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What Causes Redness And Discomfort In Eye Post Cataract Surgery?

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Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2015
Question: Since I had cataract surgery 6 weeks ago my eye has been very bloodshot and I have some discomfort. What could be the reason?
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Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
This can be because of subconjunctival hemorrhage.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Health care magic

I am Dr. DADAPEER K, an Ophthalmologist and I will be answering your question.

I reviewed your history.

The redness and discomfort in the eye following cataract surgery can be because of subconjunctival hemorrhage. This will resolve over time slowly and no need to be worried about this as told by your doctor. No treatment other than routine eye drops is required.

If you are having redness, discomfort and blurred vision then it indicates inflammation of the eye and requires treatment by the use of steroid drugs.
Hence provide me more details like
Whether you have pain, blurred vision?
If possible send a photo of the affected eye so that I can confirm the diagnosis and advice you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your question and the information is helpful to you.
Do write back to me for further questions.

Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Redness And Discomfort In Eye Post Cataract Surgery?

Brief Answer: This can be because of subconjunctival hemorrhage. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to Health care magic I am Dr. DADAPEER K, an Ophthalmologist and I will be answering your question. I reviewed your history. The redness and discomfort in the eye following cataract surgery can be because of subconjunctival hemorrhage. This will resolve over time slowly and no need to be worried about this as told by your doctor. No treatment other than routine eye drops is required. If you are having redness, discomfort and blurred vision then it indicates inflammation of the eye and requires treatment by the use of steroid drugs. Hence provide me more details like Whether you have pain, blurred vision? If possible send a photo of the affected eye so that I can confirm the diagnosis and advice you accordingly. Hope I have answered your question and the information is helpful to you. Do write back to me for further questions. Thank you