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Query: Hi doctor, I am getting some white spots and mild itching near my eye area. I am allergic to sunlight. I have low hemoglobin and I am anemic. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I hope you are doing well. I have gone through the information from your end, and I do understand your concern. I would like to know a few more details regarding the same, 1. Have you had a similar condition in the past? 2. Any family history of a similar co... Read Full »
What does discoloration around the eyes mean?
Query: Hello doctor, The color around my eyes is brown. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. According to the statement, there is brown discoloration around the eye. Brown discoloration around the eye may result from constricting blood vessels that cause discoloration or thinning of the skin due to fatigue,... Read Full »
I study online and have been having dry eyes, itchy eyelids, and allergies. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have dry eyes and allergy. I am studying online, my eyes get tired, and my lids are itchy. The current medications include Singular 10 mg, Phenergan 25 mg, and Lexapro 20 mg. In the past, over-the-counter dry eye drops and ointments were used for the same complaint. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The dryness in your eyes may be due to computer vision syndrome caused by your increased screen time. It forms a viscous cycle causing dryness, redness, and asthenopia symptoms. We need to break this cycle by undertaking the following steps. Use your screen four to six ... Read Full »
I have been suffering from eye pain and transparent discharge for the last nine months. Why?
Query: Hi doctor. I am a 19-year-old female and I have been suffering from eye pain for the last nine months. I have consulted several ophthalmologists regarding the same. Initially, I used to have a white liquid coming from my eyes, which is better now. Doctors said I had some allergy which is treated,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms are suggestive of dryness. Try a cold compress. Restrict the use of mobile and laptops. Use antiglare glasses. Use Systane ultra gel carboxymethylcellulose, dextran, glycerin, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol) more frequently. Avoid direct exposure of ... Read Full »
I feel an itchy and cut sensation in the corner of my eye. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I feel itchy and a cut sensation in the corner of the eye and top of the eye lid. My eye lid looks crumbled in the morning. There is also some cut lines on the upper part of the nose and top of eye lid. I am suffering with this over last two days. But, I do not have any vision problem. I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It looks like traumatic skin abrasions most likely nails, which do happen unknowingly when you are asleep. Just apply antibiotic ointment and clean with Dettol to prevent secondary infections ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have something white in the inner corner of my eye. It appeared about two weeks ago, but it is not itchy, with no swelling and no pus coming out of it. My eyes do get tired and dry quite often. Can you tell me what it could be? I am going to attach a photo, too. Thank you. Read Full »
Dr. Muhammad Zargham Ali Malik
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attached image (attchment removed to protect the patient's identity). It seems to be a small mass in the caruncle of the eye. If it is irritating, it can be removed. Do hot compresses and use Fucithalmic (antibiotic) eye gel. If it is still there... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have an infection inside my eye and swelling from the outside. It has been eight days. There is little pain inside the eye. I am using Co-Dorzal eye drops, and Hylo 2 percent eye drops. The infected eye has a lens installed. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), and it looks like an internal hordeolum. Please start on hot fomentation over the same eye at least thrice a day for one week. I suggest you consult a specialist and start the following ... Read Full »
I am experiencing pain and swelling of the eyelids. What can I do to relieve the pain and swelling?
Query: Hi doctor, A week back, I had a swelling in one of my eyelids and thought it to be a stye. I applied a steroid cream; however, the swelling has not reduced but increased, and now the other eyelid has also started to swell. I am worried. Can you please prescribe some medications? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Steroid creams for stye will always make it worse. So, please stop immediately and take tablet Augmentin 625 mg (Amoxicillin 500 mg and Clavulanic acid 125 mg) and a painkiller twice a day for three days. In addition, please do warm compressions over both the eyes da... Read Full »
Why do my eyes itch and secret mucus?
Query: Hello, My eyes always itch and secrets some mucus. Using eye drops like Chloramphenicol also does not help. The itching is worst inside my eyelids. I am not taking any medication. Please suggest what I should do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It seems like you are an atopic patient. Eye Allergy can occur separately, or in some patients, there is a history of other allergies like recurrent flu or itching on the body. Allergy in atopic patients is caused by multiple allergens like w... Read Full »
Will Benadryl help an eye infection?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had an eye infection for the last 48 hours. My left eyelid over my eye has been swollen, watery, red, and is constantly tearing. I am not sure whether it is an insect that bit me near my left eye or a minor foreign object that went into my left eye or exchanging pillows with my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is allergic conjunctivitis. I suggest you continue with the antihistamine tablet for five days and start eye drop Moxifloxacin with Ketorolac thrice daily, Bepotastine eye drop twice daily, and eye ointment containing Chloramphenicol and Polymyxin B at bedtime f... Read Full »