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I have eye strain due to longer screen time. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 40-year-old man who has been dealing with eye strain due to long hours of computer work. I have read about orthoptic exercises that can potentially help with eye strain. Could you share specific exercises or techniques in orthoptics that may be beneficial for reducing eye strain... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This strain is the manifestation of dry eye disease. Dry eye disease is a common condition that occurs when your tears are not able to provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. Tears can be inadequate and unstable for many reasons. For exampl... Read Full »
Is a broken blood vessel in my son's eye serious?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 10 weeks old. Today I have noticed that he suddenly got a broken blood vessel in his right eye. It never happened before. He did cry and possibly scratched his eye right before it appeared. But, he did these things on multiple other occasions as well and never had a broken ve... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry. It is something that will heal. Here are a few points that I would like to mention. 1. Various covering membranes of the eye in children below the age of 6 months are weak, but the best part is that if they are damaged, they heal quickly as the child is r... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am experiencing a persistent burning sensation on the sides of both my eyes, resembling an allergy, and it has been occurring for years. Recently, it has been intensifying. At times, the sensation subsides, but it often flares up, and the burning is more prominent.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the details and the images that were provided (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) and I do understand your concern. The concern you are currently having in terms of discomfort in the temple areas is a sign of eczema. Currently b... Read Full »
My eyeball appears red, swollen and bruised. What could be the reason?
Query: Hi doctor, The outer corner of my eyeball is red and white. It looks swollen and bruised. I have attached a picture with this. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the picture, it seems like you are having an inflamed pinguecula. It is a widespread non-malignant condition and a deposition of protein in subconjunctival space, but some people think it is an overgrowth of the conjunctiva. It is caused by a combination of dry eye... Read Full »
My left eyelid is swollen, itchy, and gets watery after staring at the laptop for 20 minutes. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My left eyelid is swollen, red, and very itchy. Sometimes when l stare at my laptop for 20 minutes, it gets watery. I am currently using Antihistamines. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your eyelid swelling is painful, then start warm compresses over it for one week and do it at least twice a day. If it is not painful but associated with itching, only start with cold compresses over it for one week and at least twice a day. Also, start with eyedr... Read Full »
My eyes got swollen and a thin membrane came out. Advise.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old female. I realized I have a white spot on the edge of my iris for many years. I thought it was the light or some kind of dust so I tried to remove it but it would not go away. So I thought it has something to do with infections. I want to know what it is. I use spect... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You may have allergic conjunctivitis. Eye allergies, called allergic conjunctivitis, are a common condition that occurs when the eyes react to something that irritates them (called an allergen). The eyes produce a subst... Read Full »
I am experiencing pain and swelling of the eyelids. What can I do to relieve the pain and swelling?
Query: Hi doctor, A week back, I had a swelling in one of my eyelids and thought it to be a stye. I applied a steroid cream; however, the swelling has not reduced but increased, and now the other eyelid has also started to swell. I am worried. Can you please prescribe some medications? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Steroid creams for stye will always make it worse. So, please stop immediately and take tablet Augmentin 625 mg (Amoxicillin 500 mg and Clavulanic acid 125 mg) and a painkiller twice a day for three days. In addition, please do warm compressions over both the eyes da... Read Full »
My eyes keep getting red and swollen even after using Tetracycline ointment. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have swollen, red and sensitive eyes since several months. I have used 1 % Tetracycline ointment twice for seven days and a seven-day treatment with Augmentin 500 mg twice a day. The condition seems to be re-appearing again. I feel no improvement in the condition. I have been using ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. It seems like you are suffering from blepharitis. It is a basic infection of glands associated with eyelashes. I would advise you to follow this treatment plan. Maintain eyelid hygiene, use a mild shampoo mixed w... Read Full »
Please suggest some medications for swollen and painful eyes.
Query: Hello doctor, My right eye is swollen and pains during opening and closing because I touched my eye with dirty hands. I am using an eye drop, but the pain and swelling have not subsided. Please suggest some medicines for my problem. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you do hot fomentation over your right eye at least four times daily and take the tablet Enzoflam (Diclofenac, Paracetamol, and Serratiopeptidase) if you are not allergic to it. In addition, I suggest you do not use any other eye drop other than Moxifloxaci... Read Full »
My eyes are swollen and painful, and face is swollen on one side. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old female weighing less than 176.37 pounds and approximately 62 inches .Since morning I have had eye swelling, pain, and headache. The right side of the face is swollen. Can you help me with this? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It seems like you are suffering from preseptal cellulitis secondary to blepharitis from the history. It is inflammation of the eyelid and the associated glands. I suggest you to consult with a specialist doctor, talk to him or her and take the... Read Full »