Keratoconjunctivitis is an inflammatory condition involving both cornea and conjunctiva. The inflammation of the cornea is called keratitis, and inflammation of the conjunctiva is called conjunctivitis. The common causes are associated with bacterial, viral, toxic, autoimmune, and allergic etiologies. Artificial tears (preservative-free) and lubricating ointment are suggested in the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis.
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After conjunctivitis, I have blurred vision. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I got conjunctivitis seven days back. I had red-eye with eyelid swelling. I used Moxifloxacin hydrochloride from the very first day, every 2 hours. Then I started Fluorometholone four times a day and Cyclosporine three times a day. And now, for two days, I got blurred vision. Redness ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your history. It seems from the history that you are having conjunctivitis and you are on treatment with Moxifloxacin and Fluorometholone. The presence of blurring of vision indicates involvement of cornea in the form of keratoconjunctivitis. This usually occ... Read Full »
Why are my eyes dry, pain, and irritate?
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 uncomfortab... Read Full »
Answer: 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 (Olo... Read Full »
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