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Suffering From Chicken Pox. Noticed Redness On Corner Of Eye. Any Medication?

Posted on Mon, 1 Apr 2013

Question: HI,
My wife is suffering from Chicken pox. Her left eye is red from the nose-corner side till retina. As she can't go and visit any eyes specailist. Pls suggest some medication.

Answered by Dr. Mihir Shah (8 hours later)

Dear Mr XXXXXXX

Thanks for the query.

Your wife might be having either episcleritis or scleritis.
I have a few questions. Is there any pain over the area of redness? Is there any watering or discharge? Is her vision okay?
Please reply to my queries. I will wait for your reply.

Best regards,
Dr.Mihir Shah

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mihir Shah (16 hours later)

No there is no pain and no water discharge. Her vision is also okay.

Answered by Dr. Mihir Shah (6 hours later)

Dear XXXXXXX

Thanks for replying back.

She can apply Milflox eye drops 4 times per day in the affected eye.

Hope she gets well soon.Do reply if you have any furthur queries.

Best regards,
Dr.Mihir Shah

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar