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Does Anyone's Spondylitis Attack Their Eyes?

A MySpondylitisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Rathdrum, ID
June 11, 2019
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Members shared their experiences with eye complications from spondylitis, with many describing symptoms including severe dryness, light... Read more

Members shared their experiences with eye complications from spondylitis, with many describing symptoms including severe dryness, light sensitivity, blurriness, pain, and inflammation conditions like uveitis, iritis, and blepharitis. Several members found relief through various treatments, including prescription steroid drops, Restasis, artificial tears used frequently throughout the day (some kept refrigerated for added comfort), and aloe vera juice to help with pH balance. A recurring theme was the frustration of managing persistent eye symptoms that significantly impact daily life, with members emphasizing the importance of seeing an eye specialist who understands autoimmune-related eye disease and advocating persistently for proper treatment.

A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Yes. Badly. Either things are a constant blur or I get sand particles in them. I also cannot stand the sun

June 27, 2019
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Medication makes you acidic. Metabolic acidosis
I drink aloe Vera juice cup in AM cup in PM.
Your ph balance needs to be 7.0-7.3.
I can feel my PH changing with the aloe and my eyes kind of pop ! And I can see clearly !
Just like that song !
Otherwise you get fuzzy

June 11, 2019
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Yes my eyes are so light sensitive I have so much inflammation right now you can see it in my eyes also my memory is awful cant get words from my brain that I want to say.Im so tired of the pain,sleepiness nights eyes hurting brain issues.I want to be fixed!

July 18, 2019
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Yes about your eyes. Just using "artificial tears" helps. I keep mine in my fridge. The coolness is refreshing.

June 25, 2019
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

But if you are acidic because of the medication you take , it will effect your eyes. You will feel blurry . Sometimes taking certain medication gives you “gray eyes .”
The white part of your eye turns gray. 7.0-7.3 is the PH balance you should be Iin your body.
You will feel the difference in your eyes.

June 30, 2019 (edited)

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