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What Causes Dryness And Redness In The Eyes While Having Type-1 Chiari Malformation?
I just finished taking a shower and my right eye hurts and is red and blood shot. I had trauma to this eye when I was 9 and have a scar on the retina. I ve put my Refresh eye drops in because I also have dry eyes. I also have Chiari Malformation type 1
Thu, 5 Jan 2017
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It is a congenital defect in cerebellum. It can manifest structural defect in eye result in vision defect. If there is dry eye then artificial tear drop can be applied scaring of retina may not be related malformation type 1. Consult retina surgeon for examination and opinion on it.
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Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It is a congenital defect in cerebellum. It can manifest structural defect in eye result in vision defect. If there is dry eye then artificial tear drop can be applied scaring of retina may not be related malformation type 1. Consult retina surgeon for examination and opinion on it.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash
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