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What Causes Blurry Vision And Itching In The Eyes?
For the past week my left eye has been crazy itching in the inner corner and red. The past few days I have noticed a lot whitish gooey matter in the corner. My Allergies have been acting up lately also. There is a lot of discomfort in the eye also with blurriness when it s gooey. How do I know if it s pink eye?
Mon, 19 Sep 2016
Hello,
Thank you for asking at HCM.
If your eye is itching than the most likely cause is allergic reaction. Sometimes it might be allergy to agents in the air and sometimes the cosmetic chemicals. if yellow secretions are developing than secondary bacterial overgrowth might be the cause.
What I would recommend is:
1. try to avoid cosmetic or other chemicals in the eye for the next 1-2 weeks
2. Take an over the counter allergy pill at night, this will help with allergy (loratadine)
3. Clean the eye with gauzes with warm water several times a day
4. wash hands with soap and water every time you touch your eyes
5. Use personal towels and do not share them with others
6. if the secretions do not clear in 3-4 days you might need antibiotic drops.
7. If you are using contact lens it might be good to not use them till your eye is totally well.
8. If these do not help than you will need to see your doctor.
Hope this is helpful and answers to your question.
Best regards,
Dr Antoneta
Thank you for asking at HCM.
If your eye is itching than the most likely cause is allergic reaction. Sometimes it might be allergy to agents in the air and sometimes the cosmetic chemicals. if yellow secretions are developing than secondary bacterial overgrowth might be the cause.
What I would recommend is:
1. try to avoid cosmetic or other chemicals in the eye for the next 1-2 weeks
2. Take an over the counter allergy pill at night, this will help with allergy (loratadine)
3. Clean the eye with gauzes with warm water several times a day
4. wash hands with soap and water every time you touch your eyes
5. Use personal towels and do not share them with others
6. if the secretions do not clear in 3-4 days you might need antibiotic drops.
7. If you are using contact lens it might be good to not use them till your eye is totally well.
8. If these do not help than you will need to see your doctor.
Hope this is helpful and answers to your question.
Best regards,
Dr Antoneta
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