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What Causes Chronic Irritation In The Eye?

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Posted on Fri, 21 Oct 2016
Question: I have for the past 3-4 months been having a lot of eye irritation and some pain particularly in my left eye. I had a sports injury about 20 years ago that left a knot on my forehead above my left eye. The know has almost disappeared in recent years.
I also take several drugs: 3 for anxiety, one for reflux, one for cholesterol, and one for blood pressure.
I am a moderate wine drinker and average a glass of wine every couple of days. Any thoughts on this? Finally, I formerly saw a chiropractor who may have over-adjusted my neck. I have some discomfort in my neck along with arthritis.
Thanks!
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Answered by Dr. N K Mishra (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Likely to be dry eye.

Detailed Answer:
My dear,
Thanks for sending your query to us.
This chronic irritation is likely to be due to dry eye.For this lubricant eye drops are to be used,3 times a day and should start giving relief in about a weeks time.Use lubricant drops,like Refresh tears drop or tears naturale drops are available and can be used for a long time.
Do get back to me in case of any further query in this regard.
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What Causes Chronic Irritation In The Eye?

Brief Answer: Likely to be dry eye. Detailed Answer: My dear, Thanks for sending your query to us. This chronic irritation is likely to be due to dry eye.For this lubricant eye drops are to be used,3 times a day and should start giving relief in about a weeks time.Use lubricant drops,like Refresh tears drop or tears naturale drops are available and can be used for a long time. Do get back to me in case of any further query in this regard.