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Eye Pain

Eye pain occurs when there is the discomfort felt on the surface or deep inside the eyes. It appears as slight irritation to pain inside the eyes. Eye pain is one of the symptoms of blepharitis, conjunctivitis, corneal abrasions, corneal infections, glaucoma, iritis, and optic neuritis. Eye pain can also occur with other symptoms such as headache, sensitivity to light, nausea, foreign body sensation in the eyes, and tearing. Its treatment usually depends on the cause.

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After an eye trauma, I have blurry vision. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, About 45 days ago, I received a trauma to my right eye in a street fight, after which a large part of the cornea became blood red. After three weeks, the redness went away and the eye started looking normal, but I am still having a lot of discomforts. I am listing all the symptoms belo...  Read Full »


Dr. Rahul Vaswani

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). According to the prescription, the vision in the right eye after wearing glasses is 6/6. So, kindly wear your glasses permanently. The drops that have been given to you especially the Mil...  Read Full »

I am unable to focus when I sit in front of a computer. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,My eyes are feeling cold, and I am unable to focus. I have been feeling this since last week. I sit in front of the computer for a long time. I do not want spectacles. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Rahul Vaswani

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, kindly answer these questions- How many hours per day do you spend in front of a computer? Is there watering of the eye too? Are you suffering from a headache? While working on the computer, if you are working for long hours, then take a break every 35 ...  Read Full »

Is it possible to remove the titanium mesh after 8 years of orbital floor repair?

Query: Hi doctor, I am interested in a reconstructive surgery. I already had an orbital floor, cheek, and eyebrow bone repair (all on the left side and left eye) with titanium meshes after an accident that blew out my orbital floor. I would appreciate if you take some time and review my pictures before I...  Read Full »


Dr. Rahul Vaswani

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your photos, in my honest opinion, your surgeon has done a fantastic job (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). But we have to address the constant pressure around your eyes, and for this, we have to conduct few tests. Goldman applanation tono...  Read Full »

I have suffered from a painful style on my left eye for the last two days. How do I treat it?

Query: Hi doctor,I have been suffering from stye on my left eye for the last two days. And it is very painful. What to do? Please give your suggestions.  Read Full »


Dr. Rahul Vaswani

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I suggest you to follow the instructions. Take a tablet of Amoxiclav (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid) 625 mg three times a day for the next three days after meals (please ensure that you do not have any history of...  Read Full »

Will refractive error of the eye cause intense pain in the eye and head?

Query: Hi doctor, One of my close friends has been suffering from intense eye pain and headache for the past three to four days. She is taking Paracetamol 500 mg for headaches and using Lubricant eye drops for eye pain. But still, there is no relaxation from the pain. It might be that the spectacle power ...  Read Full »


Dr. Rahul Vaswani

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Intense pain is never due to refractive error. Can you please send me a close-up picture of her eyes without the flash? So that I can guide you accordingly.  Read Full »

Why do I still have pain even after the red spot in eye due to injury fades out?

Query: Hello doctor, A week ago, I slightly injured the white area of the left eye. A small red spot developed on the eye with some pain. Now that red spot gets pale but the pain is still there. Please suggest.  Read Full »


Dr. Rahul Vaswani

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Mostly it is sub conjunctival bleed that is not harmful. It will take a week more to settle down. Start Nepafenac eye drop twice daily for three days then taper it to one time a day for the next three days then stop.  Read Full »

My mother is having severe pain and swelling below her eyes. What is the treatment?

Query: Hello doctor, My mother is having severe pain in my eyes for two days. Swelling below eyes and headache also. She is not having eye problem but use specs for eyes sight. Please suggest effective medicine.  Read Full »


Dr. Rahul Vaswani

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pain, along with headache, suggest, increases eye pressure. I will tell medicines for relief for now, but tomorrow you have to see an ophthalmologist in person. Start with, Moxifloxacin plus Loteprednol eye drop four times, tablet Acetazolamide 250 mg stat and one at...  Read Full »

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