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Eye itching & swelling
Itching & swelling in my left side eye. Sometimes it recover itself but after few days again happens.what medicine is to be taken for this?
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As it is only in one eye, it is more likely to be localised meibomian gland infection.
Allergy is a possibility but generally it will involve both eyes
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Need to see a close up pic to check that and advice
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Please share a close up pic of your eyes with information about pain redness watering discharge itching and blurring of vision Or consult an ophthalmologist nearby
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It will be better if you share pic
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Hello
Itching and swelling is suggestive of allergy
Other possibilities are dryness and conjunctivitis
Kindly share close up pics
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Dr. Chethan Sadanand
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
20 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please share a pic
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Dr. Meetu Khola
Ophthalmologist
19 yrs exp
Gurgaon
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Share pictures or better get a tele consultation done to start treatment soon
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Tele consultation with eye specialist
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