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Why do I have pus-filled boils under my eyelid?
Query: Dear doctor, I had a small stiff boil in the middle of my eyelid for months. Then it disappeared and another one appeared in the outer corner of the same eye (right eye) and kept getting bigger and smaller and still has not disappeared. Then, about six months later, when I blinked it hurt, and I f... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your history indicates recurrent inflammatory swellings of the glands of the eyelids in the form of hordeolum/stye (focal infection of the glands of the eyelid). Since these swellings are recurrent and multiple, you require evaluation to treat the underlying predisposi... Read Full »
I have eye swelling, itching, and redness. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from an eye problem since the last 18 months or so. Initially, I was diagnosed with dry eyes and was suggested warm compress lifelong along with few eye drops and antibiotic. I have checked with almost six doctors locally out of which few say it is meibomian glan... Read Full »
Dr. Sheikh Zubair Abdul Razzak
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the pictures you have sent (attachment removed to protect patient identity). From the description of your problem and the photos, I agree with all the diagnosis which has been given to you. Actually, they are all interrelated. I also want to assure you th... Read Full »
I have a pricking pain between my eyebrows. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have been experiencing a burning sensation and a pricking pain near my left eyebrow and between my eyebrows. I especially feel it when I am about to cry. The pain makes my eyes burn and no tears come out. I also felt this when I make certain facial movements, cough, sneeze, and when I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This could possibly be due to allergic blepharitis, since you have a propensity for environmental allergies, or may be an infective focus in the eyelids. The treatment for former is steroid based eye drops, while for the latter it is local and oral antibiotics. I su... Read Full »
What to do if bump persists after removing chalazion?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a chalazion on my lower lid and it was removed about a month ago. But, the bump still has not gone away and has the slight redness on it. Also, when I was having it removed; my doctor said that I have blepharitis. But, my eyes do not hurt and the eyelids are not red. When my chalazi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You had a chalazion removed from your left lower lid about a month back. I assume the cut was on the inside of the eyelid as usually it is made inside. The residual redness may be due to persistent inflammation of cartilage like structure of the eyelid. These are the th... Read Full »
Why are my eyes always red on waking up every morning?
Query: Hello doctor, I could see prominent blood vessels in my eyes. Since my teenage, my eyes have been dull, tired, and red. They are never itchy or irritated. I eat healthily, drink a lot of water, and sleep for eight hours. Though I am using preservative-free eye drops, my eyes are red on waking up ev... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the images you posted (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). There is a loss of sheen on the surface of your cornea and sclera with increased tear meniscus height. Your symptoms are typical of dry eye disease. You might not be feeling the dr... Read Full »
I have got recurring blepharitis. Can it be treated?
Query: Hi doctor,I have got recurring blepharitis. I got injured in my eye by hand sanitizer in an accident. I left it unattended as it did not affect my vision. However, the veins in my eyes are bleeding and have not resolved for the past three years. Can it be treated? The doctor I consulted told me it w... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Regarding your symptoms, your doctor was right about the diagnosis. I suggest you take the following: 1. 0.1% Spersadexoline (Chloramphenicol 0.1 % and Dexamethasone 0.5 %) eye drop two times ... Read Full »
My eyes twitch a lot. Can you help me with this?
Query: Hi doctor,My eyes twitch a lot. I started experiencing it last year. It lasted for a good three months and then subsided on its own. This year it has started again. It is very annoying and hampers work. I wear spectacles and got my vision tested a while back. So my power is correct. Can you please h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you feel any kind of fatigue also along with the twitchings? Did it start last year after any kind of systemic illness like viral fever or any trauma? Any kind of treatment you take for any disease? Your symptoms may purely be due to weakness without any associate... Read Full »
I developed swelling, dandruff-like flakes, and soreness on the eyelid. What caused it?
Query: Hello doctor, I developed swelling of the upper eyelid (right side) about one week back. It took about five days to settle down. It was accompanied by dandruff-like flakes on top of eyelids and little discharge on waking up in the morning. The swelling is almost 90 % better. However, there is some p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have preorbital cellulitis and squamous blepharitis. These white flecks suggest squamous blepharitis. Many people with this blepharitis have scalp dandruff also. Soreness and swelling are due to infection of the lid (preorbital cellulitis).Floater in the ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have slight pain in the corner of my right eye and under-eye swelling. Please comment. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is there any history of trauma? Did something hit you because it looks like a raccoon eye from the photographs (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). I would recommend you to do cold compression with an ice pack 2 to 3 times a day for five days. Tak... Read Full »
My eyelid is inflamed from using an old eyeliner. How can I reduce my eyelid swelling?
Query: Hi doctor, I have an inflamed eyelid that may be caused by an old eyeliner makeup I used. It has been two days, and the eyelid is still red, sore, and puffy. The eye itself is not affected; it is just the lid. Although I tried warm compresses, tea tree oil, and makeup remover, nothing worked to brin... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest, tablet Amoxclav (Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium) 625 mg thrice daily for three days would be better (it is for infection).Tablet Diclofenac plus serratiopeptidase once after meals for three days (for pain and swelling).Tablet O... Read Full »