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Infectious Illnesses
Question #19637
240 days ago
506

My eye has pain to its right side

Sofia

Hello, I’m a minor and I have a sudden severe pain in my right eye. I have blurred vision, sensitivity to light, pain when moving my eye, and crusting on my eyelashes. This started suddenly this morning. I’m worried it might be serious. What should I do right now?

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Hello Sofia I’m really sorry you’re experiencing this, but since you’re a minor, I can’t provide specific medical advice. It’s important that you let a parent, guardian, or trusted adult know about your symptoms right away. Sudden severe eye pain, blurred vision, and sensitivity to light can be serious and should be checked by a doctor as soon as possible.

Please tell an adult immediately so they can help you get the care you need.

Thank you

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Visit nearest physician.

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Hello Sophia, thank you for sharing your concern. What you are mentioning needs urgent Ophthalmologist attention (Eye specialist). Kindly visit one on an urgent basis, otherwise you might land up in serious complications.

Until you reach the hospital: Do NOT rub the eye. Do NOT apply home remedies. Do NOT use leftover eye drops or steroid drops. Keep the eye closed or gently covered. Wear dark glasses if light is painful.

Feel free to reach out again.

Regards, Dr. Nirav Jain MBBS, DNB D.Fam.Medicine

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Hello dear See you are quite young I request you to please share the requested details with your parents for further evaluation Vision test Ishihara colur blinding test Photometry Ct scan brain on recommendation by opthalmologist Please share the result with opthalmologist fir further evaluation Please donot take any medication without consulting the concerned physician Regards

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Hello Sofia Since you have Pain and photophobia Did u hit from anything which affect your eye Kindly use this drop Eye drop cmc 1 drop in each eye Eye drop olapetidine 1 drop in each eye Investigation Slit lamp examination Vision test and perimetery Use this eye drop immediately Then consult to ophthalmologist as Soon as possible Kindly wash your eyes properly Thanks

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Hello,

This means an infection or inflammation inside/around the eye

such as keratitis, severe conjunctivitis, uveitis, or orbital cellulitis

Using the wrong eye drops (especially steroid drops) can make things worse and even harm vision.

Dont rub your eyes

If available, wear sunglasses to reduce light discomfort.

Wash hands and avoid touching the eye.

And consult an ophthalmologist in person for evaluation asap

Thank you

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Experiencing sudden eye pain accompanied by blurred vision, light sensitivity, and crusting on your eyelashes are significant symptoms that require prompt medical attention. These symptoms could indicate a variety of eye conditions, some of which need urgent evaluation and treatment. The pain and sensitivity to light, combined with blurred vision and crusting, might suggest a few potential causes such as an eye infection like conjunctivitis, a more serious infection like keratitis, or possibly even conditions like uveitis or scleritis. In particular, the presence of pain when moving your eye can indicate inflammation or pressure that shouldn’t be ignored. Start by avoiding rubbing or touching your eye, and if you wear contact lenses, remove them immediately as they might be contributing to the issue or could be traps bacteria against the eye. It would be wise to seek immediate evaluation by an eye care professional, such as an optometrist or ophthalmologist, especially given the sudden onset and severity of your symptoms. These professionals can conduct a thorough examination to determine the exact cause and can initiate the appropriate treatment. If you notice any increasing redness, worsening vision, or if pain intensifies, head to an urgent care or emergency room where you can get more immediate assessment and intervention. Avoid using any eyedrops or medications without a healthcare provider’s guidance, as some could potentially worsen the condition if improperly applied. Your safety and vision are priorities, so taking steps to get the right treatment quickly is essential.

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Kindly consult a OPTHALMOLOGIC Doctor immediately they will asses you clearly

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