 'workplace air contamination'. Right now I'm fighting like hell to keep my remaining eye healthy enough to remain somewhat independent. It doesn't help that I'm hyper allergic to oral steroids and a responder to topical steroids. I still use the topical steroids when needed. But, I've had a doctor actually storm out of the exam room while slamming the door and rattling the charts and startling other patients and coworkers in the process. This happened at a major eye treatment facility in Grand Rapids. It's hard as hell to receive the right eye care when your situation is unique to you. I do know this, I have to stay away from certain foods, wheat is especially one of them. Wheat will cause me to have a flare up in my sleep. Leaving me with permanently blurry vision if not treated with topical steroids.y metabolism has completely changed from what it used to be.

[@G1m2121]

Yes you are so right. A lot of eye doctors don't care about us just about money they can make from doing procedures.

[@KiwikimNZ]

Totally agree! I have dry eye and have used contact lenses in the past, with moisturising drop, good hygiene and only used them for a few hours at a time for things that needed me to see lol, but glasses would slip or fall off which dries me nuts, or on a night out. never overnight. I’ve been hospitalised three times due to the serous nature of the uveitis, horrible experience, could keep my eye open, no way could I be in a room with a curtain open, tearing, anyway corneal ulcers that arose from this put me in hospital 3 times in a year and a half. It was put down to contact lenses even though I had not used contacts since my first ulcer. The auto immune basket was just too hard. New Zealand health care is bad, you can’t get specialist appointments at all. It’s just a joke. So you get bounced around and nothing is ever got a conclusion. I now have terrible vision and permanent double vision when driving, due to the distance you are focusing on in front of you, no double vision before a certain distance . Two positive ANA tests 320 speckled, results as well but the two were not connected. Easier to put it down to contact lenses that I didn’t even wear anymore! I have so many auto immune symptoms, but no one gives a shit. As a nurse I think I kinda understand as few things, yet I’m still not listened too. It’s sad.

[@paulinecoburn181]

Have a good friend who has had Sjogrens for years, her treatment under the NHS has been appalling, she was told earlier this year that she has had kidney disease for years and hadn’t been told, also now has Lupus.

[@MariaHopfenzitz]

From Kansas City - I have multiple autoimmune diseases, including arthritis, Sjogren’s, as well as thyroid issues and poor circulation. I have been dealing with dry eyes for 10 years and they have gotten so bad that I’m at the point of losing my vision. My doctor has tried several different types of amnio discs, open the years, and the latest is using Sclera lenses. I am searching for anything that may help improve my dry eyes, hoping it will help my vision

[@marouaneazza3519]

have you tried omega 3 supplement ?

[@cindyjohnson1025]

Anything outside of meat is inflammatory. Fruits, veggies all crystallized sugars stab your insides and cause an autoimmune response. You must not ingest them. Fruits and veggies have poison oxalates that cause autoimmune. Type in carnivore and listen to the testimonies. I went carnivore cleared up so many symptoms. Plants have many built in poisons, letting, oxalates etc. Stop or you will probably get sicker.

[@albingeorge6731]

Hello Doctor, I am suffering from Scleritis/ episcleritis for more than 8 years. I also had oral ulcer regularly. Earlier I used to take the moxima d drop. Then I consulted Rhumetologist and found that blood ANA weak positive. Now am taking azoran 125mg and grafotaz 100mg daily. Along with FML am alsi taking apermilast and azoran. Now the oral ulcer is controlled but Scleritis is still happening regularly. Waiting for your advice.

[@jithinbennyjb6989]

hey whats the current condition is it cured? i am also getting reccuring scleritis

[@JamieCote-yy7nh]

Wish we had doctors like this. I have not gone to one that really cares.

[@mohashaf7378]

Iam Mohammed from Bangalore India.. aj not able to type nowwill ask my son to write as i haveblurry vision. I listen to your vidéos . Thank you for tonne of info .

[@MartinNeep]

Another telltale sign that demyelination has occurred at some point is the worsening of symptoms when body temperature increases. For example, if you notice that your vision deteriorates every time you have a fever, exercise vigorously or take a hot bath. This is known as Uhthoff's sign and is due to the fact that a small increase in temperature can reduce the conduction of nerve impulses when myelin has been damaged.

[@rachelnyn5543]

I have that. My MS was diagnosed after a surgery to remove an intraspinal tumor at C3-4. That was in 1992 and I’ve had double vision during a flare or two but now I’m mostly over that. Thank you for the information.

[@Jennifyr-wo5cv]

Greatly appreciated this informative post. Am 72 / MS likely since age 14. Lifelong learning is the goal! TY ‼️

[@whomee]

I have Rheumatoid arthritis and I have dry eyes sometimes my eyes burn

[@deborahwallace1847]

I have itchy, watery, red eyes. Especially in the morning. My eyes get dry and sting. I thought it was allergies, but it's been going on for months April-August. I have been treated for a Blepheritist.

[@irishgirl1753]

Mine are same feels like pink eye

[@gardengirl9099]

I have the same problem. What is your treatment?

[@deborahwallace1847]

@@gardengirl9099 so far, Retain eye drops has helped. I get it on Amazon.

[@mountaingirl-cw4tp]

Me too. Been dealing with same for 4 years

[@paulwoltman873]

Probably have sjogrens syndrome

[@lolwu7718]

I have MS. MY Vision was blurry and had bad floaters and light bothered me but needed bright light to see anything. Neuro, optometrist, & ophthalmologist said just a PVD flare. The last sent me to Retina Dr to make sure no tears. Turns out that wasn't it. Left eye HAD Uvietis. Need prednisone drops. Waiting now to see if it will go away. Almost missed it without the further referal that took months to get in.

[@WendySanchez-lc4co]

Studies are proving that the keto and carnivore diet cures a whole bunch of stuff like Alzheimers, depression, anxiety, weight gain, obesity, brain fog, some cancers, multiple sclerosis (look up Montel Williams), arthritis, schizophrenia, drug and alcohol cravings, type 2 diabetes, access phlegm, allergies, PCOS, heartburn, GERD, acid reflux, gastritis, gastroparesis, ulcers, better gut bacteria, nausea, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, gallbladder, pancreas, Crohn's disease, autoimmune diseases, fibromyalgia, inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, diverticulosis, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, skin tags, polyps, vision problems, ADHD, epilepsy, autism, eczema, someone even said it took away their heat blisters and cold sores, and so many others. Just KZbin whatever symptoms you're having and the keto or carnivore diet. kzbin.infoCGlN87OPtGQ?si=BPgm-MOV-Et6wLM1

[@Mstasen1]

I’m hla-b27 positive and have psoriatic arthritis. Been on biologics for over decade and have mildly dry eyes but nothing too severe.

[@deannawalker7022]

As someone who has been very unfortunate to have Anterior Scleritis 3 times, it was the most painful thing I've ever had to deal with. After many many test that showed only definitive inflammation. They sent me to a rheumatologist for further test and came up with Hoshimoto and Celiac's. They weren't able to definitely say anything else but suspect other autoimmune diseases. Im at the point of if they won't take it seriously then why bother. My Father in Law had myasthenia gravis. It was pretty hard to watch him deteriorate.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Very sorry to hear about your father in law. But thanks for sharing your experience and thoughts. I hope things are going well for you.

[@kristineanderson4983]

I completely get it when docs don't take you seriously! If your Rh factor was negative and/or your ANA was negative, find a rheumatologist who treats seronegative autoimmune disease!

[@galinatushka1356]

My son in law was suffering with autoimmune, got him on carnivore diet , he dropped all his meds in a year.

[@nalaamour]

How did you guys come about trying a carnivore diet?

[@galinatushka1356]

@@nalaamour I was doing carnivore at that time, had very bad allergies. Had a very amazing results myself and recommended it to him.

[@susanferguson4271]

Grass fed, or any kind?

[@galinatushka1356]

@@susanferguson4271 we eat any kind🥩but specially beef helps to heal-:)

[@Gengh13]

I also keep my autoimmune disease under control with carnivore.

[@leegasper-galvin3358]

What about people with autoimmune disease whose eyes are itchy and watery? Is that a common condition, and how do you treat it?

[@strawberryseed1886]

Oral antihistamines; ocular drops, such as Alaway or Pazeo; and artificial tears. If it’s really bad, you may be prescribed ocular steroids.

[@wendyhannan2454]

I met this lady some years ago and her eyes were running dreadfully, she told me she suffered with dry eyes.🤷‍♀️This lady couldn’t wear eye make up as it would just run off. She was thinking of getting her eye liner tattooed on her eye lids.

[@ciuffoarancione8929]

I am injured from 23 months after 2nd dose of pfizer... Was fit and healthy now life ruined forever. I also got often dry and red eyes... Never had in my life...

[@WendySanchez-lc4co]

We tried warning y'all.

[@ciuffoarancione8929]

@@WendySanchez-lc4co va bene. Ho sbagliato, mi devo ammazzare ora? Non pensavo che i medici ci mandassero a crepare va bene? Ho sbagliato e sto pagando. E non ho mai criticato nessuno. Nemmeno io volevo farmi inoculare sto schifo ma ho creduto alle balle dei medici. Vogliamo infierire? E va bene...se ti fa sentire meglio...mi fa solo schifo il genere umano. Tutti sanno solo giudicare. Una volta crepati poi vediamo chi ha sbagliato di più o di meno.. E soprattutto chi è stato una brava persona o meno..

[@aussiemom2350]

I appreciate your presentation. I have been diagnosed with both Sjogren's and Hashimoto's. In addition, I had 3 positive tests for pANCA (Wegener's) but no evidence of lung damage.

[@awesomeblossom1]

If by "lifestyle changes" you mean vx injury, then i would say you are on the right track.

[@ligayamadison7232]

I'm 74yo hving uveities since my 40s on and off, every 2yrs attack. Since i got osteoarthrities in my 60s macular edema with cataract, but cat.op done in my 70s (last 2020/2021), yag laser done last june 2023. In my previous ch ups in my 50s optha doubted my condition could be auto immune. I guessed they are right. Now i got sciatic pain and knee pain gabapentin helps but after 6mos pain is again hinders my daily activities.. since 3yrs ago my forehead bumped accidentally, since then i got blepharities, acular drop for cme, and double vision.. dr Allen what optha specialist could i go to correct double vision? I hv been to retina and neuro optha.. i learned so much in ur video. Pls continue educating us❤

[@strawberryseed1886]

Have you seen a glaucoma specialist? I’ve found that most of them are better at figuring out eye stuff. I have bad uveitis and other eye diseases, too.

[@dianamccracken5792]

Hi Dr. Comment from Michigan I went into the eye doctor with blurry double letters sensitive to light and dry. My main complaint was that my eyes hurt really really bad. He and my doctor said nothing wrong

[@dianebeier8379]

I can relate!😢😢

[@rebeccawood7350]

I was a home health RN before disability, i saw a young patient who had MS and he could not tolerate light at all.

[@WendySanchez-lc4co]

Studies are proving that the keto and carnivore diet cures a whole bunch of stuff like Alzheimers, depression, anxiety, weight gain, obesity, brain fog, some cancers, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, schizophrenia, drug and alcohol cravings, type 2 diabetes, access phlegm, allergies, PCOS, heartburn, GERD, acid reflux, gastritis, gastroparesis, ulcers, better gut bacteria, nausea, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, gallbladder, pancreas, Crohn's disease, autoimmune diseases, fibromyalgia, inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, diverticulosis, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, skin tags, polyps, vision problems, ADHD, epilepsy, autism, eczema, someone even said it took away their heat blisters and cold sores, and so many others. Just KZbin whatever symptoms you're having and the keto or carnivore diet. kzbin.infoCGlN87OPtGQ?si=BPgm-MOV-Et6wLM1

[@laurensmith0710]

I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis on December 11, 2003 at the age of 21 y/o. I had one previous episode 13 months earlier that involved my entire leg from my hips down to suddenly go numb, yet at the same time it was also like pins and needles. Twenty years ago on December 6th, I started losing my vision in my right eye. By December 8th, I had lost all vision in that eye. My PCP got me in with his good friend that specializes in the medical side of vision. He looked in my eye and immediately said it was Optic Neuritis. My vision mostly cane back 38 days later. That eye (which used to be the better one) has never been the same. The color is indeed faded. When I have periods, my vision is usually the first to show evidence of an upcoming episode. I am current in an episode involving my vision. It’s like each eye is fighting the other, instead of working together. Each eye is a different level of blurriness. For the first time every, I have double vision. It’s like each thing I look at has an identical twin literally right next to it. I am so grateful I found this channel when I did. It has helped ease some nerves and uncertainty with double vision.

[@Joyjoy-ih1ie]

Wow. I have a question. One night I got up from chair. One eye went One way and vision went in and out in focus. I thought I was having a stroke called 911. At the hospital they really brushed it off. 1 Dr that came in said this sounds like MS, the other Dr told me to take a daily aspirin. What happened to my eyes was like what you described....my right eye acted completely different. One day years prior I had severe pins and needles (like nails) felt like foot was full of nails. Maybe these things are just nerves acting up? How did you get diagnosed?

[@bajone02]

​@@Joyjoy-ih1iehi. EONutrition in YT out of Oxford in UK discusses B1 deficiency for all kinds of conditions involving nerves (pins and needles,) Peripheral issues can be from high sugar / carbs also is my understanding. Not doctor. Self taught from generous YT doctors.

[@Braveummahandislamiclight]

Doc , love your videos, keep it up. Please do a video on Inadequate lid seal ( IDL) and nocturnal laboropthalmus because most people don't even know they exist . Yet these are some of the most common causes of dry eyes. Educating us all about it , would be wonderful. Keep up the good work and Peace 🎉🎉

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thank you for the suggestion! I have mentioned it in previous videos but perhaps I should talk about it some more. Thanks for all the great comments!

[@ah-1946]

I am having problems with my eyes blurry vision shooting pain between the eyes.Temple pain and the doctor did say I had an autoimmune disease

[@jjwang2314]

I have dry eye and dry mouth problems, so severe sometimes that I can be awakened from sleep since my throat membrane sticks together. When I began doing the following, I began to have saliva secretion, yawn and have tears running within minutes. (Parasympathetic nerves at work.) 1. Do the near-far gazing exercise of Dr.Bates. 2. Ride on a bus or sit by the road, where scenes or cars rush by (also suggested by Dr.Bates, I believe.) 3.With eyes closed, turn eyes lightly clockwise for around 15 times, then counterclockwise (Chinese medicine). This led me to believe that autoimmune disease has a great deal to do with the imbalance of the automatic nervous system (stress). According to Chinese medicine, dry eyes and dry mouth signify the drying up of body fluid, and are signs of severe exhaustion (chronic stress).

[@marie-anne8780]

Hello ! Your tears ans saliva returned after how long ?

[@mildredstubblefield4231]

Thanks Dr. I've just been diagnosed with keratoconjunctivitis sicca / severe sjogren's disease. Many autoimmune issues including grave's disease, RA, SLE, GCA ...and more, have contributed to my eye issues. Thank God I have been blessed with great rheumatologist and eye doctor.

[@galinatushka1356]

Carnivore diet help my son in law with severe autoimmune

[@helenokezie1614]

@@galinatushka1356 please what do you mean by carnivore diet? example of carnivore diet Thanks, help a sister.

[@Max-oi9es]

At 9:03 'like having a headache in the eye my ass' more like having a fish hook stuck in your eye! This has been a great informative video, i just wanted to make a minor adjective enhancement insert. The pain can be utterly unbearable... 😢

[@Cheeyormah]

Nice one Dr. I recently saw a patient with Rheumatoid arthritis, she has an iris prolapse due to cornea melting and also episcleritis and dry eyes. Am watching from Nigeria

[@LPink-uk7ix]

I have puffy eyes, dry eyes symptoms. Doctor did the biopsy and found cells growing inside my eyes. The diagnosis was IgG4 and Rheumatologist put me on medication. my eyes are now healed.

[@jbarryjul4159]

Thank you so much. An ophthalmologist referred me to a retinal specialist yesterday. I now know that what she described sounds very much like retinal vasculitis. The word cancer floated around, but now I'll be able to sleep a little better at least thinking it isn't cancer until I see a specialist next week...although of course vasculitis isn't safe either. I may have Sjogren's or another autoimmune disease which is yet to be determined. I went in yesterday with no known real health concerns...walked out with possibly cancer and autoimmune issues. Thanks again for this.

[@maryanncarson5166]

7 years ago I was diagnosed with RA. I was put on hydroxychloroquine. I got a lot of floaters soon after. See I doc ever year since. He says the floaters are fine. But he says I probably have graves- droopy eye lids. I never test positive for graves. I got sick with cold and my eyes have been blood shot this past week. I think its part of my RA with the cold. Was glad to see it associated with RA although its probably the combo. I never have dry eyes. The one thing I'm curious about(with normal thyroid tests and vit. D), is why my eyelashes and eyebrows fall out in clumps and inner/outer won't grow back until more clumps fall out. Its always like half eyebrows/ eyelashes. No doc can explain.

[@dianebeier8379]

I can relate to your condition!

[@Deezcutz2024]

I have fibromyalga, sever allergies chronic dry eye... im a barber, i have tiny pinholes in my cornea from mens hair splinters being stuck in my eyes.... yeah it has got everything to do with all the above .. it is so irritating

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Wow! I honestly never thought about how hair could get into the eye like that. Thanks for sharing

[@Deezcutz2024]

@@DoctorEyeHealth yes it's wild! I went to the Eye doctor complaining about all of this. I stuff and a lot has to do with the fiber. Myalgia and also a lot has to do with the pinholes. In my corner from the man's hair. And there's really no real cure or anything I can do about it. A, it's so weird. I drops that's about it

[@katherenewedic8076]

Curious about your knowlege re: rosacea of the eye

[@texasceechelle]

I have been on Prednisoline for a couple of years and they finally switched me to Pred Forte and it made such a difference. I’m glad you explained why there is a difference. I’m also in Glaucoma drops periodically so I’m going to ask about the name brand for that too. Thanks for all your insight. I now see I am not getting the right care.

[@nonnalovepriceless]

Can I ask as you’ve been on prednilosone does it make you put on weight .

[@strawberryseed1886]

@@nonnalovepricelessI believe she’s talking about eye drops; so, no, it doesn’t cause weight gain.

[@strawberryseed1886]

I’m in TX, too! I have a ton of eye problems, mainly uveitis.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Yes, that was a good question. I would say that I have most frequently heard the debate of brand name vs generic in cases of uveitis. There are many brands of glaucoma medications and some have been around forever. Brand name drops may be more expensive but my work slightly better, such as reducing the eye pressure by a few extra points vs what is seen in the generic. I have also had patients not have side effects on the brand name vs the generic (but I has also seen side effects WITH the brand name and NOT the generic lol). Either way, thanks so much for watching and being part of the community.

[@ellywitmer1584]

Ive had Sarcoidosis for 25 years and its just graduating throughout my body. Its hitting my eyes so bad.

[@nancyh3509]

I have Crohns, Thyroid Eye Disease, Dry Eye, Hashimoto’s, possibly Sjogrens, autoimmune Neutropenia- currently on GCSF, etc. So much eye involvement! Have had proptosis, later double vision to severely dry eyes. Doctors here in Canada do not tie the eye disease to thyroid disease. Really don’t know how to treat me.

[@angrykitty2591]

Find an integrative/functional doctor. Look into AIP diet, detoxify, deal with physical and emotional stress and trauma. It’s a lot of work, but you can turn things around!

[@kellyschroeder7437]

Just listening to- Covid then reactivated EBV CFS and being tx for RA. Having more eye issues - lots of dryness and itching. Have had dry eye several years ….

[@katicabajic1970]

I have lyme and before I was diagnosed, I had very red eyes. I went to 3 specialist and they said nothing is wrong. I am loosing my vision so fast .😢

[@emaanhassan_2004]

@dreyehealth Dr Allen, Could you create a video discussing double vision and astigmatism? I was recently diagnosed with esotropia double vision in both eyes, alongside high myopia of 6 or more diopters. The diagnosis was made on Jan 29, 2021. My optometrist prescribed a prism for one of my eyes (I placed it on my right eye). I've also been informed of binocular double vision and an alternating squint.

[@gabrielbarrantes6946]

The shocking truth is that they are not even close to discover a cure not the real cause of autoimmune.

[@notsogreen]

There may be a vaccine to reverse autoimmunity soon.

[@katherenewedic8076]

What are the long term effects of psych medications on the eyes? *re: generic drugs. I have noticed a difference in being able to engage clients who are on or off lable

[@TT-cu7ze]

Could you discuss petechiae? It has been worsening since I was 34. They are all over now. I have EDS, Sjogrens secondary to lupus and now I'm being examined for MS. I can't comprehend having so many issues.

[@coletteandtulip]

I'm from California and I have 5 autoimmune diseases. The ones that affect my eyes are Myasthenia gravis and Sjogrens. With the MG I get ptosis and I have constant double vision in my upper field of vision.

[@leaveittolefty]

hi are the images you see double vertical or horizontal. i see double images up and down

[@coletteandtulip]

@@leaveittolefty mine are double horizontal

[@G1m2121]

Someone commented about Restasis not performing but it does, just takes time, think a month or so. Xiidra doesn't take long to work. Which works better though?

[@MzHyde-bz2nd]

I have Hepatic porphyria, and I have had multiple seizures (which I seem to be the only one iny direct family, unfortunately it is not epileptic focus), but I've had some serious head tramas and it's honestly destroyed my vision, so listening very intently from pa

[@visionvixxen]

My dad is an Opthalmologist 🙏♥️ Can you do something on declining vision (related to cell phone use)?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Oooh you will like the video coming out next week, we will be looking at that in regards to a new smartphone that just came out

[@elsagrace3893]

I have Sarcoidosis. Diagnosed at about age 47. I’ve had dry eyes with permanent veins since my 20s. I have dry mouth too. I’m getting cavities at the gum line. Granulotomatus tissue was found in my paranoid gland and lymph node indicating Sarcoidosis. I don’t know why I’m not diagnosed with Sjogrens also.

[@ellywitmer1584]

I have Sarcoidosis also for 26 years. It's truly awful

[@debrab4934]

Texas here! I have Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Are there any eye concerns with this? I have also been told I have cataracts and I am concerned about surgery due to the MCTD.

[@vickiw9646]

Hi Dr. Allen! I am really thankful for your videos. I have extremely dry eyes, mouth, and even nose. I regularly wake in the middle of the night to drink water or eat a popsicle. My contacts often stick to my eyes at the end of a day. My test for Sjogrens was negative, but I am not convinced I don't have it I have been seeing a dry eye doctor for 2 years at a renowned hospital but getting mediocre care and no better. I would like to know what types of tests do you recommend for a patient like me? Thanks.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thanks for asking! Sjogrens can still be diagnosed with negative blood testing as trong suspicion of SS, even in the absence of the traditional or novel antibodies, should lead to a rheumatology referral as negative serology is not exclusive and further testing and evaluation, such as a lip biopsy, may still reveal the diagnosis of SS. Outside of that, here is a video going over the type of testing we do at our clinic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJCTYn1ojJV_l9ksi=8Sg9HGJkySj6XvfG Hope that helps.

[@elizabethmeadows6469]

I was diagnosed with Sjogren’s by having a blood test called Early Sjogren’s from my rheumatologist. I also have a high ANA titer. Have had chronic dry eye for many years. I hope this helps. Finally, was properly diagnosed after being told that I did not have it. Hope this helps you.

[@nancypropp8363]

My eyesight is slowing deteriorating as we speak. I had a TBI & it affected my vision seeing double. Had surgery. Wear glasses cant wear contacts. I DO have an autoimmune disease, Lupus. What will happen over time? Worried how much damage the autoimmune disease can do. Have to see an eye specialist. Thank you!

[@ah-1946]

I have so many problems with my eyes. It’s unreal. I do have more I cannot stand a lightbulb shining towards my face. I have dry eyes. I don’t know if it seems like I’m going blind I don’t understand it.

[@SB-mm9zh]

Sorry,, forgot to add a thank you so much for your wonderful descriptions of these autoimmune conditions in relation to the eyes.

[@kimgreenlee4064]

I found RA link as well with one of my hair test clients. She had severe dry eye so bad that she had to wear a patch over one of her eyes because crystals would form in her eyes. She went to multiple doctors with no resolve. One had her putting drops in her eyes that caused things to get worse. A hair test revealed she was high in mercury. One of the many symptoms of mercury in the body is rheumatoid arthritis. And one of the symptoms of RA is dry eye. Many things can be traced back to toxic metals in the body. As well as other toxins.

[@christiegross1453]

I had an eye stroke. branch rental artery occlusions with hemorrhaging in my right eye. I also had papillophlebitis/ uveitis in that eye. My eyes have been dry for many years prior and still. I was worked up for emergency rheumatology and since blood work was negative they discharged me w no reason for this happening. I’ve had skin and pain symptoms and believed it was autoimmune for years prior also. I’m HLA B 27 positive and get mouth sores. Still no diagnosis. I just suffer and live in fear of losing my vision. Please advise if you can Drs

[@kristieangel5682]

I got all symptoms of Sjogren’s dry mouth extremely dry eyes and they put the yellow dye in my eyes and it evaporated in three seconds but I’ve also had three blood work test to test for rheumatoid arthritis Sjogren’s and lupus and it’s not showing up in my blood and I was wondering how accurate are these blood test because I also have random joint pain in the mornings and my hands get stiff and I have a frozen shoulder right now with loss of range of motion went to the doctor for that they took some x-rays and no signs of arthritis and they said it look like a rotator cuff impingement so I don’t know what’s going on and my eyes are severely dry every morning I wake up they feel like they’re on fire. I have been using Thera tears which used to help but no longer does. I’m just trying to figure out what’s going on and I keep getting dismissed by physicians, even though my ophthalmologist is seeing evidence of something not being right with these dry eyes and they’re so dry that they’re scratchy looking but the overall health he said is good I’m at a loss. Any suggestions?

[@ebeb516]

I used to have to use eyedrops 5-6 times a night without much relief . I started taking vitamin D at night and not long after noticed my need for eye drops decreased drastically. I don’t know if it’s the vitamin D that helped but it was really the only thing I had changed.

[@mizzmention8555]

​@@ebeb516anything is worth a try!! Thanks for mentioning it.

[@cecilia8621]

Same here! And I have also rosacea en chronic urticaria. Allergies just by touching or pressure and movemen and my life is just ruined .

[@Braveummahandislamiclight]

By God's grace I'm an MD and I've read a lot about dry eyes symptoms over the years because I noticed how frequent it was becoming. Although there's no evidence of underlying autoimmune conditions ( in most affected people), I found these important things to consider and would recommend it to you all: 1. Vitamin D deficiency is associated associated with dry eyes and so that should be ruled out, especially for those living in countries with limited sun exposure.Vitamin D supplements would be helpful if that's the case ( OTC vitamin D supplements are available but do not exceed 4,000 IU per day). 2.. Dehydration - drink enough water per day. Eat enough fruits and veggies 3. Eat diets rich in omega 3 like flaxseed oil etc or take omega 3 supplements . Also eat foods reach in vitamin A eg carrots , moringa has one of the highest vit A components ( more than carrot) etc. 4. Reduce sun exposure to your eyes nad wear sun glasses just as you wear sunscreen on your body 5. BLINK often - due to the internet age, we continuous use devices and forget to blink . Try to limit exposure to these devices by resting your eyes. Meibomian gland atrophy is associated with bad device use habits 6. Wash eyes out with slightly cold water or do a cold compress ( close eyes as you dip your eyes in cold water cupped in palm ). 7. Use swim goggles when entering into pools or swimming in the sea or any unknown fresh water bodies 8. There's a condition called ocular laboropthalmia ( involuntary eye opening during sleep) which in turns leads to dry eyes. There's a milder form called inadequate lead seal ( has several causes like thyroid eye disease, facial palsies, trauma and cosmetic procedures, but may even be ' normal' if a person has normally large eye balls) can also cause dry eyes especially after waking up from a long sleep or even a nap. You may need things that keep your eyes closed like sleeptite etc . Someone even uses cello tape for this 😅. Get the right sleep goggles though. 9. Get eyedrops for symptomatic relief that target tear production, healing of the cornea and even improves meibomian gland health. I'd recommended this ( it has bit A and corrects dry eyes symptoms 98% ,lasts for 6 months after opening and contains NO preservatives. But it may contain peanut oil so avoid if you are allergic, apart from that it's the best). You may consider other alternatives by checking the list of reviewed different types of eye drops by renowned US optometrists. www.reviewofcontactlenses.com/article/from-basics-to-biologics-selecting-drops-for-every-dry-eye-patient Avoid eye drops with preservatives especially if you use them more than 4 times per day BUT Benzalkonium chloride and thimerosal formulations should be avoided at all costs. www.reviewofcontactlenses.com/article/from-basics-to-biologics-selecting-drops-for-every-dry-eye-patient 10. If the above lifestyle modifications doesn't help. Get tested for any underlying conditions like autoimmune conditions, thyroid diseases etc. All the best , God bless you and peace ✌️

[@M00159]

I would have another blood test for Sjogrens. I have Sjogrens Syndrome as well. Is your mouth also dry? Sjogrens also targets the mouth. Sounds like more testing is in order. Something’s going on. Maybe a consult with a rheumatologist would help.

[@WebDesignerAmy]

Great discussion. I wish to learn what may be underlying causes of ABMD - Anterior Basement Membrane Dystrophy.

[@tinaayer801]

I have Crohn's disease and coeliac and my eyes drive me nuts. They get foggy, super dry and get sore

[@georgia4407]

I do too. I’ve had it for 27 years. I have graves and Ted as well. My eyes are affected by that but on glaucoma drops. For pressure mainly.

[@eleonorakreynovich995]

I had Graves long time ago and it's effected my vision. After surgery I got Hashimoto and I am on Medications. After that I got Rosacea, Raynolds snd autoimmune pancreatitis even I don't drink alchohol. I think Graves effected my eyes the most and because of Graves all others started.

[@cindyjohnson1025]

Of course. I have 3. Anything outside of meat is inflammatory. Fruits, veggies all crystallized sugars stab your insides and cause an autoimmune response. You must not ingest them. Fruits and veggies have poison oxalates that cause autoimmune. Type in carnivore and listen to the testimonies. I went carnivore cleared up so many symptoms. Plants have many built in poisons, letting, oxalates etc. Stop or you will probably get sicker.

[@rainahrediger267]

I was told that because my auto immune disease causes me to be anemic that the lack a blood flow, To my eyes is what's causing the bluriness.

[@WendySanchez-lc4co]

Studies are proving that the keto and carnivore diet cures a whole bunch of stuff like Alzheimers, depression, anxiety, weight gain, obesity, brain fog, some cancers, arthritis, schizophrenia, drug and alcohol cravings, type 2 diabetes, access phlegm, allergies, PCOS, heartburn, GERD, acid reflux, gastritis, gastroparesis, ulcers, better gut bacteria, nausea, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, gallbladder, pancreas, Crohn's disease, autoimmune diseases, fibromyalgia, inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, diverticulosis, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, skin tags, polyps, vision problems, ADHD, epilepsy, autism, eczema, someone even said it took away their heat blisters and cold sores, and so many others. Just KZbin whatever symptoms you're having and the keto or carnivore diet. kzbin.infoCGlN87OPtGQ?si=BPgm-MOV-Et6wLM1

[@sarijg664]

my girlfriend kept getting eye flares we would go to different hospitals only for them to say it was pink eye and infection after watching this video I took her to one last hospital and there she was diagnosed with lupus this video helped me point the doctor to what I suspected an autoimmune disease thankyou this video should be shown to all hospitals

[@emilymorris5988]

I have Sjogrens and also have keratoconjunctivitis sicca.

[@sandramatos6409]

I got Covid in June. As a consequence of taking Mucinex, Clariti, & Dextromethophan … my eyes got so dry that the whole eye, lids, and lubricating glands got extremely swollen and just paralyzed the lubrication.. Had microlacerations of the cornea along with severe pain. Now I am still using Cortizone drops, warm compresses. massage, plus Advil as anti-inflammatory. At the same time I have Psoriasis, just a patch on a foot but are really sensitive to common ingredients like shampoo, deodorant etc.

[@abstuli1490]

You can have Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). Many people with Long Covid and ME/CFS have Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) as the cause of their symptoms. MCAS is a very common newly discovered mast cell disease that can have all the symptoms and triggers known from ME/CFS including PEM. Mast cells are found in all tissues of the body, including the brain. The cause of MCAS is mutations in the KIT gene (more than 50 mutations found so far) which makes Mast Cells dysfunctional and overactive. Mast cells are a white blood cell that is an important part of the immune system that can release more than 1000 different types of chemical mediators. The many symptoms MCAS can cause are incredible an depend on which of the over 1,000 mediators are released, how much of each mediator, which combination of mediators and where they are released in the body. Many of these mediators are inflammatory, others control bodily functions and growth. . Those with MCAS should avoid all their triggers as they can make them worse. Those with MCAS have had the disease all their lives before the disease is triggered/activated by viruses, bacteria, mould, physical or mental stress, poisons/toxins and heavy metals. There are many different medications that can make most people with MCAS better. Some diseases that are often associated with MCAS. • Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) • Post-Lyme syndrome • Long Covid • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) • Gulf War Illness (GWI) • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) • Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) • Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) • Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) • Multiple chemical sensitivity syndrome (MCSS) • Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) • Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) • Neurologic and psychiatric symptoms and diseases Scientific articles NCBI • Mast cell activation symptoms are prevalent in Long-COVID • Immunological dysfunction and mast cell activation syndrome in long COVID • Mast Cells and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) • The Emerging Role of Mast Cells in Irritable Bowel Syndrome • Mast Cells, Neuroinflammation and Pain in Fibromyalgia Syndrom • Mast cell activation disease: An underappreciated cause of neurologic and psychiatric symptoms and diseases • The relationship between mast cell activation syndrome, postural tachycardia syndrome, and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome • Mast Cell Activation Disorder and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: A Clinical Association • Mast cell-mediated neuroinflammation may have a role in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) • Mast Cells, Stress, Fear and Autism Spectrum Disorder • The role of mast cells in migraine pathophysiology • Recent advances in our understanding of mast cell activation - or should it be mast cell mediator disorders? • MCAS: what is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome? - Online interview • The Role of MCAS in Long Covid With World Leading Specialist Dr Lawrence Afrin • Involvement of mast cells in modern life: Physiology and pathophysiology by Prof. Dr. L. Afrin • Does Mast Cell Activation Explain IBS (and Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS)? • LIVING WITH MAST CELL DISEASE - TRIGGERS & SYMPTOMS

[@jeffheald8228]

Its odd that i stumbled across this video in my feed. On 2 separate unrelated occasions, ive had sudden medical ailments. One due to extreme joint pain, and inflammation. The other was an issue with one eye. I couldnt focus it, and was VERY light sensitive. The first time around I had some blood work done, but im poor so I had to opt out. The eyecare facility on the second occasion, upon examining and doing their tests immediately wanted me to go get blood work done. Alas more poor after than i was the first time. I am confident I have something going on but can't afford testing. However hearing doctors thoughts and videos such as this, I can at least have some kind of understanding. I had no idea that my joints could have anything to do with my eyes. Scary stuff. RIP

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hey thanks for sharing this. Happy you found the video and hopefully you will be able to get some blood work done and find some more answers.

[@WendySanchez-lc4co]

Studies are proving that the keto and carnivore diet cures a whole bunch of stuff like Alzheimers, depression, anxiety, weight gain, obesity, brain fog, some cancers, multiple sclerosis (look up Montel Williams), arthritis, schizophrenia, drug and alcohol cravings, type 2 diabetes, access phlegm, allergies, PCOS, heartburn, GERD, acid reflux, gastritis, gastroparesis, ulcers, better gut bacteria, nausea, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, gallbladder, pancreas, Crohn's disease, autoimmune diseases, fibromyalgia, inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, diverticulosis, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, skin tags, polyps, vision problems, ADHD, epilepsy, autism, eczema, someone even said it took away their heat blisters and cold sores, and so many others. Just KZbin whatever symptoms you're having and the keto or carnivore diet. kzbin.infoCGlN87OPtGQ?si=BPgm-MOV-Et6wLM1

[@SusanA1056]

I've really noticed my dry eyes symptoms have increased dramaticly in 2023. Related to all the forest fire smoke? I rinsed my eyes several times a day, increased the vitamin D & fish oils, use my A/C less and I now use a diffuser in what ever room I'm in. it's so bad. Skin rashes, joint swelling and sleep disruptions.

[@dhirajkumarsingh8365]

Are all the things you mentioned like fish oils, vitamin D helped ??

[@SusanA1056]

Yes. Things are still cyclical but have improved 100%. Thanks for asking.@@dhirajkumarsingh8365

[@stormwalker321]

Thank you dr., its much appreciated....

[@lynsouthafrica6308]

I live in South Africa. I have been diagnosed with autoimmune liver disease.

[@silvia1983]

Thank you Doctor for the information, being a R.A./Sjogrens 42:24 patient and finding an array of information regarding how this awful disease affects not only the elderly but also a young person( like myself). Now, using Xiidra and punctual plugs uppers and catheterization lowers. I feel the punctual on the left eye upper, do i suppose to?

[@ah-1946]

I had because detachment I have droopy eyelids, which is one covering my eye where I can’t hardly see anything out of it. I have fibromyalgia.

[@WendySanchez-lc4co]

A friend of mine told me they have an autoimmune disorder that is attacking his eyes. I'm doing research to see what he can do about it because he's not getting answers from his doctors.

[@genlovell4662]

My hair has been falling out for over a year. The first time it happened was after I had Covid but it lasted just 2 months. Now I had to cut it short because it’s so brittle it breaks and I can’t comb it. I believe it’s autoimmune because like cytokines my immune system is attacking myself? My dry eye flared up with the beginning of the hair loss but i know all about dry eye now but not one doctor knows why my hair is doing this because every lab has been normal

[@gloriamartinez3666]

You have to ask for tests of ferritin. I dont know if your levels are low. At least you need 30mcg of ferritin. Sometimes, your blood test are right because they are low until your levels of ferritin are inexistent. I am pretty sure that your ferritin is low and that explains why your hair is falling. You should go with a tricologist. But, I am pretty sure that your iron levels are not good. Covid has an impact on the iron metabolism. Your body is certainly having an inflamation problem. You have to try Omega 3 in high dosis and a diet to recover your microbiota. Drink bone brooth, prebiotics, avoid sugar. You can search in internet about diets for autoinmune diseases. Perhaps your doctors have not found the real cause for your dry eyes, but certainly something is wrong.

[@michellerodahl4659]

Fibromyalgia and Chronic fatigue.

[@WendySanchez-lc4co]

Studies are proving that the keto and carnivore diet cures a whole bunch of stuff like Alzheimers, depression, anxiety, weight gain, obesity, brain fog, some cancers, multiple sclerosis (look up Montel Williams), arthritis, schizophrenia, drug and alcohol cravings, type 2 diabetes, access phlegm, allergies, PCOS, heartburn, GERD, acid reflux, gastritis, gastroparesis, ulcers, better gut bacteria, nausea, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, gallbladder, pancreas, Crohn's disease, autoimmune diseases, fibromyalgia, inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, diverticulosis, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, skin tags, polyps, vision problems, ADHD, epilepsy, autism, eczema, someone even said it took away their heat blisters and cold sores, and so many others. Just KZbin whatever symptoms you're having and the keto or carnivore diet. kzbin.infoCGlN87OPtGQ?si=BPgm-MOV-Et6wLM1