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Question: Hello my name is XXXX
I believe I need an eye doctor.
My problem is both of my eye lids upper and lower on both eyes is very red and itchy and dry and my lowers are swollen and wrinkled. Am I going to live? Just kidding! Can you help me out my maybe knowing what it is and what I can get for them?
And also I hope there is not a large charge for this
I believe I need an eye doctor.
My problem is both of my eye lids upper and lower on both eyes is very red and itchy and dry and my lowers are swollen and wrinkled. Am I going to live? Just kidding! Can you help me out my maybe knowing what it is and what I can get for them?
And also I hope there is not a large charge for this
Brief Answer:
Conjunctivitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
You may have contracted what is known as Conjunctivitis, either viral or bacterial. Either way the therapy is usually eye drops, (continue moisture to the conjunctiva) and patient waiting. If you wear contact lenses I would suggest you remove them, clean them and do not reuse until these symptoms have subsided. Furthermore, make sure you engage proper hand and eye hygeine. Conjunctivitis symptoms typically last 1-2 weeks. However, if you are experiencing any visual loss or disturbances, significant pain, sensitivity to light, signs of herpes or potential std's (which can infect the eye membranes) I suggest you seek medical attention for a further workup.
I wish you the best.
Conjunctivitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
You may have contracted what is known as Conjunctivitis, either viral or bacterial. Either way the therapy is usually eye drops, (continue moisture to the conjunctiva) and patient waiting. If you wear contact lenses I would suggest you remove them, clean them and do not reuse until these symptoms have subsided. Furthermore, make sure you engage proper hand and eye hygeine. Conjunctivitis symptoms typically last 1-2 weeks. However, if you are experiencing any visual loss or disturbances, significant pain, sensitivity to light, signs of herpes or potential std's (which can infect the eye membranes) I suggest you seek medical attention for a further workup.
I wish you the best.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thank You for answering my question. But my eye ball itself is not affected it is the skin on my upper and lower Eye Lids themself. It's not on the inside it's on the outside. The skin under my eyes is also swollen. Do you think it is still what you suggest? It is definitely not "std" I have not been active in years. Can I get an antibacterial cream or do you suggest something different?
Thank You very much in advance
Thank You very much in advance
Brief Answer:
My Apologies.
Detailed Answer:
Forgive me. I think that irritation from the eye may have caused concious or unconcious affecting tissue of what surrounds the eye (eyelids) and or vice versa, either by irritation, the contact that results (Rubbing, scratching) and or even possible spread of the virus. You will have to forgive me as I cannot perform a physical exam it is hard for me to definitively state where and what exactly is going on; but based on experience and my symptoms these are my best bets. I still suggest hygiene and contact removal as stated before. In regards to antibacterial cream, that may very well be useful, but it might also be useful to obtain mild eye based topical contortionists such as Hydrocortisone Eye Cream or Drops to lessen the inflammation. I hope this has helped
My Apologies.
Detailed Answer:
Forgive me. I think that irritation from the eye may have caused concious or unconcious affecting tissue of what surrounds the eye (eyelids) and or vice versa, either by irritation, the contact that results (Rubbing, scratching) and or even possible spread of the virus. You will have to forgive me as I cannot perform a physical exam it is hard for me to definitively state where and what exactly is going on; but based on experience and my symptoms these are my best bets. I still suggest hygiene and contact removal as stated before. In regards to antibacterial cream, that may very well be useful, but it might also be useful to obtain mild eye based topical contortionists such as Hydrocortisone Eye Cream or Drops to lessen the inflammation. I hope this has helped
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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