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How can I get rid of the crusts on my eyelash that occurred after a pink eye?
Query: Hi doctor, For the last few months, my right eye has been itchy red, and crust built up on the eyelashes. I went to the emergency room, and they said it was just pink eye. So all of that held, but a stye popped up and disappeared after that. The crust build-up is still on my eyelash. I try to pull i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Anything without examination is difficult to say. However, yes, it may be a lashes infection known as blepharitis, or it may be due to pink eye or may be dry eye. Try sending a picture including both eyes if possible. You can try using warm compresses till you visit an ... Read Full »
I had sex with my boyfriend who had pink eye. What are my chances of contracting the infection?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with my boyfriend who had pink eye. Although he wore glasses and was not really near my face. What are my chances of contracting it? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. It seems to be a type of conjunctivitis. Allergic conjunctivitis mostly caused by some allergens in the spring is never contagious whereas the infectious one is. For this, we have to do a swab test of the discharge or look for other signs ... Read Full »
I have severe pain in my right eye. Is it a pink eye?
Query: Hi doctor,I am experiencing severe eye pain in my right eye that is radiating down into my jaw, to my neck, to my forehead, and my skull. My eye is watery, red, and extremely swollen, and I have developed extreme photosensitivity in the affected eye. I was told a few days ago that this was the pink ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It appears to be bacterial conjunctivitis. Use Moxifloxacin eye drop six times a day for two weeks. Tobramycin eye drop four times a day for two weeks. Carboxymethyl Cellulose eye drops 10 times a day for two weeks. Polymixin and Chloramphenicol eye ointment at bedtime.... Read Full »
I have a pink fluid appearance in both my eyes. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am having a tissue or fluidy appearance in the outer corner of both eyes. It is pink in color. I noticed it a few months ago and I do not remember it being like this since childhood. I will attach an image for better understanding. Please suggest me a treatment for it. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and seen the image that you have attached (attachement removed to protect the patient's identity). The abnormal appearance in your eye can be due to two reasons .Firstly, it could be an enlarged lacrimal sac (dacryoadenitis). This is usually as... Read Full »
My left eye is blurry, red with tears and I am pregnant. Please suggest solution.
Query: Hello doctor, My left eye is blurry, hurts a little, and is red. It is also tearing up. I just found out that I am pregnant as well. I need to know if there is something to treat this so I can see better and not have it bother me. I am currently on Sertraline 100 mg once daily for the past six years... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would gladly answer your query. I need to ask you if you have any discharge coming out of your eyes? Also, if your eyes are a little bit sticky? Do you have itching? Did you have any kind of trauma in the past few days? Do you wear glasses? Is this condition in on... Read Full »