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What Causes Puffy, Itchy And Dry Eyes?
Question: My eye area all around is red puffy and dry and itches this started about 5 days ago. although it seems to be
subsiding but very slowly and I haven't used anything on my face that i haven't used in the past. should I see
a dermatoligist or an eye doctor? It looks horrible.
subsiding but very slowly and I haven't used anything on my face that i haven't used in the past. should I see
a dermatoligist or an eye doctor? It looks horrible.
Brief Answer:
This requires examination by eye doctor.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Health care Magic.
I am Dr. DADAPEER K, an Ophthalmologist with training in Medical retina and I will be answering your question.
I reviewed your history.
The symptoms mentioned by you indicate allergic blepharitis or eczema of the eyelid.
This requires treatment by the use of anti-allergic drugs and anti-allergic eye drops.
I usually treat conditions like this with anti-allergic drugs like cetrizine and anti-allergic eye drops like olopatadine.
This requires treatment by eye doctor. If possible do send me a photo of the affected eye so that I can confirm the diagnosis and advice you accordingly.
Hope this answers your question.
Thank you
With regards
This requires examination by eye doctor.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Health care Magic.
I am Dr. DADAPEER K, an Ophthalmologist with training in Medical retina and I will be answering your question.
I reviewed your history.
The symptoms mentioned by you indicate allergic blepharitis or eczema of the eyelid.
This requires treatment by the use of anti-allergic drugs and anti-allergic eye drops.
I usually treat conditions like this with anti-allergic drugs like cetrizine and anti-allergic eye drops like olopatadine.
This requires treatment by eye doctor. If possible do send me a photo of the affected eye so that I can confirm the diagnosis and advice you accordingly.
Hope this answers your question.
Thank you
With regards
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