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Unable to open Eye
Dear sir/madam,
Since morning my wife is unable to open her right eye, we are in a place where medication is not available with in the vicinity.
Please guide us what to do now.
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Was she bit by some insect
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Cold compress should help
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Its look like insect bite
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just wait
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can do cold fomentation
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Try cold compresses with ice. Take a tab like Crocin or Combiflam if you have at home.
But you will need to see an eye dr most probably.
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Pl do cold compress, wash the eyes and give a pain killer tablets like paracetamol or Combiflam
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Looks like infection .. kindly consult an ophthalmologist
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This appears to be a severe infection around the eye. Please see a local ophthalmologist immediately. IV antibiotics may be required. Treatment for this cannot be recommended by teleconsult.
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Hello Ma'am
We need more details to be able to provide a solution for your problem.
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Kindly Consult online or with local Ophthalmologist for evaluation and proper resolution.
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Do not self medicate
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Most probably preseptal cellulitis
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needs online consultation
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This could either be a severe allergic reaction or a serious infection. In both cases you need to visit a healthcare facility.
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Please have this checked in person. Does she have fever?
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Do not try to clean your eyes with tap water .
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Dr. Kapil Chopra
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
15 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Most probably it is insect bite.
Start tab zerodol-SP Two times a day
Please go to an eye surgeon for thorough check up
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