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Eye itching, watering ,burn,discharge
My mother's eye has been itching, burning and watering since 5 days. A good amount of discharge is also coming out. What is the issue? Can you please suggest ?
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Type and colour of discharge is very important for proper diagnosis
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antibiotic antiallergic combination with frequent instillation of lubricant
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hygiene maintenance is very important
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Could be allergy or infection
Use an antibiotic eye drop ( ciprofloxacin) 4 times a day
And lubricating eye drop ( carboxymethylcellulose) 4 times a day for 5 days
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If doesn’t improve within 5 days consult local ophthalmologist
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Adequate hand and face hygiene
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Looks like she is having an eye infection.
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start her on Zymar eye drops 4 times daily for 1 week and Refresh tears eye drops 4 times daily for 2 weeks. Should be fine
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consult if it worsens and maintain strict hygiene of hands and eye.
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The symptoms you describe could either be an eye infection or allergic inflammation, both of which are seasonal and common at this time of the year.
For now (assuming she has no known allergies or sensitivities to any known medicine or drug), you could start her on
1. Tobramycin eyedrops 1 drop 4 times a day in the affected eye/s for 7 days and
2. OPTIVE eyedrops 1 drop 4 times a day in both eyes for 15-30 days
Wash the eyes frequently with cold clean water and apply cold eyelid compresses.
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In case there is no improvement or worsening of symptoms please see a local Ophthalmolgist for accurate diagnosis and further management
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Maintain strict hygiene care and precautions. Strictly avoid touching the eyes and ears your hands frequently with soap and water.
For now, assume that this condition may be contagious and keep other family members separate till there is resolution of symptoms.
Hope this helps. Best regards.
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Is the eye red? One or both eyes?
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It appears she has viral conjunctivitis .. any history of fever or sore throat in the recent past
Any similar complaints with any other family member
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Online consultation
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Discharge can happen due to many reasons.
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Take online consultation with the pic of eye
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Dr. Samita Moolani
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Pune
Is the eye red. Sounds like an infection. will be difficult to say what type of conjunctivitis but for now you may start an antibiotic drop like Gatifloxacin 4 times a day for 5 days with Refresh tears eye drops 3 times a day. If it does not improve or worsens you will have to see someone in person.
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Watch for worsening and see a doctor if so.
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Keep an eye if there is any cough, cold , fever see a physician
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Dr. Kareeshma Wadia
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
18 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello
1- is there redness
2- is there pain
3- is it in both eyes
4- is the discharge yellowish or whitish?
5- are there any other symptoms like fever or sore throat?
6- has there been any exposure to a cluster or crowd of people recently
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If there is redness and yellowish discharge this maybe infective conjunctivitis.
if the discharge is watery and whitish with or without redness it maybe allergic conjunctivitis
both have different treatment so it would be better to send across some pictures and take an online consultation
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if this is infective conjunctivitis, then be extra cautious right now. Conjunctivitis has been reported as one of the presenting symptoms of covid, meaning even if she maybe negative right now, she may turn positive in a few days to weeks
Carefully report all current symptoms to get a prior consultation and keep under observation for the next 2-3 weeks
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Dr. Pawan Gupta
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
23 yrs exp
Delhi
Probably she is having conjunctivitis.
Moxicip eye drops six times a day for one week
Refresh tears eye drops four times a day for one week.
Consult eye doctor if no relief or symptoms increase s.
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Dr. Sumantra Jyoti
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
11 yrs exp
Panchkula
Share picture or take an online consultation
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Dr. Digvijay Singh
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
18 yrs exp
Gurgaon
It appears that your mother may be having an eye infection or an allergy. She would typically need antibiotic eyedrops or anti allergic eyedrops along with a lubricant.
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Meet an ophthalmologist or teleconsult with one
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