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Eye Drops

Eye drops are medications that are used to treat many eye conditions. They are prescribed for viral or bacterial eye infections and other diseases like glaucoma. They help relieve pain, itching, burning sensation, and swelling of the eye associated with many eye conditions. They are to be used only after consulting a doctor, and overuse of eye drops can harm the eyes.

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I have been experiencing unusual sensations in my head. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing unusual sensations in my head, accompanied by the following symptoms: I find relief by raising my eyebrows. I occasionally have migraine-like vision. Although there is no pain, I feel tightness or a mild ache in the muscles at the back of my head, alternating ...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Based on your symptoms, it is possible that you may be experiencing a condition called dry eye syndrome, which can cause discomfort and visual disturbances. The symptoms you describe, such as tightness or pain in the head ...  Read Full »

I work more over screens. Kindly guide me on eye care.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a woman of 38 years old, never had to wear glasses so far. My eyes have been feeling strained and tired doc, especially after spending long hours in front of screens. It is affecting my focus and productivity, and I am wondering if it is more than just needing a break. Should I be ...  Read Full »


Dr. Aditi Dubey

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It is computer vision syndrome. Kindly take off time from your screen job every 20 minutes. 1. Follow the 20-20-20 rule. 2. Use blue filters from the screen. 3. Use lubricant eye drops frequently. 4. Use eye shields while ...  Read Full »

What causes watering of the eyes?

Query: Hello doctor, My left eye is watering continuously, not sure if it is dust or eyelash hair that is in. It is troubling me a lot since yesterday morning.   Read Full »


Dr. Asha Juliet Barboza

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I had a look at the photo you sent (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is a bit blurry, and unfortunately, if there is a foreign body or an eyelash embedded under the upper eyelid, it will not be visible in the photo. Is your ...  Read Full »

Are eye redness and irritation due to accidental exposure to dog's ear drops dangerous?

Query: Hi doctor, I accidentally used my dog's ear drops in my eyes. My eyes started burning and are red. I immediately washed it with water, and now I feel better, and the redness is also somewhat gone. Should I be worried? Kindly suggest your opinion.  Read Full »


Dr. Gopal R. Damani

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It may cause a stinging and burning sensation in the eye. A thorough eye wash is to be done. If there is any blurring then consult your ophthalmologist immediately to rule out corneal involvement in the form of epi...  Read Full »

What medicines can be taken to manage glaucoma?

Query: Hello doctor, My father has glaucoma problem. Presently, he is using Xalacom eye drops but still does not have any changes. Please, I would like you to advise any other drugs to manage his case.  Read Full »


Dr. Manjunath Natarajan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that your father is suffering from glaucoma and has been prescribed drops for the same. You have mentioned that there are no changes. What changes are you exactly referring to? I will try to explain the essentials of glaucoma treatment to you so that you...  Read Full »

I suffer from recurring styes, which are painful. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have suffered from recurring styes since the start of the month. They will go away quickly but then come back quickly as well. Currently, the one I suffer from is pretty painful, and I have tried everything to help them. Kindly suggest.  Read Full »


Dr. Hussein Ayoub

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A stye usually has an exposed yellow head that secretes pus that is not clear in the picture. If you are sure that this was a stye the medication provided is not proper. You need hot foments for four days three times a day. I suggest you use Tobradex eye drops four t...  Read Full »

My son is 8 years old and has a red eye without itching. Which eye drops should we use?

Query: Hello doctor, My son is 8 years old and has a red eye. There is no pus, no itching, just a very red white of the eye. There is no history of injury to the eyes. He has never had an allergy before. We tried the eye drops Ciprolet, but these drops did not help him. Please, give me your recommendation ...  Read Full »


Dr. Vaibhev Mittal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. There are many causes for the redness of eyes mainly allergy, infection, inflammation, and dry eyes. 1. Redness and itching may be due to allergy. 2. Redness, pain, watering, and decreased vision are due to infec...  Read Full »

My daughter is showing a squint occasionally. What should I do?

Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is two years and two months old. She has eyes have been looking normal for the past two years. But, recently, it occasionally looked like she had a squint eye for the last two months. So what to do now? Should I be worried, or is this normal? Kindly help me.  Read Full »


Dr. Gopal R. Damani

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. In the photo you shared of the squinting eye (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity), the head of the child is tilted too, so you cannot say it is a squint. It is impossible to diagnose squint in photos, ma'am, more so, int...  Read Full »

My 5-year-old son has blurred vision after a refraction test with atropine drops. Kindly help.

Query: Hi doctor, My son is five years old and has been rubbing his eyes a lot. We took him to an eye doctor, who asked us to put Atropine in his eyes for three days so that he could come for refraction after three days. However, it has been three days since he went under the refraction test, but he cannot...  Read Full »


Dr. Asha Juliet Barboza

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern about your son. You have nothing to be worried about. If you are sure that Atropine was used for cycloplegic refraction, this medication's average duration of action is approximately 10 to 15 days. You should inform in his school that he will ...  Read Full »

Why does my left eye look smaller after an accident?

Query: Hi doctor, I met with a car accident about seven days ago. I was diagnosed with a concussion and cervical fracture. But after the accident, my left eye has become smaller in size than the other. Why is that so?  Read Full »


Dr. Shachi Dwivedi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Can you please upload a picture of the same? Is your vision also decreased? And is there any redness in your eye?  Read Full »

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