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Answered by Dr. Rasmi Abo Touk Rifai

What could cause pain in the eyes which disappears on closing the eyes?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. We cannot define exactly what happened. It was probably a spasm of a muscle inside the eye called the ciliary muscle. So now you can forget about it unless it comes back again, in which case, you will have to see an ophthalmologist to check the eye, essentially the eye pressure, the cornea, and of course, the sight.

May 8, 2026

Can laser or any surgical treatments help in getting rid of spectacles in a person with power in both eyes?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. First of all, I want you not to worry. Before I tell you about the solution, I suggest you to answer a few questions. Since how long are you wearing glasses? How many times did you change your glasses for the change of power? When was the last time you changed it? And yes there is laser (light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) for your problem.

May 8, 2026

I have swollen eyelids that developed from itchy eyes. Kindly help.

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Really, I read your query many times to define the problem. There is something. If they already diagnosed an allergic problem, then why did they give you Dermofix, which is the treatment for fungal infections? For today, this problem of the eyelid may be an acute fungal infection that needs an oral antifungal (imidazole).Another possibility is the swelling due to an allergy.

March 6, 2026

I am confused what this eye lump is. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. At first, you said that it is even not on the eyelid. Is it exact? Is it on the eyebrow or up? Is it like a fat mass? Is it under the eyebrow as a small ball and moving when you put your finger on it? If so, it is a chalazion. In that case, I suggest using an eye ointment Polycort (Tetracycline, Corticosteroid plus antibiotic). You can put it on the lid and inside the eye twice a day for the first week and once a day the next week.

July 15, 2025

What causes discomfort on one side of the eye?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry there is nothing dangerous. I do not know whether the first doctor you consulted is an ophthalmologist because he just asked you and determined it was a corneal ulcer. I do not think that you have a corneal ulcer because it is not a symptom of an ulcer. However, the ulcer is seen by the machine (called a slit lamp) which is used by the eye doctor.

June 26, 2024

Why is there a difference between axis given by doctor and autorefractometer?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You see, ten by ten or six by six mean the glasses are good and suitable. For the difference, actually, the difference is 30 and not 150 and I will explain it to you. The cylinder and its axis is a piece of the rod without base and head, both ends are same. Now imagine that you put this rod at axis 180, it is totally horizontal and it is at 0, for this the difference is 30.

June 20, 2024

Why is there dirt and redness in my eyes every evening?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not know whether the dirt is white or yellow. However, it seems to be allergic. For this, I suggest you can use (Sodium Cromoglycate or antihistamine) drops. Wash your eyes with water (not warm) as well.

April 29, 2024

Will wearing eyeglass for fashion cause any future problems?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Actually, it is one of the rare times that I find someone put glasses with no need for it, most of the people try to get rid of them by lenses or laser, this case makes sure my idea that eyeglasses sometimes add beauty to the person. However, while you put glasses which are called Plano (without any power) there is no problem at all unless you use sunglasses with the bad quality it causes some damage to eye because it enables more sun rays to go to the eye. So sunglasses (the good kind) no problem. Plano glasses no problem.

February 17, 2024

Can a laser treatment for removing an eyelid scar without an eye cover damage the eye?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. From your description, I understand they treated the scar with a laser. Then the laser went just to the skin of the eyelid and did not enter the eye. If the laser enters the eye by any chance, you will feel something wrong.

October 12, 2023

How to overcome eyestrain and headaches when using prescription glasses for myopia and astigmatism?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Actually, you told me about myopia, but you did not say about astigmatism, which I found in your prescription (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity), the cylinder. Look, when we use the astigmatism glasses, as for you, this is the first time, you need three weeks for adaptation, and then you have to wear them all the time. You remove them just when necessary (shower, par example) and when you sleep.

October 9, 2023

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