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I have discomfort after wearing spectacles. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,Over the past few years, I have intermittently used glasses. However, I have not consistently worn them due to discomfort, especially since I have a prescription of -6.5 for my right eye and -2.25 for my left. As I have mentioned earlier, wearing spectacles causes discomfort for me. I susp... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do understand your concern. As you mentioned, the patching treatment was intended to address the lazy eye with a stronger prescription. Typically, such interventions prove most effective when administered before the age of 10. At present, it seems essential for you to c... Read Full »
I have had high blood pressure, blurred vision, and giddiness. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have had high blood pressure, blurred vision, and giddiness. Cholesterol and sugar were normal. ECG showed variation. The heart pumping rate is low. Please help. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There are some nonspecific changes in ECG (electrocardiogram). It is advised that blood pressure be controlled with medicines and lifestyle modifications. Do regular exercise, consume a Mediterranean diet, and refrain from smoking and al... Read Full »
Can excess use of laptop lead to blurred vision?
Query: Hello doctor, Sometimes when I use my laptop at work for too long, my vision gets a little blurry but clears up on its own. Lately, however, it has been happening more often, but it clears up when I blink. It happens when I wake up, during the day and at night it clears up when I blink. I have not b... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. The symptoms you are suffering from are most suggestive of dry eye disease. It is quite common in computer users. The best initial treatment for this is firstly to blink your eyes more often and second the thing is the use of lubricants su... Read Full »
What can be done If I have blurred vision in one eye while the other is closed?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently have noticed a slight blurriness in my right eye. It is only noticeable when I close my left eye, and so I am not sure how long it has taken for this to develop. I am going to see an optometrist and doctor early next week but am currently on the road for work. My main questi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This kind of a picture of eyesight becoming better on looking at specific directions are related to astigmatism. It is a very prevalent and correctable condition. There is no need to be anxious about it. Different reasons cause floaters. A dilated retinal examination... Read Full »
I have observed a slight blurriness in my vision. Why is that so?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old who spends a significant amount of time glued to screens. Lately, I have noticed my vision getting a bit blurry, and my friends have been mentioning terms like myopia and farsightedness. I want to ask few questions: Could this habit of watching the screen be affect... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern, Myopia is not a condition that leads to blindness; rather, it is a manageable eye condition usually corrected with glasses or contact lenses. Follow the below precautions: Please schedule a refraction test to determine your prescri... Read Full »
Are loss of sharp clarity and blurred vision the symptoms of macular degeneration?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26-year-old female. I have been experiencing unusual vision problems. I have lost sharp clarity, and I had an OCT which showed thinning of ganglion cells in my maculas. Other clinical results looked normal. But I am scared that I have damaged my eyes because it seems things are... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing these symptoms, but hopefully, we can get them resolved or attended to. Unfortunately, I cannot assess the OCT because you only attached the doctor's conclusion (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and not the ... Read Full »
Why do I experience blurry vision and eye floaters temporarily?
Query: Hello doctor,I have recently experienced temporarily blurred vision with floaters. My right eye was very light-sensitive. These symptoms began recurring intermittently every few days and now it is a daily experience. My eye is not visibly different than it was before and is not visibly different dur... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Based on your description, it sounds like you may be experiencing transient visual obscurations (TVOs) or migraine-associated visual disturbances (MAVDs). TVOs are temporary, harmless visual disturbances that can occur in people with myopi... Read Full »
I have dryness and blurred vision. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 34-year-old female. Over the past five days, I have been experiencing symptoms such as dryness, discomfort, and occasional blurred vision. I believe it is time to seek professional guidance on managing this condition. The symptoms of dry eyes have become more noticeable and bothe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Dry eyes are multifactorial in nature. In your case, modifications such as reducing screen time, implementing the 20-20-20 rule while working on screens, decreasing the use of air conditioning, using an air humidifier, increasing blinking, and using eye shields while ... Read Full »
I accidentally sprayed fluticasone in my eyes. Please Help.
Query: Hello doctor, I think my Flonase (Fluticasone) nasal spray bottle was empty . I have no idea what suddenly changed. I started pumping it which I usually have to do when it is empty before I reached my nostril, and a puff sprayed into my left eye. As I heard the sound, I immediately closed my eye, an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For how long it is blurry? Did it improve at all or not? Give a thorough wash for at least half an hour with clean water. If the vision improved after washing, then there is no need to be the worry, but if it is still blurry, then you must consult for any corneal les... Read Full »
What medication can be used to cure blurred vision after using laptop?
Query: Hello doctor, I play games on my laptop for hours a day and after a few hours, my eyes become little blurry especially my left eye. It is not that I cannot see a thing but I cannot see clearly either as compared to my right eye. I can see fully clear when it is about 5 to 10 cm from my eye (letters... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you having blurring of vision in one or both eyes first thing to do is get your eyes checked for refractive error, you might need glasses. And glasses will solve your problem. Other cause of blurring after an excess laptop or digital devices use may be dry eyes. Peop... Read Full »