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Suggest Treatment For Red And Watery Eyes

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Posted on Wed, 9 Nov 2016
Question: Hello Doctor,
my eyes were read and watery today morning, I was not able to even open up properly.
after washing my eyes also , the vision remain blurred for 2-3hours.
please tell the cure.
thank-you.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Eye check up.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, XXXXXXX
Thanks for posting a query.
by your symptoms it seems to be a viral conjunctivitis which is very simply treated.

Self care
There are several ways you can treat infective conjunctivitis at home. The advice below should help ease your symptoms.

Remove your contact lenses – if you wear contact lenses, take them out until all the symptoms of the infection have gone; don't re-use old lenses after the infection has gone because they could be a potential source of re-infection; always use new lenses, solutions and cases after an infection.

Use lubricant eye drops – these are available over the counter at pharmacies or they may be prescribed for you; they may help ease any soreness and stickiness in your eyes; always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Gently clean away sticky discharge from your eyelids and lashes using cotton wool soaked in water.

Wash your hands regularly – this is particularly important after touching your eyes and will stop the infection spreading to others.

Antibiotics

Antibiotics aren't usually prescribed for infective conjunctivitis because it usually clears up by itself and there's a very low risk of complications for untreated conjunctivitis.
However, if the infection is particularly severe or it has lasted for more than two weeks, you may be prescribed antibiotics. Some schools or playgroups may insist that a child is treated with antibiotics before they can return, although this is rare.
Chloramphenicol and fusidic acid are the two main types of antibiotics that may be prescribed.

But if no relief is seen with in 2 days i suggest you to see an ophthalmologist immediately.

Any query do follow up.
take care.

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Suggest Treatment For Red And Watery Eyes

Brief Answer: Eye check up. Detailed Answer: Hello, XXXXXXX Thanks for posting a query. by your symptoms it seems to be a viral conjunctivitis which is very simply treated. Self care There are several ways you can treat infective conjunctivitis at home. The advice below should help ease your symptoms. Remove your contact lenses – if you wear contact lenses, take them out until all the symptoms of the infection have gone; don't re-use old lenses after the infection has gone because they could be a potential source of re-infection; always use new lenses, solutions and cases after an infection. Use lubricant eye drops – these are available over the counter at pharmacies or they may be prescribed for you; they may help ease any soreness and stickiness in your eyes; always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Gently clean away sticky discharge from your eyelids and lashes using cotton wool soaked in water. Wash your hands regularly – this is particularly important after touching your eyes and will stop the infection spreading to others. Antibiotics Antibiotics aren't usually prescribed for infective conjunctivitis because it usually clears up by itself and there's a very low risk of complications for untreated conjunctivitis. However, if the infection is particularly severe or it has lasted for more than two weeks, you may be prescribed antibiotics. Some schools or playgroups may insist that a child is treated with antibiotics before they can return, although this is rare. Chloramphenicol and fusidic acid are the two main types of antibiotics that may be prescribed. But if no relief is seen with in 2 days i suggest you to see an ophthalmologist immediately. Any query do follow up. take care.