Question 1

after crying i got a swollen right eye.it hurts when i blink.is there anything i can do to get swelling down and to make it less painful?

Accepted Answer

Swollen eye: After crying certainly isn't unheard of.  But is it possible you may have scratched your eyeball or have a lash inside the lid?  If you are not using any products in attempts to remedy this, first look for a foreign body and if none, your vision is good, and your swelling not worsening, consider taping your lid shut for 24 hours to see if it will heal itself.  You must see a doctor if worse.

Question 2

random eye lid twitch?

Accepted Answer

Can be myokymia: Random twitching of an eyelid, which happens in normal people, is called myokymia (an involuntary, spontaneous, quivering of a few muscle cell bundles within a muscle). Myokymia starts and stops spontaneously. In the eyelids, it can last a few minutes to a few days. One should see an ophthalmologist (md eye doctor) if such symptoms persist, keep recurring, or are combined with any other symptoms.

Question 3

constant dry gritty eyes! visine eye drops arent working?

Accepted Answer

Dry Eye Syndrome: The vast majority of patients with this symptom have significant dry eye syndrome. You can try other otc drops like systane, optive, genteal, soothe etc, but likely you will find them inadequate as well. See an eye md for accurate diagnosis, and management, which may include the rx drop restasis, plugs in the draining tear ducts, oral supplements, increasing humidity in the environment etc.

Question 4

blinking eyes. some says it's mannerism.?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Excessive blinking has many possible causes. Dry eyes, stress, habitual causes are possible. If the blinking is severe enough to interfere with activities, need to consider more significant problems like blepharospasm if both eyes affected, or hemifacial spasm if just one side of the face is affected. See an eye md to rule out simple causes, and see if further testing is required.

Question 5

involuntary eye movement jerking--causes?

Accepted Answer

Twitch: Benign twitch most common. If involves some of the face, need to see neurologist to rule out more serious disease.

Question 6

will eye drops help blurry vision?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Is the blur recent or gradually oncoming over a long time? Is it one eye or both? Are there any other symptoms: pain, nausea, light flashes, floaters? As you can notice there are many possiblities depending upon the answer to these questions, some can be improved with eyedrops. Check with your ophthalmologist to get the diagnosis.

Question 7

eye blurry when wear contact?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Do you change your contacts as frequently as recommended?  How recently did you get your eyes examined?  Any medical conditions?  I would see your primary care provider and/or optometrist/opthamologist, depending on the answers to these questions.

Question 8

dry eyes, contacts, and "refresh dry eye therapy"?

Accepted Answer

Helps moisturize: Refresh brand preservative free eye drops are one of many preservative free drops that you can put on top of  the cls to treat dry eye.  A thorough evaluation of dry eye issues, checking for  meibomian dysfunction and other health issues contributing to dry eye and contact lens intolerance with your eye md would help to see if any other treatments are indicated.

Question 9

do eye drops for contacts reduce eye redness from bloodshot eyes?

Accepted Answer

No: Redness in the eye could be contact lens intolerance, allergy, inflammation, and many other things that no doctor can diagnose without a proper eye exam. Don't let this linger and get an ophthalmologist to examine you.

Question 10

dry eyes, blinks alot.. is this bad?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Depending on your age and health, you could have a significant problem.  Dry eyes could be from simple causes but there are major health issues associated with dry eyes.  Simple wetting agents (saline eye drops) can help.  Increasing moisture in the room (humidifiers) can help.   Wearing protective equipment when out doors can help.  If you are concerned, see an eye care professional.

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After crying i got a swollen right eye.it hurts when i blink.is there anything i can do to get swelling down and to make it less painful?

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Random eye lid twitch?

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Constant dry gritty eyes! visine eye drops arent working?

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Blinking eyes. some says it's mannerism.?

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Involuntary eye movement jerking--causes?

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Will eye drops help blurry vision?

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Eye blurry when wear contact?

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Dry eyes, contacts, and "refresh dry eye therapy"?

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Do eye drops for contacts reduce eye redness from bloodshot eyes?

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Dry eyes, blinks alot.. is this bad?

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