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How can I get rid of the crusts on my eyelash that occurred after a pink eye?
Query: Hi doctor, For the last few months, my right eye has been itchy red, and crust built up on the eyelashes. I went to the emergency room, and they said it was just pink eye. So all of that held, but a stye popped up and disappeared after that. The crust build-up is still on my eyelash. I try to pull i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Anything without examination is difficult to say. However, yes, it may be a lashes infection known as blepharitis, or it may be due to pink eye or may be dry eye. Try sending a picture including both eyes if possible. You can try using warm compresses till you visit an ... Read Full »
I feel an itchy and cut sensation in the corner of my eye. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I feel itchy and a cut sensation in the corner of the eye and top of the eye lid. My eye lid looks crumbled in the morning. There is also some cut lines on the upper part of the nose and top of eye lid. I am suffering with this over last two days. But, I do not have any vision problem. I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It looks like traumatic skin abrasions most likely nails, which do happen unknowingly when you are asleep. Just apply antibiotic ointment and clean with Dettol to prevent secondary infections ... Read Full »
What is the cause for red, swollen and flaky skin in the lower eyelids?
Query: Hello doctor, For the past two days, I have redness and flaky skin on the lower eyelid, and it looks swollen and irritated. I had this once before and went away with the usage of some sterile drops for around one week. I have no itching, no pain, no vision problems even when looking at the light. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are a number of different conditions which could cause such a problem. The red and flaky skin suggests that the problem could be related to inflammation or a reaction of the blood vessels in the eyelids. Since you mentioned that you have no itching or pain, this... Read Full »