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I had LASIK surgery, and now my eyes are becoming dry. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, About two years ago, I did LASIK surgery to correct my short-sightedness. I recovered from it and have a normal vision now. The trouble note is my eyes get dry soon. And sometimes, when I wake up, I cannot even open my eyes as it is too dry, and I need to keep them closed until it wate... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry, but there is no permanent treatment or cure for dry eyes, but yes with treatment, your life will become comfortable. To treat dry eyes, we need to find the type and severity of dry eyes. The type of dry eyes is established by the clinical examination of the... Read Full »
I have had dry eyes for 45 days. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 42 years old female going through dry eyes for the past 45 days. I have been to three different doctors but no relief. I feel heaviness in the eyes along with pain and redness. I have been given a gel and a tube (Systane eye drop and Ara gel). Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Sheikh Zubair Abdul Razzak
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Dry eye syndrome is a condition which can best be managed but cannot be treated, since it is caused by multiple factors like age, environment, etc. The good thing is that it is not dangerous. You are already using Systane (Propylene glycol) and Ara gel (Hydroxypropyl m... Read Full »
I want to take proactive steps for my eye health. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28-year-old woman who works long hours on a computer and often experiences eye strain. I have heard that orthoptic exercises and practices can help alleviate eye strain. Can you guide specific routines or habits that may help reduce eye strain caused by extended screen time? Additi... 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 common when your tears cannot provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. Tears can be inadequate and unstable for many reasons. For example, dry eyes may occur if you do... Read Full »
My eyes often feel dry and uncomfortable. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24-year-old female. My eyes often feel dry, gritty, and uncomfortable, especially in the evenings or when working on a computer for extended periods. My eyes have occasional redness, which I assume is related to dry eyes. I also experience a burning or itching sensation in my eyes.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Dry eye disease is common when your tears cannot provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. Tears can be inadequate and unstable for many reasons. For example, dry eyes may only happen if you produce enough or good-quality tears. This tear i... Read Full »
Are severe dry mouth, fatigue, memory problems autoimmune rections to antibiotics?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a problem with dry eyes, mouth, and vagina. I cannot cry because there is no tear production. I also have episcleritis in my right eye. Now I am afraid that I have Sjogren's syndrome. The other thing that is even worse is I cannot tolerate any antibiotics. I discovered that when ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Please do not panic. Yes, this can be an autoimmune disease. In fact, as there are dry mouth and dry eyes, the clinical diagnosis is Sjogren's disease as you mentioned which is an autoimmune disease. Sjogren's disease is basically of two types, primary where there is no ... Read Full »
I am having double vision which goes away by pulling the corner of the eye. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, Five days ago, when I woke up, I felt dizzy, and my vision was off. I was sluggish all day and had a headache upon waking. I figured I was coming down with something and laid around all day on the couch. When I woke up the next, I had no headache and was no longer lethargic, but my vi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The fact that your vision becomes better upon changing the position of the head or pulling your eyelid towards your ear proves that this is only related to your newly acquired age-related refraction. By reducing the area of the eye slit (changing the position of the ... Read Full »
Is my dry eye syndrome due to HIV or hepatitis, which I acquired from a dirty needle stick injury?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a dirty needle stick in my job a year back, and my last test for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and Hepatitis was 346 days after exposure. Both tests came back negative, and recently about a month ago, I developed dry eye syndrome. I consulted a doctor for this condition, and... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. The 4th generation HIV tests are accurate. If they are negative, as mentioned, it is conclusive. There is no need for further HIV tests provided there is no further risk exposure. Relax. These symptoms are non-specific and are not related to HIV. ... Read Full »
My left eye has been red for a week. Please assist.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 21-year-old male, weighing 167 pounds. My left eye has been red for the past six or seven days. In the morning, there is some discharge in the eye, and I also have a slight itchiness in my left eye.Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. There are several causes for the redness of the eyes, primarily allergy, infection, inflammation, and dry eyes, among others.Redness and itching can be due to allergy.Redness, pain, watering, and decreased vision can be due to infection.Redness... 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 »
Is persistent irritation and discomfort a sign of dry eyes?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 37-year-old male. I have been experiencing persistent discomfort and irritation in my eyes, which I suspect may be due to dry eyes. Kindly answer these questions: What are the common causes of dry eyes, and are there specific factors that might be contributing to my condition?... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. 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 example, dry eyes may occur if y... Read Full »