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What Causes Redness In The Eyes?

Posted on Thu, 20 Oct 2016

Question: My wife's left eye cornor adjacent to nose is iching . I dont see any redness, please suggest why it is happening and what is the cure.

Answered by Dr. Scott Rebich (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Allergic conjunctivitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,

Itching without redness or discharge is usually allergic conjunctivitis. Occasionally, it can also by viral infections but the treatment and duration is the same. Duration can be up to about 10 days. I would recommend taking an antihistamine and getting lubricating eye drop. I would also recommend topical antihistamine. The saline eye drops can make your symptoms worse. If it is becoming worse, I would recommend seeing your primary care to get steroid eye drops.

If you notice discharge in the next couple days, then I would recommend seeing a medical profession because it can become infected.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Scott Rebich (9 hours later)

Thanks of the duggestion , please prescribe the eye drop which need to be applied

Thanks what is the dose like how many times and how much drops to be applied.

Regards
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Scott Rebich (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Systane

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,

Topical antihistamines: Emadine or Optivar
Lubricant eye drops: Systane.
Cold cloth on the eye 3-6 times daily for 10 minutes.

Pollen, dust, and pet dander can worse the itching sensation also.

Brief Answer:
1-2 drops when needed.

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,

Start with the Systane Ultra. Apply 1-2 drops when needed.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D