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Eye irritation and itching
I am having eye irritation and itching since few days. Since yesterday it caused redness bcz of rubbing. I used Offlox eye drops for few days. but its still troubling
(I have a habit of putting kajal daily which im using since very long years. Checked the product date too its not expiry dated)
Can you please help?
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It's just the symptoms of allergy.
Kindly avoid kajal.....
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use lubricant and low dose steroid for few days.
kindly connect with me for further prescription.
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Kindly consult.
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Since there is itching , irritation with redness - it could be an eye infection , you can add normal tear substitute eye drop along with ofloxacin. and stop using eye make up till infection subsides.
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It is always ideal to visit eye specialist in such situation as there could be other reason for all the mentioned symptoms.
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No frequent washing of eyes
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It seems to be some eye infection. First stop putting kajal for sometime.
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consult eye doctor for change/add of medicines
Health Tips
dont rub your eyes.
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Dr. Snehal Malu
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Yavatmal
Stop putting kajal
Might be infection or allergic conjunctivitis
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please consult ophthalmologist physically for detailed eye examination
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u can use lubricants 3 times a day
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Dr. Rushmika Singhla
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
20 yrs exp
Patna
Stop putting kajal.
Get your eye checked once by an ophthalmologist.
It can be allergic or infectious
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go to ophthalmologist
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please consult online
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Dr. Nikhilesh Shete
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Sangli
May be allergic conjuctivitis, please consult for detail evaluation.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl send the pic and advise.
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Dr. Rutvi Parikh
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
11 yrs exp
Vadodara
It seems viral conjunctivitis
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Dr. Jyothi
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi
By your symptoms,it looks like allergic conjunctivitis.You need to use antihistamine drops to reduce itching.
Can consult online for further guidance
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