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What is the lump like structure in the eye associated with pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I am attaching a picture of my wife's left eye. I believe there is a stye or something else inside the left side of the eye. It has been around eight to ten days now. Earlier there was a pain in the eyes for the first two to three days. Later on, the pain was not there but I saw a lump or... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your wife's problems and seen the photo attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This condition is called a chalazion, it is a sequel of style and it happens when long-standing infection is set up in the eyelid glands. They are u... Read Full »
Eye pain after cataract surgery. Can nerve damage be the cause?
Query: Hi doctor, I underwent cataract surgery for angle closure glaucoma ten weeks ago, and I am experiencing stabbing pain and a sensation of the presence of a foreign body. I tried using artificial tears, but they do not work. Is this due to dry eye or nerve damage? If it is nerve pain, will it resolve?... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. However, I have a few questions. Are you currently experiencing any drop in your vision? Has your doctor given you any eyedrops to lower your eye pressure? A dry eye usually causes more of a burning sensation than a... Read Full »
How can I treat floaters in my eyes which cause pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been living with floaters in my eye for over 10 years. Also when I look at things at a far distance it is blurring. As I move my eye the floaters move along with my vision, but I try to ignore it. However, a few times I get pain in my eye yet I do not know if it is due to the float... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Floaters which do not show any variation in number can be safely ignored with regular follow-up once a year or as and when needed in case of the development of new symptoms. Floaters on their own cannot cause any headaches. In case they are becoming annoyed, after an op... Read Full »
My eye is swollen, red, and painful. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My eye has swelling and is red. The pain is there, but I have not taken any medications. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How is your vision? Are you able to see clearly? Are you facing the same issue in both eyes? Did you get hit in the eye or feel like something has fallen in? I would suggest you consult an ophthalmologist regarding this as soon as possible. The most common causes of ... Read Full »
What can be done for eye redness and pain?
Query: Hello doctor, My left eyes touched the wall and became red and when trying to close the eyes, I feel a little pain in the left corner of the eye. Please advise me what kind of medicine I can take now. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I advise you again wash your eyes in running water for around 15 to 20 minutes. Over-the-counter medication which can be used is 0.5 % Carboxymethylcellulose acetate (refresh tears eyedrops). I advise you to visit an ophthalmologist if you ... Read Full »
Why does my one eye look bigger with associated pain?
Query: Hey doctor, In previous one year my right eye is looking bigger than other and it is paining sometime. Why does it happen and the solution for it? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The two common causes of such a presentation could be that either one of your eyes is either big in size or that the eyelids of your other eye have swollen up or one is pushed out or one eye has a squint, giving an apparent prominence of the other. Both causes are da... Read Full »