Questions & Answers

Q&A

Answered by Dr. Vaibhev Mittal

What could cause a 4-month-old child's eyes to drift?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. Your kid definitely has a squint. This is not a normal thing. The first step in the management of squint is cycloplegic refraction under Atropine (0.

June 25, 2026

Could far-sightedness cause blindness in the long run?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I suppose you have presbyopia which is a condition in which a person near 40 years of age needs power glasses for near tasks. This is a normal condition and it is an aging process. This will not make you blind.

June 24, 2026

Could allergic conjunctivitis cause constant red eyes?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. Her symptoms are suggestive of allergic conjunctivitis 1. Eye allergies, called allergic conjunctivitis, are a common condition that occurs when the eyes react to something that irritates them (called an allergen). 2. The eyes produce a substance called histamine to fight off the allergen.

June 23, 2026

What are the vision care options for children with ROP?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Give your child glasses. Get his eyesight checked with glasses. If there is any amblyopia, I suggest you start patching therapy. His power will increase with an increase in age.

June 2, 2026

What causes swelling with dandruff-like flakes on eyelid?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You seem to have preorbital cellulitis and squamous blepharitis. These white flecks suggest squamous blepharitis. Many people with this blepharitis have scalp dandruff also.

June 1, 2026

How to treat blurred and double vision with headaches after an eye scratch?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your symptoms are suggestive of epithelial erosion. I suggest cold compresses. Use a lubricating eyedrop frequently, such as Carboxymethylcellulose.

May 19, 2026

What could be the cause for itchy, burning, watery, and red eyes?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. It seems like you may have allergic conjunctivitis, which is a common condition that occurs when your eyes react to an allergen. This reaction causes the eyes to produce histamine, which leads to redness, swelling, itching, and burning in the eyelids and conjunctiva. You can manage eye allergies by taking some steps.

May 8, 2026

What do floating wavy things in the eye indicate?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The red wavy lines are blood vessels that are present in all eyes and are important for the survival of the eye. These vessels provide nutrition to the eyes so do not worry about them. Regarding the dots, I am not very sure which dot are you referring to but I think you are talking about a small white bright dot on the cornea (black portion of the eye).

May 8, 2026

How can cataract surgery be successfully performed in a 73-year-old patient with uncontrolled high blood pressure?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Let us try to reassure and calm him down by taking some steps. I recommend discussing with your doctor the possibility of starting antianxiety medication to help him relax. In addition to medication, encourage him to incorporate meditation into his routine for relaxation.

May 8, 2026

What is the reason for double vision following an accident?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Redness could be due to subconjunctival hemorrhage. It usually resolves without treatment. Diplopia could be due to nerve palsy. In this case, we usually observe the patient for six months for spontaneous recovery.

April 17, 2026

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