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My son is 8 years old and has a red eye without itching. Which eye drops should we use?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 8 years old and has a red eye. There is no pus, no itching, just a very red white of the eye. There is no history of injury to the eyes. He has never had an allergy before. We tried the eye drops Ciprolet, but these drops did not help him. Please, give me your recommendation ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. There are many causes for the redness of eyes mainly allergy, infection, inflammation, and dry eyes. 1. Redness and itching may be due to allergy. 2. Redness, pain, watering, and decreased vision are due to infec... Read Full »
Why is there eye redness with pain and headache in uveitis patient?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a uveitis patient. Although my uveitis is under control and vision is good. But from the last three days due to the climate change may be or may be due to the late night sleep and excessive use of laptop whatever cause is, I am having headache and redness along with little bit pain... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For simple allergic conjunctivitis, you can use over-the-counter lubricants, like 0.5 % Carboxymethylcellulose acetate. They usually settle down on their own and will not cause any harm to the eyes. But an allergy on itself will not cause any pain. I recommend that y... Read Full »
When exposed to bright lights, my eyes are red and watery. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am wearing contact lenses of -2.5 on both eyes. Since last week, whenever I get exposed to bright light (both indoor and outdoor), my eyelids get closed, and it is hard to get it open for a while, which makes eyes more reddish and watery. I have not consulted any doctor, but I have been... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This could be dryness associated with contact lens use. I suggest you try use pf contact lens for a specific duration (8 hours a day). Cold compresses. Use lubricating eye drops frequently, like Systane Ultra. I hope this will help you. Regards. Read Full »
Why does my son have redness and itching in his eye?
Query: Hello doctor, A 10 year old boy I know seems to have an eye allergy. The redness of the eyes started when he was eight. He rubs his eyes as they itch him, especially during sunset and before bedtime. His eyesight has been examined and found to be normal. His uncle, 32 years old, had the same issue a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity) do suggest that he is suffering from allergic conjunctivitis. It is treated with steroid eye drops and anti allergic eyedrops and lubricating eye drops. But, the dose has to be titrated by an eye doctor afte... Read Full »
My left eye has been red for a week. Please assist.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 21-year-old male, weighing 167 pounds. My left eye has been red for the past six or seven days. In the morning, there is some discharge in the eye, and I also have a slight itchiness in my left eye.Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. There are several causes for the redness of the eyes, primarily allergy, infection, inflammation, and dry eyes, among others.Redness and itching can be due to allergy.Redness, pain, watering, and decreased vision can be due to infection.Redness... Read Full »
May I know whether red and swollen eye with blurry vision indicate pink eye?
Query: Hi doctor, My right eye is stinging with blurry vision. It is red and a bit swollen. I am experiencing the above every day. Do I have pink eye? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It appears as conjunctivitis, and it is of two types. They are bacterial and viral. A slit lamp examination is required to differentiate them. As these symptoms are present for a few ho... Read Full »
What medicines can be taken to treat acute conjunctivits?
Query: Hello doctor,Last week my eyes got red. So, I consulted an eye doctor. The doctor diagnosed it as acute conjunctivitis and prescribed me Vigamox eye drops and Refresh Tears for two weeks. My left eye was cured in three to four days and my right eye was cured only half. I am not able to understand wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The red that you are seeing is an infection. It has just some clotted blood which will go away in 15 days. Do you still have discharge from the right eye? I suggest you change your medication to Moxifloxacin plus Ketorolac Eye Drops twice daily for 10 days and Aquati... Read Full »
I develop physical symptoms due to cigarette smoke. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Actually, I am afraid of the high sensitivity of my nose. My head hurts, my eyes become red, I have difficulty in breathing, and I have pain in the chest. All these problems I get because of only cigarette smoke. I get a problem if anyone smokes at a 16 to 33 feet distance. So, please ... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not neglect this condition. Smoking can lead to hazardous effects on the respiratory as well as the cardiac system like COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), emphysema, chronic bronchitis, ischemic heart disease, etc. So the following work-up has to be don... Read Full »
My baby has a whitish edge on the eye pupil. What is it?
Query: Hello doctor, My 9 month old baby boy is having some issue in the left eye. Before a week, suddenly one day, I saw his left eye half red and then it slowly subsided. But now, there is some little part of his left eye seems to be permanently reddish and some part of his eye pupil edge looks whitish. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It looks like an allergic reaction. I suggest you kindly make sure you change his sheets and pillow to hypoallergenic ones. If there is a pet in the house, please keep them away from the... Read Full »
My father has been having eye pain after surgery. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,About a month ago, my father underwent retinal detachment surgery, and his follow-up appointments with the ophthalmologist indicated a successful outcome. However, since last night, he has been experiencing sudden pain both inside and around his eye, which is causing him distress. I also o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I recommend reassessing his vision by covering the unaffected eye and then reevaluating the post-operative eye's vision. If the vision appears to be fine, I would advise starting the following treatment: 1. Eye drops - Nepa... Read Full »