Recently Answered Questions
All the answers published in this website are written by verified medical doctors, therapists and health experts. The Content has been moderated by iCliniq medical review team before publication. Post your medical clarifications on iCliniq by choosing the right specialty and get them answered. Your medical queries will be answered 24/7 by top doctors from iCliniq.
I sleep with my contact lenses on. Is it a problem?
Query: Hi doctor, I carelessly sleep with my soft color prescription contacts every night. After researching the danger of wearing contacts while sleeping, I became worried as I have done this for the past few months. I have never gotten an eye infection or any irritation because of this. Last night I took... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your eyes are perfectly fine. However, daily removal of contact lenses at bedtime is advisable, so please continue this practice. Removing and applying contacts will not cause any infections. I suggest you maintain hygiene and wash your hands before applying and removin... Read Full »
I have swollen eyes from wearing contacts. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have scratched the cornea of my eye twice in the last two weeks. The first time was two weeks ago when I was wearing my contacts for an extended time (no more than normal) and started feeling severe pain, tearing, swelling of my right eye. It felt like the contact in my eye folded ove... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks like you have a huge epithelial defect due to trauma caused by contact lenses. But the possibility of infection can only be ruled out by examining your eye. It would have been great if you would have attached a photograph but, let me suggest some medication ... Read Full »
Is Eczemus (Tacrolimus) 0.03 % ointment safe for eye treatment?
Query: Hi, I was wondering if you could consult me about an ointment. Is Eczemus (Tacrolimus) 0.03 % ointment safe for eye treatment? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Tacrolimus 0.03 % is used for allergic conjunctivitis treatment. It is an alternative to steroids and antiallergic drugs, but they are safer than steroids. It is also used in multiple other indications but most commonly ... Read Full »
I have been suffering from eye redness and irritation. How can I overcome it?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from irritation and redness in both eyes and occasional build of ground in the inner corners of my eyes. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This may be due to conjunctivitis (eye infection). Use Moxifloxacin eye drops four times a day. Use Loteprednol eye drops four times a day. Warm compress three times a day. I hope this helps. Feel free to contact me if you have any further questions or concerns. Than... Read Full »
My wife has red eyes. Hot to prevent it from reaching our child?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife has red eyes. We think that it is spreading to the other eye too. We visited an ophthalmologist, and she said that it was viral conjunctivitis. She has been prescribed Gatifloxacin eye drops four to five times a day and Moxicip ointment at night. This was three days back. How c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Here are a few tips to avoid transmitting eye infections to those around you: Handle your child only when no one else can. Do wash your hands before and after instilling your eye drops. Wash your hands before handling your child (the most important step). Keep your ha... Read Full »
I have a a bacterial eye infection. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, From the last two weeks, my eyes are reddish. So after three days, I consulted an ophthalmologist, and he said that I have got an eye infection, and he suggested to use Vigamox, Floace, and tear eye drops, four times daily. But after two days, my vision started to blur, so I rushed to the... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This could be due to adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis, which means there is an infection in the cornea, which has caused blurred vision. Your treatment is going in the correct direction. It usually takes three weeks for full recovery, but if that infection leaves corn... Read Full »
My eyes often feel dry and uncomfortable. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24-year-old female. My eyes often feel dry, gritty, and uncomfortable, especially in the evenings or when working on a computer for extended periods. My eyes have occasional redness, which I assume is related to dry eyes. I also experience a burning or itching sensation in my eyes.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Dry eye disease is common when your tears cannot provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. Tears can be inadequate and unstable for many reasons. For example, dry eyes may only happen if you produce enough or good-quality tears. This tear i... Read Full »
My 2-year-old has pus discharging from her eyes. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My 2-year-old baby has pus (photos attached) coming out from her eyes since morning. After cleaning the discharge, it comes back again in 30 to 40 minutes. She has no fever, and is playing and feeding well, except the irritation she is feeling in her eyes due to pus and rubs eyes occa... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. She has got an infection in her eyes, (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and she needs antibiotic eye drops. Start Tobrex (Tobramycin) eye drops, one drop four times a day after cleaning her eyes. Please wash your hands after touching and cleaning her e... Read Full »
Why do I have redness and swelling in the corner of my eye?
Query: Hello doctor, I have redness and swelling in the corner of my eye. Why so? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. I have a few questions. 1. Since how long it has been like this? 2. Is there any discharge or stickiness? 3. Are you suffering from a sore throat, cold, or fever? 4. Is it one eye or both eyes? Kindly update us with the answers. Thank... Read Full »
I have eye redness due to contact lenses. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I used contact lens after a long time and after that I have got red and tired eyes. My white portion of the eye has red lines. I went to a chemist and he gave me Oculosan eye drop and it has Zinc sulfate and Naphazoline. Is it safe? I am also using Refresh tears eye drops. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, stop using contact lenses for at least a week. Take good care of hygiene. You can use Refresh tears (Carboxymethylcellulose sodium solution) for at least four times a day. Visit to an ophthalmologist to rule out any abrasion or infective pathology. Also... Read Full »