rtrostel617 0 Share Posted April 7, 2009 This may be completely unrelated but I am just finishing up my second week on Accutane and have mysteriously developed a really nasty eye infection in my right eye. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this sort of thing? I’m just finishing up my second week and haven’t really experienced and of the other side effect except dry lips. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wynne 131 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Conjunctivitis and other eye infections are more common when on Accutane. That's likely due to the dry eyes. Get the eye(s) checked out; you'll likely need prescription eye drops to combat the infection. Then ask your derm/doc about recommended eye drops to use AFTER the infection is gone and proper use of them to avoid infection/contamination of the dropper bottle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mega_starr 0 Share Posted April 8, 2009 i've had styes---twice. this was unusual as i rarely get them. eyelid swelling is a side-effect of accutane. probably exacerbated by the fact that i wear contacts. my eyes are more red than usual too, which is rather annoying, but what can ya do? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
