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Dry Eyes

An eye condition where the tears are not able to provide enough lubrication to the eyes is called dry eyes. It can occur when the tears production is less or the quality of the tears produced is poor. The other symptoms are sensitivity to light, redness of the eye, difficulty driving, watery eyes, blurred vision, and stringy mucus around the eyes.

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I have been experiencing blurriness and distortion in both eyes after LASEK surgery, even with eye drops. What could this be?

Query: Hello doctor,Over the past week, I have been experiencing strange fluctuations in my right eye. It is concerning because the issue is only in one eye, and I can notice blurriness and distortion with both eyes open. About three to four months ago, I underwent LASEK surgery, but I do not believe this ...  Read Full »


Dr. Shachi Dwivedi

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.You need to get corneal topography and pachymetry done first. One of the commonest causes of this is post-LASIK ectasia, which can lead to image distortion. These two tests can diagnose the condition accurately. Additionally, it has nothing to do with dryness.Thanks and ...  Read Full »

What should I do to help my redness and dry eyes due to mobile usage?

Query: Hello doctor, I have red veins in my eyes. It is not that bad when I look in a normal mirror, but I can see the red veins in my eyes when I use a flashlight. They are worse when I use the gadgets. I know it is due to eye strain, but I want to see if it is normal. I need to chat or an optional privat...  Read Full »


Dr. Shachi Dwivedi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the images you sent (attachment removed to protect patient's identity). You have severe dry eyes, and all the other symptoms, redness, etc., are related to that. First of all, reduce your screen time. Just use it for academic purposes and nothing else. Do not u...  Read Full »

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