Hi. I Went For A Swim In The Sea After

Posted on Mon, 6 May 2019

Question: Hi. I went for a swim in the sea after which i sense lot of irritation in my eyes. also there is redness since the swim and white discharge sometimes. will this irritation fade over time and is there a quick and safe remedy for this? or should I get my eyes physically checked and treated. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
may be conjunctivitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have undergone your query and here is my advise.

As per your history, it may be due to conjunctivitis.

Please let me know do you have fever, cold , nasal congestion, blurring of vision?

For that I would suggest you to take Tobramycin eye drop, 2 drops in both eyes three times a day. Along with that you can use artificial tears like refresh eye drop alternately. Check if these medications are available over the counter.

Kindly avoid repeated touching to the eyes. Use goggles so it lessens irritation. Use clean cloth for wiping and after that wash your hands properly. In case of pain, you can take tab. acetaminophen 500 mg three time a day.

Let me know I can assist you further...

Regards,
Dr. Shyam Kale

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. (23 hours later)

thanks. I started the eye drops you mentioned yesterday. eyes are better today but still itchy. I do not have major cold or nasal block. I feel some amount of blurred vision.

Answered by Dr. Dr. (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly continue eye drops as suggested.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for your reply.

Kindly continue eye drops as suggested in previous answer.

Blurring vision may be due to discharge, it will also get cleared.

Let me know I can assist you further...

Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng