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Why do I keep getting a stye?

I frequently suffer from a stye in my eyes and it is quite painful. Why is this happening again and again? What is the best way for me to treat it?
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I have small boils above my eyelid. What could these be?

I have three small boils right above my eyelids. What could these boils be? Should I treat them at home or should I just wait for it to subside on its own?
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What does one mean by the term retinal detachment?

I recently came across an article that spoke about retinal detachment. Can you please explain what exactly does the term mean and who is at a risk of suffering from this condition?...
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Can my son's single eye squint be corrected through surgery?

My son is 7 years old and has a squint in one of his eyes. This is making him feel socially awkward. He tries to cover his eye. Can his squint be corrected with the help of...
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What's involved in aftercare for refractive eye surgery?

My husband is due for a refractive eye surgery and I would like to know what post operative care measures to keep in mind for us. Is the surgery painful? What is the typical...
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Are dry eyes hereditary?

My mother had dry eyes and I have a similar problem too. What are the chances that my child will also suffer from dry eyes? Is it a heriditary issue?
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Ophthamologist surgeon VS retina surgeons

Are ophthamologist surgeons the same as retina surgeons, who is better apt for a retina surgery?
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Should I get tested for Leber's disease?

Leber's optic neuropathy is runs in my family. Recently, my aunt and first cousin were detected with the disease and are now blind. My mother died early, so should I just go...
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Could my double vision and headaches indicate neuro opthalmic issues?

I have been noticing reduced vision in my right eye, and this is all of a sudden since I don't really have any vision issues. Besides, there are also times where my vision is...
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Can low vitamin D also cause my vision to blur?

I am 36 years old and since yesterday my vision has been blurry. My latest check up indicated that my vitamin D levels are low. Could my blurry vision be due to this or is it...
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Is there a remedy for red eyes?

I continuously have bloodshot eyes. I'm definitely not sure why, since I do not drink or stay up late. What is the cause for this? Is there any home remedy for it?
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What should I do for the dust allergy that irritates my eyes?

I have a severe allergy towards fine dust, as it causes my eyes to be itchy, red and painful. Is there a way to tackle this allergy? Can I rely on drops alone or will I need...
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What is the difference between optometrist and an ophthalmologist?

I have been confused about the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist. Could you please highlight the difference between the two?
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Why does my vision feel hazy in the morning?

Every morning, I wake up with hazy vision. Though it feels better as the day goes on, it comes back in the morning. I have been having this issue for the past month. Should...
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My cylindrical number is changing every six months. What could be the cause for this?

I am 27 years old and I have glasses for the last 2 years. Before my glasses, my vision was absolutely fine. However, now my cylindrical number has been increasing every six...
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What should I do for the continuous sticky discharge from my eyes?

For the last 3 days, my eyes have been discharging this weird sticky substance. Could this be some kind of infection? Will it settle on its own or should I visit a doctor?
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My son has a black spot in the white portion of his eye. What is this spot?

My son has a black spot in the white part of his eyes. This spot has been there since his birth but doctors did not seem perturbed with it. However, now I am seeing it growing...
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My mother is highly diabetic and is not able to see very clearly. Could it be the onset of glaucoma?

My mother is 70 years old and has been suffering from diabetes from the last 19 years. Of late she has been complaining that is she is unable to read and see clearly. She also...
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Can contact lenses be worn by an 8-year-old?

My son is 8 years old and has glasses. He is actively into sports like football and finds it hard to play with them, and they could easily get broken on the field. Can he wear...
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My daughter is 3 years old and currently has swelling in her left eye. Is this a sty?

My daughter was unwell and was on antibiotics for the last 6 days. Now she is doing much better and has recovered from the infection. However, she has swelling below her left...
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