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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Eye

I recently got back from Uganda. On my last night there I woke up with a swollen eye, loss of vision, and pain. This was 1 week ago. Since that time, the pain and swelling have gone down and the vision is better but not perfect. I have seen an ophthalmologist who thinks it was b/c I have been wearing contacts at night. It seems crazy to me that this would have nothing to do with being in Uganda where I handled poop of several different species and was exposed to god knows what. Are there infectious disease eye specialists?
Fri, 20 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen and painful eye . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like allergies , conjunctivitis , styes and chalazion .

Wash your eyes with cold water thrice a day , wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from sun and take over the counter anti histamine like benadryl twice a day .

Avoid applying any cosmetic product on face and take proper sleep . If condition doesn't get well then consult ophthalmologist for proper checkup .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Eye

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen and painful eye . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like allergies , conjunctivitis , styes and chalazion . Wash your eyes with cold water thrice a day , wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from sun and take over the counter anti histamine like benadryl twice a day . Avoid applying any cosmetic product on face and take proper sleep . If condition doesn t get well then consult ophthalmologist for proper checkup . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari