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Answered by Dr. Sankaran Mathangee

What are the treatments for cataract?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I would like to know your complaint in specific. From the scans, it can be seen that you are myopic, and overall, both the macula and disc scan show mild thinning, which can be normal in myopia. I cannot tell only by scan.

October 3, 2024

Is it considered safe to sleep while wearing contact lenses?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the information provided it seems that your doctor has prescribed extended wear lenses. This kind of lenses can be worn for days together. It can be removed and cleaned after a few days. You can wear it again.

July 19, 2024

Why did the eye protrude out of socket in a thyroid patient?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your question, it is not mentioned if it is hypo or hyperthyroid. But the symptoms suggest it would be hyperthyroidism or Graves’ disease. I hope your mother is on medication otherwise the condition might worsen. The condition occurs due to overgrowth of tissues around the eyeball which occurs in this disease.

July 2, 2024

I have a yellowish bump in the conjunctiva and redness around it. What do you suggest?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the information provided, it looks like a pinguecula (occurs most commonly in people working in the sun, or in dry, hot weather conditions). It is harmless and sometimes can be inflamed leading to pain and redness (rarely occurs). I would suggest you use lubricant eye drops (it would soothe the eyes). If you still feel it should be removed for aesthetic purposes, then you can consult an ophthalmologist and it can be done as a minor procedure.

February 17, 2024

Does my 5-year-old son need to wear glasses all the time and throughout life for astigmatism?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The answers are as follows; Yes, he needs to wear glasses constantly. You can do lasik or other procedures later only if it is necessary. Yes, if he does not wear glasses, it will worsen. He can undergo laser treatment after 20 years of age.

November 10, 2023

Why do I get double vision in my right eye, when I get stressed with work?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need a detailed history and a photo of your eye. Kindly answer me the following to help you better. Why you did not take any intravenous steroids for your left eye neuritis? Do you wear glasses? If so, what is the power? Do you have a photograph of your retina? What is the nature of your work? Since how many days you have double vision? When you close your right eye, is your vision normal at such instances? I suggest using Systane Ultra eye drops (Polyethylene Glycol and Propylene Glycol) four times a day for both eyes. Regards.

October 31, 2023

What can cause dry and blurry eyes that also feel scratchy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Based on the information provided, it looks like you had conjunctivitis and took treatment for the same. But you have not mentioned whether you took the medication over-the-counter or it was prescribed to you by an ophthalmologist after examining you on a slit lamp. So I would suggest you go for an ophthalmologist's opinion as sometimes conjunctivitis might involve the cornea, and that can be found only on a slit lamp.

October 7, 2023

I went for a LASIK checkup two years ago. Should I repeat the checkup again before surgery?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you plan to undergo LASIK, they will be testing you again to check if you are an appropriate candidate for the procedure. And the rise in refractive power is normal as power can increase till 23 years. Your power must be stable for six months to one year before you undergo the procedure. Do you rub your eyes? Or do you use gadgets for a long time? This can also cause a rise in power.

August 6, 2023

What can be done to get rid of redness from a dead eye?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I looked at your photos (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It looks like your eye is phthisical (non-functional). There might be multiple reasons for the pain in that eye, either raised pressure due to new vessel formation or an infection in the eye. It happens in a lot of phthisical eyes.

August 6, 2023

I am unable to see bright lights with frequent headaches. What is the problem?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Seeing the sun and very bright lighting can cause damage resulting in phototoxicity and can cause macular (the focusing part of the retina) damage. So I would suggest you avoid such things again. I would recommend you use sunglasses while you are outside and use lubricant eye drops Allergan refresh celluvisc (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium) one drop four times per day, for both the eyes for one week. For a headache (if it develops), use any regular pain medication.

July 12, 2023

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