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Does Neuritis Cause Dry Eyes, Fatigue And Light Sensitivity?
Question: My eyes are dry, fatigued (strained), sensitive to light. Could it be neuritis? I took 1day dose Macrobid last week. My eye exam shows 20/15 vision but Im scared
Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be Optic Neuritis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Your symptoms are unlikely to suggest optic neuritis. There are a number of causes for your symptoms and most common include:
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Prolonged focusing on tv, laptop, etc
- Migraine headache
Macrobid is an antibiotic drug and does not show adverse effect of optic neuritis as well specially if its for one week use. I would suggest you to relax, take adequate 7-8 hrs sleep/day and use artificial tears to moisten your eye for a week. Hopefully it will resolve your complaint.
In case your symptoms persists then i would suggest you to visit hospital & get an appointment for a consultant Ophthalmologist for detailed examination & visual workup to see if there is any pathology.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Unlikely to be Optic Neuritis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Your symptoms are unlikely to suggest optic neuritis. There are a number of causes for your symptoms and most common include:
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Prolonged focusing on tv, laptop, etc
- Migraine headache
Macrobid is an antibiotic drug and does not show adverse effect of optic neuritis as well specially if its for one week use. I would suggest you to relax, take adequate 7-8 hrs sleep/day and use artificial tears to moisten your eye for a week. Hopefully it will resolve your complaint.
In case your symptoms persists then i would suggest you to visit hospital & get an appointment for a consultant Ophthalmologist for detailed examination & visual workup to see if there is any pathology.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thanks. I only did 1day use of macrobid (2pills). I had eye exam today w no dialation liquid but said looks normal. Could neurotis develop later from the 2macrobid pills
Brief Answer:
Almost "nil" chances
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the follow-up query.
Chances of neuritis like this are almost "Nil". I would suggest you to relax because stress/anxiety almost always exaggerates a problem. By taking above mentioned care you will hopefully recover in few days.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it. Feel free to contact me directly on HCM by visiting http://goo.gl/fxj9bG
Wishing you good health !!
Almost "nil" chances
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the follow-up query.
Chances of neuritis like this are almost "Nil". I would suggest you to relax because stress/anxiety almost always exaggerates a problem. By taking above mentioned care you will hopefully recover in few days.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it. Feel free to contact me directly on HCM by visiting http://goo.gl/fxj9bG
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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