Question 1

i am experiencing  skin rash (quality: itchiness, bumpy, flaking or scaling) , gastrointestinal disturbances, double vision (quality: with both eye...

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor.

Question 2

eye exam results explaination. what is scaling and sk?

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Superficial keratiti: Scaling simply means flakes, like in eczema. Superficial keratitis is a common problem of the superficial cornea in dry eye, blepharitis.

Question 3

why am i losing my vision in one my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: If the vision is diminishing in one eye only, you need to have an ophthalmologist examine your eyes quickly.  There are many causes from a need for glasses, vascular problems, systemic disease like diabetes, retinal detachment and many others.  Get evaluated as soon as possible.

Question 4

i have a habit of rubbing my eyes. is this bad for my vision?

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Usually not: Eye rubbing is a symptom of an underlying problem.  Light occasional eye rubbing isn't a problem but the underlying disorder should be identified and treated.

Question 5

which is better for my eyes and vision ? glasses or contacts?

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Glasses: Glasses.  Contact lenses are not without risks.  However, contact lenses can sometimes give you better vision.

Question 6

my vision is -5.75 and -6.00 in my eyes. what does this translate to in terms of 20/20 vision?

Accepted Answer

20/400: You could probably only read the big e on a standard eye chart if you have these numbers and do not use correction.  This is not an extreme myopia because there are many with -10, and -15 and even more.

Question 7

how to improve eye vision?

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Examination: Most vision lowered vision in your age group is due to a need for eyeglasses (or contacts).  You can be evaluated for these by your ophthalmologist.  If you have underlying correctable problems they can be addressed at this time.   Other solutions may include lasik correction and some other means. Eye exercises will not work and methods such as orthokeratology are short term only.

Question 8

sudden cross eyed vision vision?

Accepted Answer

Could be many things: If this happens, see a doctor immediately.  It could be decompensation of a pre-existing muscle balance problem.  It could also be a stoke that can cause this, but less likely and far more dangerous.  Again to sort this out, please have an exam.

Question 9

how can i heal my poor eye vision?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Is your poor vision from a need for eyeglasses or is it because of disease of your eyes.  Check with your ophthalmologist to get the answer to this and enter treatment that is best.

Question 10

what can i do to strengthen eye vision?

Accepted Answer

Maintain good health: The eyes respond to good exercise and nutrition like the rest of the body.  Regular exams with an ophthalmologist ( the real eye doctors) can be helpful.  Exercises designed to change the power of the eyes are not helpful.  Getting attention for any major changes should always be done.

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