Medical Advice on "Ophthalmology (Eye Care)"

Is taking Prozac for six years the reason for the darkening of my iris?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are otherwise hale and hearty. I have understood your query, and I would like to tell you that there is nothing really to be anxious about. Prozac or, generically, Fluoxetine can, in the long run, ca...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Akshay U Nayak

The titanium mesh I had 8 years back is hurting my eyes now. Can I get it removed surgically?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your photos, in my honest opinion, your surgeon has done a fantastic job (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). But we have to address the constant pressure around your eyes, and for this, ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rahul Vaswani

My son has the problem of tearing in one of the eyes since birth. Please advise.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your child has congenital nasolacrimal duct blockage. There is a drainage system from eyes to nose known as a nasolacrimal passage, which carries excess water from eyes to nose and gets absorbed by the nasal mucosa. In ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vaibhev Mittal

I went for a LASIK checkup two years ago. Should I repeat the checkup again before surgery?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you plan to undergo LASIK, they will be testing you again to check if you are an appropriate candidate for the procedure. And the rise in refractive power is normal as power can increase till 23 years. Your power ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sankaran Mathangee

My father has a constant pain in head after eye surgery. Please give your expert advice.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The eye has got pressure known as intraocular pressure (IOP) just like your blood pressure. The normal eye pressure range is 10 to 21 mmHg. Beyond this pressure, the neurons present in the optic nerve (a nerve that con...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vaibhev Mittal

Medications for my recurring blepharitis of the left eyelid stopped working. Please help.

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thanks for writing in. I understand your concern. Do you tend to develop dandruff as well? People who have that tendency also develop blepharitis of the eyelids. There are two general types of blepharitis: squamous, common w...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Asha Barboza

What can be done to get rid of redness from a dead eye?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I looked at your photos (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It looks like your eye is phthisical (non-functional). There might be multiple reasons for the pain in that eye, either raised pressure due...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sankaran Mathangee

My mother has swelling, burning, and pain in the eyes. Is it common in COVID-recovered patients?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It may be due to conjunctivitis. I suggest: Flur eye drops (Flurbiprofen) four times a day for one week. Refresh Tears eye drops (Carboxymethylcellulose) twice daily times a day for one month. Moxigram (Moxifloxa...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prashant Koranmath

I feel intermittent pressure on my left eye, and I wake up with dry eyes. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can have various causes. I assume that you have problems with only one eye. The first cause can be latent hypermetropia. It causes problems in focusing on near activities and causes some amount of strain on the e...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Asha Barboza

My mother has pain, discomfort and irritation in the eyes after COVID infection. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It may be due to allergy (dust most common). If Histafree eye drops (Olopatadine) is not relieving, I suggest: Alcaft eye Drops (Alcaftadine) twice daily for one month. Refresh Liquigel Eye Drops (Carboxymethylcel...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prashant Koranmath