Question 1

My husband travels a lot for work, mostly on his bike, and recently I've noticed that the whites of his eyes aren't clear white anymorethey look red, like in this picture I have. He's not experiencing any irritation, burning sensation, or vision problems, so I'm wondering why his eyes are red. Could this be something we should be concerned about?

Accepted Answer

Visit your doctor for evaluation and appropriate management

Question 2

I'm a little worried because I'm 25 and dealing with some health issues. I've been noticing more and more eye floaters this past month, but my ophthalmologist says my eyes are fine after doing an OCT. They suggested I take Vitreon sachets every day for 30 days. But if everything's supposed to be okay, why are my floaters getting worse every day? I don't see any flashes, just lots of floaters that look like black dots or wavy lines. Could something else be going on?

Accepted Answer

Its reassuring that your OCT report is normal, and increasing floaters without flashes often indicate age-related vitreous changes, which are common but harmless. Since you have high blood pressure, ensure it's well-controlled as it can affect eye health; continue Vitreon as prescribed and follow up if symptoms worsen.

Question 3

I'm really worried about my dad. He's 66 and had cataract surgery on both eyes about 5 months ago. His doctor mentioned that he should wear sunglasses for a month whenever he went outside, but it's been 5 months and he still feels really uncomfortable when he steps out, even if it's just for a couple of minutes. At night, he seems fine with the lights, so that's a relief. The doctor said he has dry eyes which might be causing the slow recovery. He's using eye drops three times a day and a gel at night as the doctor advised. He's also been wearing photochromic glasses for the past 4 months and feels okay with them indoors, but as soon as he goes outside, it's really tough for him. I'm just curious when he might be able to go out without feeling the need for sunglasses again because, despite what the doctor said, stepping out even for a short time is hard for him right now. What could be going on?

Accepted Answer

Visit your doctor for evaluation and appropriate management

Hey, my 6-month-old baby accidentally scratched his eye with his nails, and now the sclera's turned red. There's no discharge or irritation, and he seems active otherwise. I'm just a little worried and wondering if it could cause any issues down the line. Could you give me some advice?

Its good that your baby is active and theres no discharge or irritation. However, its important to monitor the redness closely. If it doesnt improve or if you notice any swelling, discharge, or discomfort, its best to consult a pediatrician for further evaluation.

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