does anyone else get sore eyes?

Does anyone else suffer from sore, bloodshot eyes all winter?

I have absolutely no idea if this has something to do with my SAD or not, but for the winter months my eyes are always dry, sore and bloodshot. I've tried soothing eye drops etc but nothing works! In the summer they are totally fine, but in the winter I cannot use my contact lenses at all and I can hardly even bear to wear eye make-up. Its as if my eyes are just echoing the feeling that the rest of my body has; ie that they've just not had enough sleep!

Does this ever happen to anyone else?

I have to take lots of eyedrops for burning eyes, but it's because of the light shining from my visor. It dries my whole face up. I'm not sure a light box would have the same effect, though I know that it, too, can dry the surrounding air out to a degree. I've heard that getting a humidifier to put nearby can help. Have you seen your doctor?

Hi wee one

Only just seen your thread. I have been having problems with my eyes for about a month now. They are sore, mostly around the inside corner, and bloodshot. Couldn't think what the matter was. Maybe it is my lightbox, as my skin has gone a bit blotchy since I've been using it. I no longer work close up with computers either.....

Hope yours feel better soon. x

I went to the optician and have a whole hour with him - i honestly thought something serious was wrong cos my eyes didnt stop tearing and were bloodshot. It must be a symtom of the lamps as loads of us seem to have it.
I used optrex drops and it went away (almost). Optician said it was viral conjuncavitus so he could give me anything for it.
:(

Hi all ~ I too have small eczema patches and slightly sore eyes, and it happens every winter, but I put it down to central heating and lack of sunlight as I have always had it in winter, even before lightboxing. I also get chapped hands and lips with only the slightest of cold winter snaps.
Basically, I don't do winter at all!