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How Can Eyeache And Itchy Sensation Be Treated Despite Taking Eye Drops?
Question: Around the 15th of December I scratched my right eye on a tree branch it hurt for a day or two then it went back to normal. I’ll wake up at night some times and my eye will feel scratchy but eye drops usually do the trick. Yesterday I had the same sensation during the night and evening was fine by morning. However today it randomly started to hurt again. I thought there was something in my eye but nothing was in there. It hurts just as bad as the day I scratched it and it’s super light sensitive. Eye drops offer minimal relief.
Brief Answer:
Corneal ulceration needs to be ruled out. Another possibility is allergic.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. I need to ask if your eyes are red. A close shot (image) should be helpful. Possibly an allergic reaction is involved. Pataday (Olopatadine) Ophthalmic Solution should help [prescription medicine]. However, the light sensitivity concerns me and calls for a thorough ophthalmic evaluation, especially using split lamp microcopy to check for corneal ulceration.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Corneal ulceration needs to be ruled out. Another possibility is allergic.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. I need to ask if your eyes are red. A close shot (image) should be helpful. Possibly an allergic reaction is involved. Pataday (Olopatadine) Ophthalmic Solution should help [prescription medicine]. However, the light sensitivity concerns me and calls for a thorough ophthalmic evaluation, especially using split lamp microcopy to check for corneal ulceration.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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