Really bad dryness and irritation in eye

2026-03-09 11:12:47
Hello doctors, I've had persisting issues of my right eye being really dry, it feels like sand paper, my left eye does not bother me at all, it rarely acts up. I subconsciously squint my eyes and when I realize, I relax my muscles, when Im outside, even little wind makes my eye irritated, and the irritation just doesn't stop. I have glasses and I also use refresh tears eyedrops, but that doesn't help at all either. Please advise as recently the pain and irritation has increased
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You may have meibomian gland inflammation along with dryness so do visit your ophthalmologist. Along with refresh tears use 1% sodium hyaluronate ointment or 1% refresh gel at night. Limit screen time. Take breaks and wear sunglasses while going out.

Answered2026-03-16 08:24:42

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This might be severe dry eye condition
Next Steps
please consult
Health Tips
try cold compression. put ice wrapped in cotton cloth on closed eyes.

Answered2026-03-10 10:36:27

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You might be having severe dry eye, it might be due to gland dysfunction, Use olopat 0.1% twice a day along with sodium hyaluronate eyedrops 4times a day. Cyclosporine 0.1 % eye drops twice a day (it takes 2 wks for time of onset) till then use lots of lubricants
Next Steps
Avoid long usage of screens.
Health Tips
Give warm compression and massage the eye lids. Take breaks in btw the screen time.

Answered2026-03-09 11:32:57

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You may need a better lubricating eyedrops such as Hylufresh about 4-5 times a day. Also to manage the ongoing inflammation, a steroid based eyedrop maybe needed.
Next Steps
Please consult nearest ophthalmologist. Add cold compresses for symptomatic relief.
Health Tips
Do not take medicine without prescription

Answered2026-03-09 11:31:55

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Please consult ophthalmologist for further management

Answered2026-03-11 08:29:23

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Hello ma'am Based on the history, it looks like that you have severe dry eyes. If lubricants are not working, then we will have to try other eyedrops like Cyclosporine and Lifitegrast. If that also does not help, then we can certain therapies like: Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy
Next Steps
Complete dry eye work up with an ocular surface specialist
Health Tips
Don't rub eyes vigorously

Answered2026-03-11 04:06:39

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Please consult online for diagnosis and management

Answered2026-03-09 14:10:55

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Pl consult. May require good lubricant.

Answered2026-03-09 11:44:09

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