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Heaviness in left eyes
I have been feeling heaviness in left eyes and surrounding areas for last six months.My eyes are most of the times teary.Consulted eye specialist with no outcomes.They said my eye is alright.Then I consulted ENT and got diagnosed with sinusitis.Can sinusitis affect eyes and if yes how to cope with it.
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Sinusitis can definitely cause eye pain as the sinuses are situated around your eyes. Treatment of sinusitis should be enough. But an eye doctor should rule out associated dry eye or refractive error.
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Hello
this heaviness may be due to dryness
you can 1. Blink a lot
2. Wash eyes with fresh water
3. Cold compresses
4. Use lubricating eye drop like flogel
sinusitis can cause watering in eye and headache usually frontal in location . patient sometimes confuses that with eye ache
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Hello , yes sinusitis can cause pain in and around eye, especially brow areas. Treatments is mainly directed towards the sinusitis as suggested by your specialist. You can have a regular eye checkup meanwhile.
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Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes sinusitis can cause heaviness over the eyes as there are sinuses in the area so the inflammation can case headache and heaviness. The following steps may help:
- Do steam inhalation(plain steam) regularly
- Drink water at an average of 3 liters per day
- Avoid caffeinated and alcoholic beverages as they cause dehydration and will worsen your condition.
- Have spicy food once in a while which will help clear your sinuses
- Use a humidifier in your room which is seen to be beneficial in sinusitis
- Wiping the face regularly with a towel moist with hot water has also shown to help.
If the condition is persistent or worsens visit ENT at the earliest.
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