Eye Infection Questions

Hello. Allergy in the eyes these days has become very common in our routine clinics, especially in summers. Allergy is a general term, but for eyes per se there are different types of allergic disorders like akc, vkc etc. The treatment will differ for every individual and a detailed assessment of each eye is crucial in deciding treatment plan. Generally a cocktail of drops is prescribed as each one addresses a different mechanism. Allergy in general cannot be cured, but can only be controlled. C...more

If u have immediately washed it then there is no problem but prophylactically an antibiotic can be added.

Hello. Any developing corneal ulcer is treated initially with antibiotics/anti fungal/anti viral medicines (drops or oral tablets) depending on the infection type. If not very severe, mostly it gets controlled by medicines alone, but if not responding to drops even after 2 weeks, may need a corneal transplant surgery (just to control the infection. Even with medical therapy, it may leave a scar. If the scar is very large and in the centre of eyesight obstructing vision to a very large extent, th...more

Namaste! ye sab takleef hone k kafi sare kaaran ho sakte hai. Migraine ya tension-type headache ho sakta hai. Aankho k liye drops daal ke aram mil jaega par baki takleefo k liye goli lene ki zarurat hai. Aage ki jaankari k liye aap mujhse kabhi bhi baat kar sakte hai. Koi test karvaane ki zarurat hai ya nahi wo bhi thoda detail mai baat karke pata lagega. Dhanyawad.

Hello. Let me first assure you that it is a very common situation and occurs in a lot of patients we see in routine clinics. Since you have cleaned thoroughly so it might have come out, but there can be problems due to the impact. But without having a look at it, nothing can be suggested. Is there any redness now? Is there burning sensation? I good quality photograph of the eye will be a lot helpful to prescribe you eye drops for the same. You can reach me out anytime for consultation so that we...more

Hello. Let me first assure you that there isn’t much to worry as many of my patients have had similar problems and have recovered very well after treatment. But before giving you any kind of eye drop, an ophthalmologist would first like to rule out infection, as the treatment will be totally different in that case. A picture of your eyes will be a great help for the same. Covid associated eye problems are mostly mild only and subside very well with the right treatment. Would like to know few t...more

This will take time. Minimum of 3-4 weeks. Don't panic. Avoid visiting hospital unless you experience any diminished vision.

Moxifloxacine eye drops - 4-6 times a day
cmc eye drops - 4 times a day
and get a complete work up and treatment for the covid illness. It will resolve as the systemic condition improves. Hope this helps.

Hello. Steriod secretion in the milk is in very low amounts, so there won't be any major adverse effects to your baby. It is though advisable to wait for 1-2 hours after taking the tablet before feeding your child. Also, don't just stop the medication on your own. Dosage of steriod is always tapered (as your doctor will advise you) and then stopped.

Hello. Nepalact (generic name- nepafenac) is an nsaid group of medicine, not a pressure controlling one. Flashes and floaters can be a normal thing also, but one should get the retina thoroughly checked first after any kind of injury to the eye. I would like to know when and why was pressure drops prescribed to you earlier? For how long you had taken it? What was the name of the medicine and how many times a day you were using it?
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