Question 1

looked at the sun for 2 seconds taking a pic with my cel. but closed my eyes right away. can i get blind now i'm really afraid. how soon symptoms show?

Accepted Answer

Do not worry: But be careful.  Sun induced retinal burning is usually instantaneous, and more often when image is magnified such as looking at sun through binoculars or telescope.  Especial risk with newtonian reflector device.  If you must visualize the sun, utilize special filter, or reverse imaging, never directly unfiltered.

Question 2

sun was above a object i was staring at on a hill.the glare from the sun hit my sunglasses for around 5 seconds. what are symptoms of any eye damage?

Accepted Answer

Eye damage: 5 seconds of glare from the sun is not likely to cause damage to your eyes. Take care.

Question 3

i feel thirsty all the time and i often wake up with dry eyes. i am not on any medication and dont have any other symptoms of things like diabetes. can sun exposure cause me to be thirsty?

Accepted Answer

: If you are sweating a lot with sun exposure and you do not drink enough, you may feel thirsty because of dehydration but this condition is uncommon in American daily life because water is plenty. If dry mouth is the main symptom of your thirstiness, then along with dry eyes and your age + gender, sicca syndrome should be ruled out. Good luck.

Question 4

forehead feels burning for 4 d and now my whole head and cheeks feel hot.no fever and no other symptoms.was in the sun a week ago,what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Flush: Could be a flush reaction secondary to sun exposure.

Question 5

when i measure my ear/forehead it's around 37.9/38.2 temperature. underarm and oral is under 36.8/37.0. my only other symptoms are fatigue and a hot head. occasional headache. been happening on/off for 4 days now. no sun exposure, i work indoors.

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: For symptoms that don't obviously point to one particular disorder, a patient should write down symptoms on a big calendar. Include:  symptoms, when do they occur, what makes them better, what makes them worse, how long they last, any relationship to any activity, relationship to meals, relationship to medications or certain foods, etc... Then, he can show the diary to his doctor for evaluation.

Question 6

migraine symptoms present. but no/mild head'ache'. feels heavy and tight on left side of head. worsens when exposed to sun. feels dizzy when its dark.

Accepted Answer

Migraine headache: Migraine is a disorder of recurrent attacks. A typical migraine attack progresses through four phases: the prodrome, the aura, the headache, and the postdrome. Prodrome (mood symptoms, neck stiffness). Aura (25% of patients experience vision disturbance). The headache of migraine is often unilateral and tends to have a throbbing or pulsatile quality. Nausea, vomiting, photophobia can also be there

Question 7

does glaucoma cause pain in the eyes as a first symptom? sometimes if i read too much or spend more time at the computer i feel pressure and pain in my eyes. i asked my friends and they said that nothing similar has happened to them. could this be first s

Accepted Answer

It : It is not typical for glaucoma to cause the pressure feeling you describe.  You may need new eyeglasses for your computer work and reading.

Question 8

what is the symptom of slightly sunken eyes?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: The appearance of "sunken eyes" may develop for a few reasons.  As we age, the skin of the lower lids tends to thin, revealing the darker muscle beneath and giving the lower lid a darker appearance.  Also, we lose volume in our lower lid and cheeks, creating a "sunken" effect in the lower lid.  Treatment is aimed at restoring this volume and the cheek to lid relationship.

Question 9

why do i have symptoms of allergy in my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Mast cells: The same cells in your nose that react to the pollens (or other allergens you breathe in) are also located in your eyes. In some people, exposure to allergens in the air leads to histamine release in the tissues around your eyes, causing itching, redness, and watery eyes. Talk with your doctor about your allergy and eye symptoms.

Question 10

are your eyes sensitive to sun? can they burn?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The surface lining of the front of the eye is a skin, with many biochemical characteristics in common with ordinary skin.  So it can burn from sunlight (wear sunglasses), tanning bed light ( they usually supply an eye cover) and uv light burns such as arc welding and accidental electrical light sparking.  All of these can create a painful "sunburn" of the front of the eye.

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Looked at the sun for 2 seconds taking a pic with my cel. but closed my eyes right away. can i get blind now i'm really afraid. how soon symptoms show?

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Sun was above a object i was staring at on a hill.the glare from the sun hit my sunglasses for around 5 seconds. what are symptoms of any eye damage?

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I feel thirsty all the time and i often wake up with dry eyes. i am not on any medication and dont have any other symptoms of things like diabetes. can sun exposure cause me to be thirsty?

A member asked:

Forehead feels burning for 4 d and now my whole head and cheeks feel hot.no fever and no other symptoms.was in the sun a week ago,what can it be?

A member asked:

When i measure my ear/forehead it's around 37.9/38.2 temperature. underarm and oral is under 36.8/37.0. my only other symptoms are fatigue and a hot head. occasional headache. been happening on/off for 4 days now. no sun exposure, i work indoors.

A member asked:

Migraine symptoms present. but no/mild head'ache'. feels heavy and tight on left side of head. worsens when exposed to sun. feels dizzy when its dark.

A member asked:

Does glaucoma cause pain in the eyes as a first symptom? sometimes if i read too much or spend more time at the computer i feel pressure and pain in my eyes. i asked my friends and they said that nothing similar has happened to them. could this be first s

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What is the symptom of slightly sunken eyes?

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Why do i have symptoms of allergy in my eyes?

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Are your eyes sensitive to sun? can they burn?

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