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Eye Is Red. Hurts In Light And Waters. Prescribed Vigamox. No Change. Cure?

Hi my name is lauren , my eye has been red for about 12 days ! I cant be in the light because it hurts and makes my eye water and my head hurt! It hurts when i blink or look at something thats close to my face. pleaseee help i went to the doctor and they told me its probably a bacterial infection and gave me Vigamox but its not helping. what can i do?
Wed, 5 Jun 2013
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Hi, Eye infections such as a stye can be relieved by placing a warm compress over the affected eye. This helps to bring down the swelling and redness.
You can also place a warm, moist tea bag over the eye. This can reduces the size of the stye due to the tanic acid present in tea.
Individuals who suffer from recurrent stye infections can use a compress made with warm guava leaves.
Natural eye washes are great for relieving irritation in the infected eye. An effective eye wash can be made by adding one teaspoon of coriander seeds to a cup of boiling water. Once it cools down, use to rinse the eyes. Such eye washes also make great home remedies for dry eyes.
Dry and irritated eyes due to allergies may also be treated using a saline solution. You can either purchase a saline solution over the counter or make one by adding a teaspoon of table salt to a quart of distilled water. Add drops of the solution into the eyes.
Many perfumes, soaps and other products contain chemicals which can lead to irritation or infection of the eyes. It is best to avoid using such products. Regards.
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Eye Is Red. Hurts In Light And Waters. Prescribed Vigamox. No Change. Cure?

Hi, Eye infections such as a stye can be relieved by placing a warm compress over the affected eye. This helps to bring down the swelling and redness. You can also place a warm, moist tea bag over the eye. This can reduces the size of the stye due to the tanic acid present in tea. Individuals who suffer from recurrent stye infections can use a compress made with warm guava leaves. Natural eye washes are great for relieving irritation in the infected eye. An effective eye wash can be made by adding one teaspoon of coriander seeds to a cup of boiling water. Once it cools down, use to rinse the eyes. Such eye washes also make great home remedies for dry eyes. Dry and irritated eyes due to allergies may also be treated using a saline solution. You can either purchase a saline solution over the counter or make one by adding a teaspoon of table salt to a quart of distilled water. Add drops of the solution into the eyes. Many perfumes, soaps and other products contain chemicals which can lead to irritation or infection of the eyes. It is best to avoid using such products. Regards.