Question 1

i accidentally stepped on a daddy long leg barefooted. the head was stuck to my foot all night. should i be worried about the spider's poison?

Accepted Answer

No: This arachnid is not a spider. It is in the order Opiliones. Opiliones is a distinct order that is not closely related to spiders within the order Arachnida. It doesn't contain poison glands and it's fangs are too short and its mouth too round and small to bite a human and therefore is not dangerous.

Question 2

seeing dots while waking up. they look like the ones you get when you get up too fast. goes away after a few seconds and i'm fully awake. now they look like black spiders in my eye. again they go away when i'm fully awake. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Floaters: I believe that you have vitreous floaters. They are usually not serious, but if a large amount suddenly appear in a burst, detachment of the retina, a very serious eye emergency, may have occurred. If you still have concerns, have an examination by an ophthalmologist for peace of mind.

Question 3

does a spider bite above your eye make your eye swell?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: Try ice packs and over the counter steroid cream. If this worsens, see an eye doc or go the the er.

Question 4

i just got bit by a spider and i have lost my vision in one eye. what could be the problem?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor now: If you are experiencing blindness, this is an emergency. You need to go to the nearest er.

Question 5

infected eye swelled up from spider bite, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Usually deserves medical attention.  You would need prescription eyedrops if there is an infection near the eye.

Question 6

how do i bring down swelling in my eye after a spider bite?

Accepted Answer

Ice and Claritin (loratadine): Spider bites are usually an allergic reaction to the saliva or venom of the spider.  Antihistamines (claritin, allegra, benadryl, (diphenhydramine) etc.) can help with this type of reaction.  Ice packs to the site of the bite can also be helpful.  Watch for signs of infection (increasing redness, pus, blister, or fever) and see a doctor if these are present.

Question 7

a spider web just got into my eye. will it be gone when after i sleep?

Accepted Answer

A physical web?: If you got a portion of an actual web woven by a spider, it will be gone with the normal eye flushing activity.  If the spider web is something that you notice from the interior of the eye, then you need to see an ophthalmologist right away.

Question 8

i have a black spot in my eye that looks like a spider web. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Commonly squigglies: or floaters are from the loss of clarity of the gel-like substance inside your eye (vitreous). This is a natural process in most patients and does not require treatment. Your eye doctor will check for retinal tears or retinal detachments that can sometimes be associated with new floaters. Retinal issues would require treatment. Be well.

Question 9

i have eye floaters. they are like tiny bugs and spider nets and move up and down,left and right. i can also see them with my eyes closed.is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Floaters are common and usually of no concern.  However you should have a dilated retinal exam to be sure.  Occasionally floaters are sign of retinal disease, retinal tears or retinal detachment.

Question 10

i have a sensation of behind my eyes like there is an insect/spider crawling there. first one eye then the other like it's crawled across. when it happens my eyes become sore and blurry and i have to keep blinking to clear them. ?

Accepted Answer

Ophthalmologist : Input may be needed, start with your primary doctor for initial evaluation and possible referral to an ophthalmologist, it might be inflammation of the conjunctivae (the thin transparent layer covering the globe, except the cornea, and lining the lids ) , best wishes

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I accidentally stepped on a daddy long leg barefooted. the head was stuck to my foot all night. should i be worried about the spider's poison?

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Seeing dots while waking up. they look like the ones you get when you get up too fast. goes away after a few seconds and i'm fully awake. now they look like black spiders in my eye. again they go away when i'm fully awake. what could this be?

A member asked:

Does a spider bite above your eye make your eye swell?

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I just got bit by a spider and i have lost my vision in one eye. what could be the problem?

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Infected eye swelled up from spider bite, what should i do?

A member asked:

How do i bring down swelling in my eye after a spider bite?

A member asked:

A spider web just got into my eye. will it be gone when after i sleep?

A member asked:

I have a black spot in my eye that looks like a spider web. what could it be?

A member asked:

I have eye floaters. they are like tiny bugs and spider nets and move up and down,left and right. i can also see them with my eyes closed.is it normal?

A member asked:

I have a sensation of behind my eyes like there is an insect/spider crawling there. first one eye then the other like it's crawled across. when it happens my eyes become sore and blurry and i have to keep blinking to clear them. ?

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