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Dry eyes and slight irritation
My vision no. is
L-2.25, R-2.75
My eyes are dry and these days there is some kind of itching or irritation in my eyes which after rubbing become less for 4-5 mintues but in morning time it is slightly more even after splashing water on face with open eyes.Sometimes I rub ice cubes covered in cloth for lesser the itching in my eyes but it lasts only for few hours. Suggest me eye drops for this solution. Do I also need to minimize my screentime ??
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Dr. Pooja Prakash Mogale
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
15 yrs exp
Bidar
Hello mam, you need to reduce your screen time whenever possible. If using screen for long time follow 20-20-20 rule, blink frequently and use lubricating eye drops. You can also use cold compression.
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Avoid rubbing eyes. It only provides temporary relief and makes it worse.
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Dr. Tushar Pundlik
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
8 yrs exp
Jalgaon
Yes if possible decrease the screen time , follow the rule of 20-20-20 .
Use lubricant drop .
Cold compression
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Maintain hydration
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl hydrate yourself. Pl decrease the screen time. Pl use lubricant eye drops.
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can use lubricating eye drop
Minimize screen time
Consult sos
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