Question 1

I've been rubbing my eyes a lot and now they're really red and itchy. Do you have any recommendations for good eye drops that might help?

Accepted Answer

Do not rub eyes further,use refresh tears eye drops three times in a day and take adequate rest.

Question 2

I was riding my bike, and some insect flew into my eye. Now it's all red and swollen. Could you tell me what I should do about it?

Accepted Answer

Immediately flush your eye with water, avoid rubbing or touching the eye, and remove any contact lenses; then, apply a cold compress to reduce swelling, and use over-the-counter antihistamine or anti-allergic eye drops, such as chlorpheniramine or ketotifen, to alleviate redness and itchin

Question 3

I'm noticing that when I close my right eye, I see a blurred image with my left eyeit's like half of what I'm seeing is clear and the other half is not. Also, sometimes my ear starts to hurt and the pain feels like it pulses at the same time in both my ear and eye. It's not something that happens all the time, but it's becoming a concern for me. What could this be?

Accepted Answer

Visit your doctor for evaluation and appropriate management

So, my mom's got cataracts in both her eyes and the doc mentioned surgery was an option. Back when we discussed it, her blood sugar was stable. But now, her fasting blood sugar's at 142 and the post-meal is 138. With these levels, is it still safe to go ahead with the operation?

yes,visit your foe appropriate management

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I've been rubbing my eyes a lot and now they're really red and itchy. Do you have any recommendations for good eye drops that might help?

I was riding my bike, and some insect flew into my eye. Now it's all red and swollen. Could you tell me what I should do about it?