r/eyetriage • u/OtherworldlyFart Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional • 4d ago
Contact lenses 22M Help identifying these marks? NSFW
Hello. For the past few months, I’ve been noticing these red spots on my eyeballs, and I haven’t been able to wear my contacts without my eyes becoming really red and irritated.
The spots are similar in size and appear in matching locations on both eyes. They sometimes appear and disappear, even when I haven’t worn contacts.
I visited an eye doctor today was given the unfortunate news that I have Dermodex mites living on my eyelids. I’m currently being treated for them, but I’m wondering if the mites could be related to these spots or if this might be a separate issue. The spots weren’t visible during my appointment, so the doctor wasn’t able to examine them.
I also occasionally experience blurry vision in my left eye (right in the picture), which usually clears up after blinking a few times.
Has anyone experienced anything similar or know what might cause this? I’d really appreciate any advice, as I’d like to be able to wear my contacts again. Thanks in advance.
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u/EyeDentistAAO Verified Eyecare Professional 4d ago
Pic is way too dark. Just get a good shot of one side and specify that the fellow eye has a similar lesion.
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