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I have UV light-induced eye pain and tears. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, Last night I looked directly at a 55 watt germicidal UV-C light for less than one minute. In the middle of the night, I woke up with severe pain in the eyes and tears and light sensitivity. After one hour much of the pain went away, but I am still very sensitive to light. I went to an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From what you have sent, I can tell you that you are suffering from a condition called photophthalmia. Its manifestations include corneal abrasions, which are diagnosed with staining. Other manifestations are inflammation and swelling of your eyelids, conjunctiva and... Read Full »
I am having sweaty palms and light sensitivity after Delsym. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had a terrible cough for weeks due to the flu. I decided to try Delsym 12 hour cough. It helped immensely, but the second day when I had it, I noticed a bit of restlessness and light sensitivity. I waited to take another dose and when I did take another dose, I took half of the re... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about what you are going through. Basically from your history, you might be suffering from what is known as serotonin syndrome. It is a rare but possible condition that can occur when Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) is taken together with Dextromethorphan (Del... Read Full »
Why am I having light-sensitivity in the eye after injury?
Query: Hello doctor, Last week, I hit myself in the eyes and although the pain had gone away, my eyes are still light-sensitive. I saw an urgent care doctor, he looked into my eyes and said they did not see anything wrong but it is now five days and although it is substantially better, it is still painfu... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You might want to visit an ophthalmologist or an optometrist instead, considering that the emergency doctors are not equipped with all the required diagnostic machines that can see minute things in the eye. Light sensitivity has many reasons including dryness of the... Read Full »
My massive headache ends up in vomiting. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, For the past several months I have been vomiting four to six times a week. Sometimes my eyes become sensitive to light and I get a massive headache which ends in vomit. Other times, I could randomly dry heave until it eventually comes out without any warning sign. Pregnancy is not a p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. All the symptoms you have mentioned are suggestive of a clinical condition called migraine. We have to rule out other conditions like tension headaches before starting the treatment. You do not need to worry as it is highly curable with timely treatment. I suggest yo... Read Full »
I have a sensitive skin. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20-year-old female with sensitive skin, and I am dedicated to addressing my skin concerns to enhance its health, comfort, and appearance. I would greatly appreciate your expertise and guidance on this matter. Could you provide more information about sensitive skin, its causes, and... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Here is a suggested skincare routine for the next few weeks: 1. In the morning, cleanse your face with any branded cleanser. Repeat this routine for 20 days. 2. After cleansing, apply a non-greasy moisturizer. Continue this... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have migraine. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Can you explain your symptoms in detail so that I can help you better? What is the duration of the headache, whether single-sided or both sides? How many days do you have? Is it aggravated by something, or does it wake you from your sleep? Is... Read Full »
What could be the reason for my persistent eye strain and light sensitivity?
Query: Hi doctor,I have been experiencing some vision problems for the past couple of months now which has made my eyes strain quite easily on screens (computer, TV, phone). I have also become sensitive to light (most noticeably from car lights and street lights, which are distracting when driving). I cann... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Using computers and smartphones can cause dry eyes due to a decreased blink rate. Remember to take frequent breaks every two hours. Also, try to look at far objects occasionally, as continuous focus on close objects strains the eyes. Keep the brightness of your screens... Read Full »
Could keratoconus be causing my eye problems?
Query: Hi doctor, I experience a few ocular symptoms like glaring and starbursts at night. Also, I can see haloes when I see circular-shaped light sources without eyeglasses. In addition, I have light sensitivity, which manifests as blotches after I see bright sources like tube light and lasts for 30 secon... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Since it is a disease with various signs, it can be ruled out by physical examination or by undergoing a few tests. However, this is a progressive disease that causes a progressive increase in cylindrical power, with progressive thinning ... Read Full »
Can meningitis lead to severe headaches with light sensitivity and neck stiffness?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21-year-old girl. I have been experiencing a headache and pain around the spinal region for the past three days. I have light sensitivity and neck stiffness. I took Nuberal Forte, Panadol and Ponstan. And also tried muscle relaxants and massage, but it has not worked as of yet. Ki... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to iclinq.com. I understand that you have a headache in the cervical area, light sensitivity, and neck stiffness. Muscle relaxants and analgesics that you have taken for the last three days do not seem to be giving you relief. You could be suffering from a number of conditions t... Read Full »
Are anti-glare glasses be helpful to prevent eye damage from prolonged screen exposure?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22-year-old female, and I study computer science. I spend about ten hours in front of multiple screens. Do anti-glare glasses work? How can I prevent eye damage from prolonged screen exposure? I have a fairly regular sleep schedule and get atleast seven hours of sleep and currentl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in. When anti-glare glasses were first invented, the CRT (cathode-ray tube) monitors were the type of computer screens used back in the day. Nowadays, PCs (personnel computers) and laptops have LCD (liquid crystal display) screens, which are ergono... Read Full »