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What Causes Scaly Eyelid And Dryness Around The Eyes?

I have had chronic dry eye since December 2016. I have been to an opthomologist twice given steroids and restasis. My last visit was a month ago and the doctor said that it was getting better and to just use over the counter refresh drops. For the past week, I now am noticing a scaly left eyelid and the skin around both eyes is getting dry. I am also getting puffiness and redness at the bottom of both eyes and my left eye is swollen. I have never had any problems with my skin and am not sure what I should do.
Tue, 18 Apr 2017
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punctum dilatation and syringing and syndrome are to be ruled out one is auto immune disorder specific treatment for both isrecomanded like sealing punctum so thattearis acumulation of tear sac. with treatment application of refresheye teardropapplication is recomandedstriptest fortear is to be done and with syringing nasolacrimal block is to be located. there is alsominflamatory reason ofloxacin.3% eye drop maybe applyed3times daily
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What Causes Scaly Eyelid And Dryness Around The Eyes?

punctum dilatation and syringing and syndrome are to be ruled out one is auto immune disorder specific treatment for both isrecomanded like sealing punctum so thattearis acumulation of tear sac. with treatment application of refresheye teardropapplication is recomandedstriptest fortear is to be done and with syringing nasolacrimal block is to be located. there is alsominflamatory reason ofloxacin.3% eye drop maybe applyed3times daily