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High myopia and eye blink
I have high myopia and power stabilised very frequently blinking my eyes ...is it abnormal ...I m using contact lens and on regular check up only
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Frequent blinking might be due to allergy or dryness or nerve irritation or mental stress or nutritional defficiency.
Please identify the cause and follow accordingly
Can do cold compresses by ice and put some lubricant eye drops eg teardrops 3to 4times daily and ocupol.dx eye oint to be rubbed twice daily on lids
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Is the frequent blinking associated with redness, watering and discharge?
When was the last time you checked your power? You said you are no regular check up. Frequently blinking is occurring in both eyes or only one ?
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One needs to find out if there is any foreign body, for which you need eye check up in person.
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discontinue your contact lenses for the time being till the reason for blinking is known.
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If you are frequently visiting ophthalmologist then its fine
But we need to see fit of your contact lens by fluroscein test
And please mention what type of lens and dk value
We need to do tear osmolarity test and also need to rule out blepharospasm
You start using omega 3 capsules 500 mg twice a day fir 2 months
Refresh liquigel 3 times a day as of now
Need to see corneal sensation by cocker bonnet asthesiometry
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Yes,too frequent blinking is suggestive of some eye stress.
Stop contact lenses (CL)completely,in these COVID 19 times .As wearing CL you will rub n touch your eyes n face much more.
Wear your glasses.
Lubricating eye drops like veldrops gel/Refresh liquigel 4 times a day for a month
Next Steps
consult
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Plenty of green leafy vegetables,yellow fruits,omega 3 & antioxidant rich diet.
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