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seizures and eyes?
Tue, 10/25/2005 - 22:20Everytime I have a simple partial seizure either before or after my eyes feel like they are completely dry.They will stay this way for hours afterwards.They almost feel like someone has poked me in the eye.Does anyone have this problem or have you ever heard of this?Thank you
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Hi Willsmom~
Submitted by maggie on Wed, 2005-10-26 - 17:49
Hi Willsmom you asked if my eyes got red,yes they do.I guess we're the only one that experiences this problem.Have you asked the doctor about this?I forgot to ask but the next time I will.What type of seizures does your son have?Good luck and God bless
Dry eyes
Submitted by willsmom on Wed, 2005-10-26 - 08:07
Do your eyes become red as well? I have noticed that my son's eyes become red before and after seizures. I have frequently mistaken this redness as pink eye or some other eye irritation. It is pretty consistent.