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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 »
I have eye redness and soreness. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My eyes are red and sore for the past four days. It was really painful till yesterday. As I did not work in the computer and started to use eye refresher I am not getting bad headaches and eye pain anymore. When I change the focus, it is sore and is still really red. I have no idea about ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are many causes for redness of eyes mainly allergy, infection, inflammation, dry eyes, etc. Redness + itching - allergy.Redness + pain + watering + decreased vision - infection. Redness + pain - inflammation. Redness + foreign body sensation - dryness. If there is... Read Full »
I have persistent red eyes despite sleeping adequately. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My eyes stay red even if I sleep for more than seven hours. I consulted many doctors but the problem is not cured. They told me that my eyes are sensitive, and suggested to use cooling spectacles. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. There are many causes for the redness of the eyes mainly allergy, infection, inflammation, and dry eyes. Redness with itching indicates an allergy. Redness with pain, watery eyes, and decreased vision indicates infe... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 18 years old and has redness in her eyes. She has had them since about 12 years old. It comes and goes. We saw an ophthalmologist and he said it is allergies and having her on drops did nothing for her but Opticrom helps a bit. But it is worse now they get red every even... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. Her symptoms are suggestive of allergic conjunctivitis 1. Eye allergies, called allergic conjunctivitis, are a common condition that occurs when the eyes react to something that irritates them (called an allergen). 2. The e... Read Full »
My son is 8 years old and has a red eye without itching. Which eye drops should we use?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 8 years old and has a red eye. There is no pus, no itching, just a very red white of the eye. There is no history of injury to the eyes. He has never had an allergy before. We tried the eye drops Ciprolet, but these drops did not help him. Please, give me your recommendation ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. There are many causes for the redness of eyes mainly allergy, infection, inflammation, and dry eyes. 1. Redness and itching may be due to allergy. 2. Redness, pain, watering, and decreased vision are due to infec... Read Full »
My eyes always appear red and bloodshot, but do not hurt. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, My eyes always appear to be red and bloodshot. They do not hurt and are not watery. I wear glasses that are getting old. What could be the cause?Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, We welcome you to icliniq family. I understand your concern. There are many causes for redness of eyes like allergy, infection, inflammation, dry eyes, etc. If redness and itching are present it may be due to allergy. Redness along with pain, watery eyes, and decreased vision may be due to... Read Full »
I have redness and an infection in my left eye that did not improve with eye drops. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have redness in my left eye, and it looks infected. I have tried eye drops. But there is no effect, and I think I need an antibiotic. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are many causes of redness, like infection, allergy, or dryness. Without proper eye examination, we cannot be sure if this redness is due to infection or something else. Kindly share a photo of the eye for better evaluation. If you just want the name of the ant... Read Full »
When exposed to bright lights, can contact lenses cause red and watery eyes?
Query: Hi doctor, I am wearing contact lenses of -2.5 on both eyes. Since last week, whenever I get exposed to bright light (both indoor and outdoor), my eyelids get closed, and it is hard to get it open for a while, which makes eyes more reddish and watery. I have not consulted any doctor, but I have been... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This could be dryness associated with contact lens use. I suggest you try use pf contact lens for a specific duration (8 hours a day). Cold compresses. Use lubricating eye drops frequently, like Systane Ultra. I hope this will help you. Regards. Read Full »