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How to manage pain, irritation, and dryness of the eyes?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am a student, and I stay in a highly polluted area. I got shifted here five months ago. Early in the morning as soon as I wake up for five to ten minutes, my eyes start paining and irritating. Few times it also turns red. Due to this I could not wake up on time and also feel uncomfortable. When I study I feel some dryness in my eyes. Please help me out with some suggestion.

Answered by Dr. Anand Yattinamani

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Anand Yattinamani is an experienced Ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders of the eye. He has expertise in managing conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal diseases, and is skilled in both medical and surgical eye care.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

By your description, it looks like a condition called vernal keratoconjunctivitis. It is a type of allergic condition. It increases in summer and dusty polluted environment. I suggest you wash your eyes with cold filter water twice a day. Also, use Pataday eye drops (Olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) twice a day regularly for as long as you have symptoms. When itching is severe you can use Moxigram LX (combination of Moxifloxacin and Loteprednol etabonate) eye drops 2 hourly or as frequently as itching occurs.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Can you brief about the eye drop procedure. Also please give some tips to maintain healthy eyes.

Answered by Dr. Anand Yattinamani

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Anand Yattinamani is an experienced Ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders of the eye. He has expertise in managing conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal diseases, and is skilled in both medical and surgical eye care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Use Pataday eye drops- one drop twice daily morning and bedtime. Moxigram LX eye drops, one drop hourly or when you have itching. You can maintain lid hygiene by washing your lids daily with baby shampoo.I hope I have addressed your concerns. Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions. Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At January 30, 2016
Reviewed At June 6, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Anand Yattinamani is an experienced Ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders of the eye. He has expertise in managing conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal diseases, and is skilled in both medical and surgical eye care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Anand Yattinamani is an experienced Ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders of the eye. He has expertise in managing conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal diseases, and is skilled in both medical and surgical eye care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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