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Dark circles
I am having dark circles around my eyes since very long. I am unable to get rid of them. Also, i feel itchy in eyes often.
Last time when i visited a hospital, they said some glands under my eyes are not secreting properly and gave me some drops.
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Dark circles need to be evaluated. Kojic acid creams may be helpful. Itching could be due to allergy or dry eyes. Use a lubricant eye drops.
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Please see an Oculoplasty and facial aesthetics specialist.
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If you are into more of computer work , use lubricants more frequently, don’t rub / keep touching your lids , for evry 20 min of screen look far point for 20 secs .. your history also S/o of MGD — give hot fomentation for 10 min/ twice a day and apply zaha eye ointment to lid margins at night ( for 15 days )
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If not relieved , do vedio consultation and check your vision also once
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Read on computer vision syndrome for more details
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Chronic eye strain, long working hours on computers, decreased sleep, improper sleep pattern, chronic allergy & eye rubbing are a few ocular causes that can lead to dark circles around eyes. So, we need to evaluate your eyes for these risk factors and others. You might need to see a dermatologist later if no significant ocular cause is established.
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Please consult an ophthalmologist nearby.
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Reduce screen time, keep yourself hydrated, take proper night sleep for 7 hours and avoid eye rubbing.
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Frequent itching also causes dark circle and wrinkles
Adequate sleep is required.
Keep body hydrated
U can apply vit E capsules under eye very good results
Keep freshly cut cucumber slices on closed eyes for half an hour
For itching plz consult online as more details are required for further treatment
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Show to some Oculoplastic surgeon or Dermatologist.. in the meanwhile try Melalumin under eye serum
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Dr. Seema Behl
Ophthalmologist
34 yrs exp
Mumbai
For constitutional dark circles ..can try under eye cosmetic lightening creams , but for real benefit ..fillers will work .
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see occuloplastic or cosmetologist
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Dr. Charu Tyagi
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
21 yrs exp
Noida
Dark circles can be due to stress,disturb sleep cycle,anaemia,dehydration,systemic conditions,allergies,frequent rubbing,chronic eye infections,genetics....etc
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Consult
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Avoid rubbing,cold compress
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