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Some rainbow halos where while seeing throught the yellow light but i consulted opthalamologist for my problem but opthalamologist says it was normal so what is this doctor please tell me

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Seeing halos around light is not normal. It can be a sign of a type of glaucoma. ...  Read More

I have been seeing rainbow colored halos around light in the for a month. I had a visual field test which was normal. I have also got my eye pressure checked several times which is also normal. I don't know what is causing this

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Hello If all eye parameters are normal then forget it ...  Read More

I've underwent relex smile surgery three months back. My vision will be absolutely perfect at daylight or when abundant light is available. But under low light or at night I see halos with light rainbow type around bright lights. I'm afraid is it glaucoma..Please help me

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Hello Glare and haloes are common after refractive surgery This should not be glaucoma Having said that it is provisional diagnosis Kindly consult your treating ophthalmologist ...  Read More

I have been suffered from viral conjunctivitis and i recovered from that but I see a small transparent layer in my eye and after 20 days of my recovery still i found that layer at present there also a halo vision in night time while seeing a distance light

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Hello Your symptoms are suggestive of corneal scar Consult local ophthalmologist and he may prescribe you A. Soft steroid like fluorometholone in slow tapering doses B. Lubricating eyedrop like lubre ...  Read More

Hi,I am Software Engineer. I had viral conjunctivitis followed by blurry vision in July 2017.My eye doctor advised me to take Hydro eyes drops and ointment cream.It took around 40 days to come back my normal vision. Recently in March 2018, I started to see halos and glares in the night.This time, I used Genteal drops and petro D drops as consulted

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This is purely an optical phenomenon that may be happening due to patches of localised corneal oedema and/or superficial opacities. It may improve with time. A good slit lamp examination can settle t ...  Read More

Hi, I am seeing halos on seeing bright lights specially at night. I had a long viral Conjuctivitis in dec 2023 which is cured now. From January 2024 first week I started having halos in one eye and now in other eye as well. It is happening from 2 months. I showed to 2 different local opthalmologist and both said that I have corneal scars and gave

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Glaucoma medications need to be taken on regular basis once started need Regular check up for intraocular pressure at least every three months. Dont stop the glaucoma medications without advice from ...  Read More

Its been montgs after my lasik and i still see rainbows around bright light and alot of burning eyes can this be glaucoma what are symptoms or its just my pupil size coz glares and halos are still not recovered

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Please get your iop checked by nct. If it is normal then it could be due to dryness.. ...  Read More

Ita been 4 months after my relex smile surgery the halos glare and starbusts in left eye never decreased but right is as comparative ok with that thing and feom past one one month i started seeing circular rainbow around bright lights i git my iop checked it was 12/13 and even got my dilated eye exam and everything seemed fine any idea what other r

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What was your number before surgery and what was the size of your pupil and surgical planning? Need a complete evaluation in view of these fcators. ...  Read More

Hello, I keep seeing bright colored spots in my vision. I thought they were real like on my screen or on my hands but realized they don't rub away. More worryingly, last night I took off my glasses to head to bed and my left eye (-12.5 with astigmatism) felt blind compared to my right eye (-12.00). I could not make out the shape of anything with m

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you must get your fundus exam done by an ophthalmologist. ...  Read More

For the past few years I have been noticing rainbows around only white bright lights. I did a visual field test and a peripheral vision test which were normal. I'm a 18 year old Caucasian male. What can be happening?

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Go for eye pressure checks 2 hrly . It is to find out diurnal variation If high need treatment If normal may need some lubricant drops ...  Read More

Is the halos and glare issue is very common after Lasik? Is it possible that you would never be able to drive at night after lasik?

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All symptoms will o after 10 to 15 days. If they are persisting ,pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

Hi, After my contoura vision surgery I'm facing rainbow glare issue. I know in it resolves in mostly cases. Also I know that photoablation of back surface of flap(posterior surface of flap 16um) can erase laser imprints on the back of flap. Thus removing the rainbow glare. Any surgeon in India primarily around Delhi can treat this issue !?

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I suggest not to go for such surgeries,as they are not warranted. You can use Sun glasses,spl contact lenses ,etc.As you know, it will go by the time.However if you insist, you can try in Sankar Netr ...  Read More

Hi, Contura Vision Lasik is done on my eyes, It's been 10 days, my vision is clear, however I'm facing rainbow glare issues. Whenever i see directly at light, dim transparent rainbow bands appear near the light(bulb, tubelight). Please tell me if it's normal or something to worry about, how long it will take to go. Thanks.

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10 days is a short time. It will take some more time to recover. However, kindly consult the operating surgeon. ...  Read More

I generally see halos or starburst during night... especially while driving my two wheeler...and also when a look at bright objects like traffic signal...i wear glasses with power -5.5 D...in both eyes...

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Try high index glasses with antiglare ...  Read More

What is the cost of BBL + Halo Laser treatment for face on average in India ? How many sessions are required?

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For costs of treatment kindly ask hospitals you would be doing the treatment in. ...  Read More

My age 32 but 10 years suffering rainbow around lights.but all year hospital visit.iop test normal.all eyes test normal.

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Prismatic effect could be due to dry eyes ...  Read More

My 33 but after 10 years suffering rainbow around lights.but all year IOP check and hospitals visit.all eyes test at nomal.

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Prismatic effect could be due to dry eyes ...  Read More

I am observing pulsating effect in vision when I am at outside on sunny days. First few minutes nothing. It's starting after specific time when I am outside. Three months back got eye big flashes for one time only. And then noticed sudden floaters next day. Checked with ophthalmologist, no tear or hole in retina and compound astigmatism per report(

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Check your glasses,cylindrical numbers can create distortion if frame gets twisted.check for stickiness ,redness or watering.Lubricate your eyes regularly.Antiglare glasses.Get your refraction done ag ...  Read More

My age 32 but 8 year suffering floater and rainbow hallo around light hazzy only nights.but day no problems.my family no glaucoma history.

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Refractive errors also can cause. Excess miebomian secretions is another cause. ...  Read More

My age 32 but after 8 year suffering floater and rainbow hallo around light.but no problems .I have Very tense.

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Hello, If you have been having 8 years of haloes and floaters,you must have done detailed eye examination and ruled out glaucoma. Other reason could be normal allergic conjunctivitis with a PVD. ...  Read More

I started noticing halos and concentric circles after my dialated eye exam. It has been 1 week but I still have halos and concentric circles coming out of light sources. Please help

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It should not happen after a week , consult your eye doctor again and get eye pressures checked ...  Read More

Few months back I had a sudden pain in my eye with blinking vision. my optometrist told me I had nothing but dry eyes. I was on antidepressants for a month. From June I noticed a lot of floaters in my eyes which increased day by day and noticed some flashes last week. I went to 2 retina specialist and have done a few test with dialated eye exams. E

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Hi, may I know your glass prescription? Since you said, dilated fundus examination was done by a retina specialist, I think it can be liquifaction of vitreous gel, which you need not be worried of. Tr ...  Read More

I had a dialated eye exam today with a few other tests. after that I am seeing halos around lights. Is this normal?

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Yes. Will settle down. ...  Read More

I am watching colourless halos around round light last 6-7 month. I am using lubricating drops last 5-6 month 4 times daily for this.i used virson eye gel for 15 days.Glaucoma test done. No glaucoma. Suggest me medicines for my problem.

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As your glaucoma has been ruled out, Plz get your retina check up done to rule out any retinal pathology . If that’s normal then nothing to worry about. Continue lubricant eye drops . Regards Dr Nee ...  Read More

What are symptoms of glucoma other than halos sir. I am 16 year old and experiencing halos around bulb at waking time. I am also myopia_6.2"

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Usually glaucoma is asymptomatic. Haloes in your case may be because of refractive error and changes in vitreous or glass power . Please visit eye physician to get checked again ...  Read More

Hello I am seeing rainbow whenever I wake up in morning and see bulb but it goes away after I blink please tell me in detail as I heard it is symptoms of glucoma

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Not necessarily it is due to glaucoma ...need to examine and do full retina check up..use lubricating eye drops optive 3-3 times a day in the meantime ...  Read More

Sir can you tell me why I see rainbow around bulb whenever I am sleepy or just have waked up. I am 16 year old. I also see rays bulb

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Hello , 1)Do you wear glasses or contact lenses? Because just before sleeping or just after waking up is the time when people usually remove them .So the 'world' as you see it gets blurry and a thing ...  Read More

I am seeing rainbow at waking time when I see bulb but it last only for few seconds to 2 minutes and then it becomes normal. I am suffering from myopia - 6.2 I am not able to go to hospital because of lock down.

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Please go for a thorough check up with ophthalmologist after lock down overs. Symptoms you are telling is pointing towards glaucoma and you are high myopic also. ...  Read More

I am 16 year old - 6.2 power and I am seeing halos around light but only for 2 minutes. What is my problem

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Consult physically to nearby eye hospital ...  Read More

Hello, I am seeing rainbow around bulb at waking time in morning for 2 minutes. Then it went normal. Please help me

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The problem you are having are called halos.... There are many causes Cataract Glaucoma Keratoconus Contact lens usage Post LASIK Dry eye Conjunctivitis We need to see other symptoms and signs to com ...  Read More

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