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Answered by Dr. Skandha Harshita

What causes white thread discharge from the eye?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your symptoms, I could understand that you are suffering from allergic conjunctivitis. It is a common problem in people with allergies to the nose and lungs. I would prescribe Olopatadine eye drops, one drop four times a day. Artificial eye drops, one drop four times a day for two weeks, to my patients.

June 2, 2026

Can the blood clot in sclera be due to an infection?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. By going through your query, I understand that you are suffering from a subconjunctival hemorrhage. It is a self-limiting condition, although cosmetically disfiguring, it causes no pain or any watering. I advise tablet Limcee (Vitamin C) to help in faster recovery and cold compresses at night. If you have discharge from the eyes or watering and difficulty in seeing bright light and pain, let me know.

November 19, 2025

How to improve blurred vision better with a contact lens?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. By going through your complaints, I could understand that you have an intolerance to contact lenses. It can be due to two causes, first due to the solution used for cleaning and second due to improper fitting. If it was due to a solution, the lenses could be reused a few days later. But if it is due to improper fitting (verified under slit lamp examination in the clinic), you may require to replace your lens.

July 17, 2024

What could be the reason for my red and itchy eyes?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. Although you do not have pollens or any visible allergens in your area, your eye is already sensitized previously. Allergic conjunctivitis can trigger spontaneously. Reduce the sensitivity of the eye to such allergens.

June 18, 2024

Is there any alternative to LASIK for eye power correction?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. By going through your query I could understand that you are not able to tolerate your glasses. Glasses even though they correct your vision, the muscle balance can be achieved only after a few weeks of adjustment. During this period the glasses are to be continuously worn even though that is causing discomfort. Eye drops HPMC (Hypromellose) can be used frequently as and when needed.

June 18, 2024

Is it possible for me to get ICL or LASIK for eye power?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. ICl is a surgical procedure to implant an artificial lens on the natural lens. During the workup of taking up a case for ICL surgery, many parameters are considered as it has a high risk of secondary cataract formation later on. Some of them are endothelial cell count, anterior chamber depth, the angle of the anterior chamber, corneal topography, etc. Only if criteria are met, they proceed for surgery.

March 22, 2024

My right eye is red, swollen and blurry. Do I have pink eye?

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.

March 22, 2024

Other than specs, is there any option available to correct my cylindrical eye power?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The cylinder power is low, and there is nothing to worry. As there is astigmatism, the glasses have to be worn at all times. You do not need to wear glasses if you do not have symptoms like eye strain or a headache. But if you have eye strain and headache, you need to wear glasses.

March 22, 2024

I have itchy and watery eyes. How to get it cured?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from a condition called a dry eye. I advise you follow these precautions. Reduce the screen time which in turn increases the blink frequency. It gives you some relief.

March 22, 2024

My right vision is getting blurred while using new glasses. How to correct it?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. By going through your query, I can understand that you are suffering from intolerance to progressive lenses. It can be due to an increase in near vision with age. It is not due to incorrect PD (pupillary distance). If you work on a computer, intermediate vision glasses can provide you more comfort rather than progressive.

March 1, 2024

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