Eye redness that's going on for 4 months

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Asked for Male, 11 Years

My son had this issue starting in August. Right eye was red and itchy. Opthamalogist started him with steroid for 15 days, allergy drops for 1 month. But it dint improve. Doc then asked to continue allergy n tear drops. The eyes are clear when I put drops but end of the day like evenings the redness returns. This going on for almost 4 months now. We are still continuing allergy drops n tear drops. I need help in understanding what's this issue and why it is not getting better. Is there anything else we are missing or needs to be tested?

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Dr. Mekala Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 11 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Mekala

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 11 yrs exp Chennai

Hi It looks like allergic congestion plus dryness may be due to increased digital screen Continue lubricants twice a day with anti allergic once a day It will be better if you share the eye pic

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avoid dust exposure or excess digital screen

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