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What Causes Difficulty In Opening Eyelids After Sleep?
Question: I have trouble opening my left eyelid in the mornings after sleeping and also after naps. I have to physically open it XXXXXXX my fingers. My left eye is also blurry for a few seconds after I open the lid. But blurriness/cloudiness goes away. Eye is fine rest of the day. I am an active 70 year old woman. I made an appt with my optjamologist in a few weeks.
Brief Answer:
Lubricant eye drops
Detailed Answer:
My dear,
Thanks for sending your query to us.
As age advances oil secreting glands on our outer coverings like skin and conjunctiva decrease so get a level of dryness.This apparently is what is happening with you in a mild form and you are not having this discomfort throughout the day.
You can use lubricant eye drops 3 to 4 times a day and specially in the evening and at bed time.
Do get back to me in case of any further query in this regard.
Lubricant eye drops
Detailed Answer:
My dear,
Thanks for sending your query to us.
As age advances oil secreting glands on our outer coverings like skin and conjunctiva decrease so get a level of dryness.This apparently is what is happening with you in a mild form and you are not having this discomfort throughout the day.
You can use lubricant eye drops 3 to 4 times a day and specially in the evening and at bed time.
Do get back to me in case of any further query in this regard.
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