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What Causes Itching And Irritation On The White Part Of Eye?
Question: My male friend suddenly developed swelling of the white part of his eye around the pupil- looks gelatinous. no vision problems, no bleeding. did not noticibly injure it but was rubbing it. is tearing and feels itchy and irritated
Brief Answer:
This indicates acute allergy of eyes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Health care Magic.
I am Dr. Dadapeer K, an ophthalmologist and I will be answering your question.
I reviewed your history. It seems from the history that your friend is having sudden onset of watering, itching, irritation and swelling of the white part of the eye. This indicates a acute allergic respone.
I usually treat conditions like this by use of artificial tears eye drops, antiallergic eye drops and cold wash.
The condition usually resolves by 1-2 days.
Hope this is helpful to you.
Do write back to me for further questions.
Thank you
With regards
This indicates acute allergy of eyes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Health care Magic.
I am Dr. Dadapeer K, an ophthalmologist and I will be answering your question.
I reviewed your history. It seems from the history that your friend is having sudden onset of watering, itching, irritation and swelling of the white part of the eye. This indicates a acute allergic respone.
I usually treat conditions like this by use of artificial tears eye drops, antiallergic eye drops and cold wash.
The condition usually resolves by 1-2 days.
Hope this is helpful to you.
Do write back to me for further questions.
Thank you
With regards
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