Dr. Rahul Vaswani
Ophthalmology (Eye Care)
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Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I have had redness in my eyes. I began using Tetryzoline but it had no effect. The redness has increased in the past two weeks. It feels dry, itchy, and occasionally gritty on my eyes. I recently began to experience pain around my eyes on the left side. I use to work on the computer for 8 hours a day. What medicine can I use that will cure the redness?
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I will tell the medicines as well as ways to tackle the screen time. Start Moxifloxacin plus Loteprednol eye drops four times a day for next five days then taper it to two times for the next five days then stop. Olopatadine 0.2 percent eye drops two times a day regularly. Refresh tears eye drops six times a day regularly. Now coming to the screen time. Work in a well lit room. The main light should come from behind your head. Every 20 minutes remove your eyes from the screen and focus on a far object for 20 seconds. Every 45 minutes take a five minutes break from the computer screen. Make a rule to blink eyes when ever you press space or enter on the keyboard.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
What can I use in the place of Moxiflaxcan plus Loteprednol eye drops? Those are not available in our area. Can I use Obramycin plus Dexamethasone eye drops instead?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Yes, you can, but keep in mind Dexamethasone is stronger steriod and do not use it beyond six days. Use it four times a day for three days then taper it to two times a day for the next three days.
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