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My son got mosquito repellent in his eyes. Please suggest.
Query: Hi doctor, My son pressed a herbal mosquito repellant spray close to his eyes. I am not sure whether the liquid directly sprayed into his eyes. We immediately washed his eyes and nose as he complained about a burning sensation. But soon it was over, he can see things and recognize colors. Will this ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Give a thorough wash with clean water for at least half an hour. If there is any burning or redness or pain or excessive watering, please do visit an ophthalmologist immediately. 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 »
I have a sore throat, body pain, headache, and burning eyes. Kindly help me.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a sore throat, and I have body pain, but I do not have any fever at all. Headaches come and go. My eyes feel like it is burning. I am not sure if this is over fatigue by working the whole day with a computer in front of me. I am taking Paracetamol Biogesic. Kindly help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Prolonged working with a computer can cause eye irritation and headache. Prolonged sitting in the same position can cause body pain due to increased muscle stiffness during sitting. Your symptoms are probably due to overworking with the computer along with the humi... Read Full »
What can be done to prevent a stye-like boil on my son’s eyelids?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 5 years old, weight 43 lbs. He has got a stye kind of boil in his right upper and lower eyelid. Yesterday afternoon, I noticed it in the upper eyelid. I applied the paste of white clay stick and applied oil for his hair to reduce his body temperature. But now, there is another b... Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, there is inflammation over eyelids (Stye) (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You can use Toba eye drop 3 to 4 times a day for five days. He can take a plain painkiller like Crocin (Paracetamol) 1.5 teaspoon thrice a day. Do not apply anything except ... Read Full »
I have been suffering from eye redness and irritation. How can I overcome it?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from irritation and redness in both eyes and occasional build of ground in the inner corners of my eyes. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This may be due to conjunctivitis (eye infection). Use Moxifloxacin eye drops four times a day. Use Loteprednol eye drops four times a day. Warm compress three times a day. I hope this helps. Feel free to contact me if you have any further questions or concerns. Than... Read Full »
Why automatic blinking has been stopped in my son?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 16 years old. He is myopic, with the approximate power in the left eye being -5.5 spherical and cylindrical - 0.5, right eye being -6 spherical and cylindrical - 0.75. For the last few days (4 to 5 days) he is facing a problem with his eyes. He feels his automatic blinking ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, we have to take care of itching and watering, and for that, you have to start Moxifloxacin eye drop four times a day for five days and Refresh Liquigel eye drop (Carboxymethylcellulose sodium) six to eight times a day. It can be continued for a long time a... Read Full »
How to treat the thin white film in the left eye?
Query: Hello doctor, I was having a very good day working. But as the evening came by, I gradually felt an irritation in my left eye. I thought I am going to have an eyesore. But the next day, I was shocked after seeing a thin whitish film on my left eye. This stuff did not even make a little appearance th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The photo attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity) is not very clear and has a lot of shadows, but I can tell you that the white thing is an inflammation of your cornea, most probably an ulcer. It needs a visit to your ophthalmologist as soon as possibl... Read Full »
How to treat redness and discomfort in iris due to poking?
Query: Hi doctor, I have type 1 diabetes. My eyes got poked on the right side of my iris and it is little red there is no blood. However, the right side of my sclera has red veins and it is causing a blurry vision and a little discomfort in my eyes. I tried rinsing water in my eyes many times but that did ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would suggest you to send me pictures of your eyes for the correct treatment. Otherwise you can start using eyedrop Moxifloxacin and eyedrop Carboxymethyl cellulose both one drop four times a day for two weeks in the affected eye. I hope this helps. Read Full »
What causes a burning sensation in the eyes in the morning?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a mild burning sensation in my eyes since I got up this morning and it seems to be on and off during the day. And what concerns me the most is that they are not watery or red. What are your suggestions on this? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. You mentioned you have a burning sensation in your eyes without redness and watering. The causes for this are, insufficient sleep, dry eyes, excessive screen time and squamous blepharitis, but in this, itching wi... Read Full »
Why is there an eye irritation and earthworm image in front of eyes?
Query: Hello doctor, My age is 30 years old. Sometimes, I have an eye irritation. I have an earthworm image in front of eyes. Please help me to clear this issue. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you have two questions, one concerning occasional irritation and the second regarding a linear worm-like image floating in front of your eye. My advice to you is for irritation, use over-the-counter lubricant eyedrops 4 to 6 times a day. These will ... Read Full »