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I wear contact lens in the day,my eyes gets dry. One of my doctors prescribed Viz tears eye drops or she said you can use any eye drops containing Carboxymethyl cellulose 0.5%. Please prescribe eye drops which i can use with my daily contacts without removing them.

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Use tear eyedrop . ...  Read More

I am wearing contact lenses can I use any eye drops when contact lenses are on ? I am wearing them all day and removing them while I am sleeping so eyes might be strain my eyes with lack of oxygen . I need ur suggestion which eye drops are good

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Tobrex eye drops + genteal Eye drops before inserting & after taking out at least you must use . ...  Read More

Hi, I use contact lenses and after 3-4 hours my eyes become dry, please suggest some lubricating eye drops that I can use while wearing the contact lenses

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Refresh tears eye drops, 2drops 3times a day, can be used. ...  Read More

Contact- lens stuck in eye and it's over 13 hrs Tell me how I can remove it. Tried using solutions as well.

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Get it removed by another person who is using contact lens or by ophalmologist or optometrist who is practising contact lens , ...  Read More

Is it true that the contact lenses must be removed 8 hours prior to an eye checkup? Why is this required?

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Hello CONTACT LENSES ALTER SHAPE OF CORNEA . THIS MAY LEAD TO INCORRECT POWER OF GLASSES. SO BETTER TO REMOVE THEM 1 DAY PRIOR TO EYE CHECK UP. ...  Read More

Right eye : sph -0.50 cyl -1.25 axis 90° VA6/6 Left eye. : sph -0.50 cyl -1.50 axis 90° VA6/6 I want to know if this is a very large power. Also can I use contact lenses without cyl axis like I mean normal contact lenses with only -power. If yes then which number should I use for left and right eye for normal lenses because these contac

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Hello This is significant cylindrical power. You need toric lens to see clear. Plain spherical power wont give clear vision ...  Read More

Sractch on eye due to contact lens, sensitivity to light, watery eyes and irritation. Need help to reduce the irritation as if some foreign object is in the eye and sensitivity to light.

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There might be some foreign body or an abrasion on cornea. Please consult an ophthalmologist nearby. ...  Read More

I am using contact lens for last 10 to 15 years. Recently I have pain in eye in the morning and eyes are sticky. After wearing lens and removing lens this pain is there in eye ball. Is it okay to continue with contact lens?

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Please consult online. Stop using contact lens ...  Read More

Why we need to wear contact lens instead of using glasses , if some one is using lens cart what is the reason

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Hello If a person is cosmetic conscious and does not want to wear glasses then a person uses contact lens ...  Read More

Left Eye eye cornea pain when I put Contact Lens. I keep them clean & they are not expire But still eye Pain.

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Pl stop wearing contact lenses for few days, till pain subside.pl use Moxicip eye drops, 2drops 3times a day, and consult Ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

Hi everyone, I am curious about contacts but due to high cylindrical vision ( almost -4 in both eyes) I have been unable to use over the counter options. My doctors have mentioned custom contacts and I would love to hear the opinions of ophtalmologists here on the same. Any recommendations and things I should look into. Anything I should keep in mi

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Hey, u need to check the keratometry readings and sometimes a special test Pentacam might be indicated based on clinical findings. Custom based soft toric lenses or scleral lenses are best and even gi ...  Read More

Suggest some eye drops for dry eyes, feeling dryness from yesterday after watching the laptop screen for a longer time..

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take regular breaks from screen 20-20-20 rule is explained already try to blink frequently when using screen use computer glasses to reduce eye strain cmc 0.5%will be good ...  Read More

Hi all.Iam writing this in view of a query regarding usage of ointments.Around 4 months back I witnessed some star like thing in the daytime but nothing since then.showed to an eye specialist and am following 3 eyedrops nevenac dorzox and refresh tears along with I site tablet.my query us how long the drops to be continue as I don't have any proble

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It’s important to follow your eye doctor’s instructions about how long to use your eye drops. Even if you have no symptoms now, continue using them as prescribed until your doctor reviews your conditi ...  Read More

Hello I really appreciate all the wonderful responses from the doctors regarding the eye drops but I have a little bit of a confusion. I want to select preservative free eye drops which I can put into the eyes while I am still wearing the contact lenses so accordingly please tell me about the drops which you think are perfect

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You can use systane ultra eye drops ...  Read More

Hello there I am looking for good preservative free eye drops that can be used while wearing the contact lenses. By the way, what do you think of zeemoist... It doesn't mention anywhere that it is safe for contact lenses but it only has hyaluronic acid and purite as ingredients.

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If there are no other symptoms as such, lubricating drops like Refresh tears or Systane ultracan be used safely. For any minor symptoms, Hyluronate drops like Hysight eyedrops can be used. Further can ...  Read More

Hi Dr prescribe me refresh tears (carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) 0.5% w/v )eye drops 3 times a day, if we use 1% w/v then dose duration change ? I am working10 hrs in front of laptop

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Always better 3 times a day. ...  Read More

Hi - My Canada eye doctor referred eye drops for my Son -11 years old as his eye sight is increasing every year. Can you please confirm if we can use those eye drops daily? Eye drops - Atropine 0.025% drops.

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Hello This is only drop recommended to arrest myopia progression This can be used once daily at night ...  Read More

Hi doctor my son is 15 months old..he is very active he will play well he want every time to go out and play...but my concern is so many times he Won't respond to his name..but if I say pika booo he will see at me and laugh and wanted me to do more time..but he will so many time don't respond to his name...and another thing some times he will give

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A basic evaluation is to check for visiual acuity and hearing. It’s good that you are aware of the inconsistency in your daughter’s responses Eye contact is important - autism screening can be done b ...  Read More

My baby is 3 month 15 days old while laying on bed he talks alot makes voices but when I make him sit sometimes with help of pillow still not able to hold neck....when I call him he avoids making eye contact with me... when I come infront of his face he watch here and there or either watching down and when I force him to watch me he cries...if I

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At this age, it isn't a cause of concern. Neck holding with complete control will develop eventually till 4-6 months. Do not attempt to make the baby sit and be cautious while holding him till neck ho ...  Read More

My son is 1 month old and has a thing ring like layer/lens between iris and white part of the eye. Is this a serious issue? Will it cause vision issues in future?

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Visit nearby paediatric ophthalmologist ...  Read More

Due to keretoconus, eye lens wear. Normally how long once it has to be changed to new lenses. Please let me know

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Depends on type of CL. Please consult ...  Read More

Is it okay to wear contact lenses on daily basis? I have -2.5 eyesight. I wear them daily for my office and my number is not very stable it changes after couple of years.

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Yes can use every day Annual eye examination ...  Read More

Eye lid has a slight stye and is red slightly. Developed in last 2 days Please prescribe eye drops to heal from this

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Pl consult. ...  Read More

Currently I'm wearing glasses with power: SPH: -5:00 CYL: -1.25 Axis: 180. I want to use B&L contact lens for the first time. On their website the equivalent contact lens power should be: SPH: -4.75 CYL: -1.25 Axis: 180, but in the shop from where I am ordering the contact lenses from is saying that this power should be: SPH: -4.75 CYL: -0.75 Axis

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I was prescribed Ocurest-AH and Cafnol eye drops for mild vernal conjunctivitis. Both of them irritate my eyes severely. But doctor still asking me to continue the drops. What should I do?

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Pl consult. You can change the drops. ...  Read More

My son is going to be 3 month on this 25 feb, but he is not making eye contact and not even following objects or toys. But when you call him he smiles, you touch him and he will respond. He is not even reconizing his mother at all. He starts blabbing, making sounds. Sometimes he plays within his own but most of the the he use to cry. What to do??

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Please consult once with your pediatrician for physical evaluation and there might be need for ophthalmologist evaluation also ...  Read More

My eyes start to pain specially working in office after 2-3hrs while at home I dont feel anything. I kind of get burning senasation. I go outside and take walk in open air then I feel relaxed. Any eye drops I can use ?

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Ask ophthalmologist ...  Read More

Can I use Moxicip eye drops for a seven month old baby? There is white discharge from his eyes. What should be the dosage?

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E/d Moxifloxacin ...  Read More

My age is 21...and my eye number is still increasing even after the age of 18 due to so much work on laptop...can i use Atropine eye drops now...so that my eye number wouldn't increase anymore...my current eye number right eye(-5.50),left eye(-5.0) also cyl number (-0.50),(-1).

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Pl consult ...  Read More

I showered wearing the contact lens and I can't seem to find it in my eyes later. I'm not sure if the lens fell off or is still stuck in my eyes. I don't have any irritation or pain in my eyes. Should I be concerned? Should I be consulting an ophthalmologist in person?

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Hi Consult an eye specialist near you.They can examine and tell you whether it is there.We should not ignore the previous lens until confirmed.It may lead to infections. ...  Read More

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