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Why do the eyes itch and become red after waking up?

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Hello doctor,

I have had itchy eyes when I wake in the morning and look inflamed. Also, on rubbing, my eyes become red. Sometimes, the itching would persist for the whole day. Kindly help.
Answered by Dr. Gargi Madhukar Apte

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Dr. Gargi Madhukar Apte is an Ophthalmologist. She can do comprehensive eye examinations and vision assessments. She can diagnose and manage eye diseases. She can provide pediatric and adult eye care. She can do refractive eye correction. She can help in the management of retinal, corneal and ocular surface disorders.

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Hello,

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I understand your concern. From the symptoms, it could be dry eye with allergic conjunctivitis, for which I suggest you Eye drop Relub (Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulate) or any lubricating drop available at 0.5 percent four times a day for two weeks. Hot fomentation to both eyes twice daily for one week. Eye drop Olopatadine once daily once for two weeks. Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 25, 2022
Reviewed At June 13, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Gargi Madhukar Apte is an Ophthalmologist. She can do comprehensive eye examinations and vision assessments. She can diagnose and manage eye diseases. She can provide pediatric and adult eye care. She can do refractive eye correction. She can help in the management of retinal, corneal and ocular surface disorders.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Gargi Madhukar Apte is an Ophthalmologist. She can do comprehensive eye examinations and vision assessments. She can diagnose and manage eye diseases. She can provide pediatric and adult eye care. She can do refractive eye correction. She can help in the management of retinal, corneal and ocular surface disorders.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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