Thought I would share this
http://www.psoriasis.org/about-psoriasis/related-conditions/uveitis-a-threat-to-eyesight
Excellent article, and it puts a number to the risk factor, as well as a face. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome Stoney! This was posted on my Face book this morning and thought I'd share :-) I have a call into my eye doctor, as I had to leave the appointment early due to catching the ferry. He prescribed two eye drops, I believe one is cortisone and the other is for moisture (his writing is horrible). I'm not completely sure of his diagnosis and requested a copy is sent to my GP. I haven't picked up the eye drops as it will require another trip or possibly have my local clinic fax it over for pick up tomorrow. Island living sure has it's set backs when it comes to dealing with health issues.
Stoney said:
Excellent article, and it puts a number to the risk factor, as well as a face. Thanks for sharing.
My first symptom of PsA was uveitis and iritis. This eventually led to me developing glaucoma, going blind in one eye, and losing the eye and needing a prosthesis 20 years later.
Please be aware that this is a real complication of PsA.
Oh my goodness, Marietta, that’s a real wake up call for the rest of us. Indeed, this is not your granny’s arthritis.
Thanks so much for posting that, TaraLynn. I’m glad that you went to see a specialist pdq, even if it is difficult when you live on an island. (And for those who don’t know your island, it is simply gorgeous!)
The eye issues preceding the disease is pretty rare (as is juvenile onset). So I hit the jackpot! Eye issues started, then 3 years later the psoriasis, then within 2 years full blown PsA (couldn't get out of bed).
This is on my mind this week, as I just went to the dr. last Thursday for what I thought was a simple eye infection. I haven't had eye symptoms in 12 years since being on biologics. Anyway, my cornea looked weird, and so I was off to an opthamologist within the hour. My appt. yesterday showed the odd cornea changes still, but everything else is OK (no resurgence of the uveitis or iritis). I already have a small cataract in my remaining eye from oral prednisone as a kid. 2 areas of band keratopathy (calcium deposits), and NOW I'm suddenly dealing with some odd latticework on my cornea. At night my pupil will expand enough into the area for some light reflecting / halo effects. Ugh. After I taper off the steroid drops in the next couple weeks, I get to see a cornea specialist.
Eye issues are no joke with this disease.
Seenie said:
Oh my goodness, Marietta, that's a real wake up call for the rest of us. Indeed, this is not your granny's arthritis.
Thanks so much for posting that, TaraLynn. I'm glad that you went to see a specialist pdq, even if it is difficult when you live on an island. (And for those who don't know your island, it is simply gorgeous!)
My Doctors office called yesterday, hadn't heard from the eye doctor. They had a copy of his report and he said I had dry eyes and never mentioned writing me a prescription, especially any steroid based! The nurse told me to wait until I see my doctor, I see him on Thursday.
I also put a call into my rheumy as I am having my second flare with swelling(they are coming weekly now) and pretty much any activity causes burning pain (hips and lower back the worst). I read that the MTX should help with inflammation of the eye's so I'm not comfortable using any drops other then a moisturizer.
I figured out the name of the drops the first is Tobradex (steroid,antibiotic) and the other is Systane (moisturizing drops).
Marietta,
I was researching PSA when I realized that I had eye issues for a while and what I thought was allergies the past few years may in fact be part of this disease. When I started taking the MTX, I started having more eye issues and wasn't sure if it was the medication or the progression of the disease.
I'm so sorry to hear of your experience and it confirms the seriousness of having your eyes checked by an Ophthalmologist if one is having any issues. You're absolutely right, Eye issues are no joke with this disease.
Marietta said:
The eye issues preceding the disease is pretty rare (as is juvenile onset). So I hit the jackpot! Eye issues started, then 3 years later the psoriasis, then within 2 years full blown PsA (couldn't get out of bed).
This is on my mind this week, as I just went to the dr. last Thursday for what I thought was a simple eye infection. I haven't had eye symptoms in 12 years since being on biologics. Anyway, my cornea looked weird, and so I was off to an opthamologist within the hour. My appt. yesterday showed the odd cornea changes still, but everything else is OK (no resurgence of the uveitis or iritis). I already have a small cataract in my remaining eye from oral prednisone as a kid. 2 areas of band keratopathy (calcium deposits), and NOW I'm suddenly dealing with some odd latticework on my cornea. At night my pupil will expand enough into the area for some light reflecting / halo effects. Ugh. After I taper off the steroid drops in the next couple weeks, I get to see a cornea specialist.
Eye issues are no joke with this disease.
Seenie said:Oh my goodness, Marietta, that's a real wake up call for the rest of us. Indeed, this is not your granny's arthritis.
Thanks so much for posting that, TaraLynn. I'm glad that you went to see a specialist pdq, even if it is difficult when you live on an island. (And for those who don't know your island, it is simply gorgeous!)
Seenie,
It was Ironic that this came out just after I had booked my appointment with the ophthalmologist.
Seenie said:
Oh my goodness, Marietta, that's a real wake up call for the rest of us. Indeed, this is not your granny's arthritis.
Thanks so much for posting that, TaraLynn. I'm glad that you went to see a specialist pdq, even if it is difficult when you live on an island. (And for those who don't know your island, it is simply gorgeous!)