LI Diver
Contributor
I have always had sensitive eyes and have been told by physicians that it is a genetic issue. Exposure to sunny days and wind has always made my eyes look bloodshot and in fact there are always some vessels visible. My father and brother had same issue. Diving has always caused this to increase post dive for a short period. Lately though people have really been concerned when viewing my eyes after a dive and on the last two dives I have experienced some stinging similar to getting sunblock in your eyes during the dive. I have been on effient (similar to plavix) and a 325mg daily aspirin therapy for 1 year now. I don't believe mask squeeze to be an issue because I often exhale through my nose during the dive and clear my mask often as well. The two dives that stinging was noticed were less than 30fsw. About 6 months ago I did a several dives to about 90fsw and recently two dives to 60fsw with no stinging or extreme bloodshot (just the usual) I plan on doing a couple 90fsw dives this coming week and I am starting to be concerned. Does anyone know if the aspirin or the effient therapy has a cumulative effect that should be monitored? Is my blood thinner now after a year of this regimen than it was say 6 months ago? I also take 3000 mg of fish oil a day but I am thinking about cutting that down to 1500? I also take coQ10 as well as a multi vitamin. Any thoughts?