Question 1

saw flash of light (across entire vision field) when walking dogs in evening. can't tell if  it was me or street light flickering (flash was same color as street lights). going to opthom. but scared.

Accepted Answer

Vision: Normal now? If you have no pain and completely normal vision you are likely normal. You don't list migraines in your history but it could have been a migraine without pain. Sounds like you are fine.

Question 2

right pupil larger, espec. on waking, then back to normal. opthamo said eyes good and pupils were even, months ago, but still very noticeable at times?

Accepted Answer

Pupil: A reasonable number of people have anisicoria or irregular pupil size. However, I am not aware of this being transient.  If you take meds to sleep, decongestants, or antihistamines at night time this may be causing this.

Question 3

i feel a discomfort and sometimes pain in my left eye 4 years ago. i  tried ophthalmo, neuro and ent but did not get any diagnosis. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Pain in Eye: Did they order a ct scan or mri? If not, that could be the next step. If you can relate your eye pain to congestion it could be sinusitis, get second opinions if it continues.

Question 4

son have intermittent nystagmic jerk since 2 month old. now he is 6 month and it tends to disappear but do it sometimes. ophtalmo say his eyes is ok but cannot tell me what causes that. doctor don't know neither. should he pass mri scan ?

Accepted Answer

No scan : Understand your concern, but as your 1st doc told you, this can be a normal variant and should resolve over time. Remember the brain is not fully developed at birth and doctors judge milestones such as smiling, reflexes, rolling, etc as signs that the nervous system is developing on schedule. Donne beaucoup d’amour, profiter de fetter etape de developpment. Bonne chance

Question 5

can a four month old baby use gentamycin and dexamethasone eye drops for his itchy eyes prescribed by an opthalmo;ogist?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If an ophthalmologist has examined the baby & found  it appropriate to use it is a good medication. I defer use of the eye drop combinations using Dexamethasone to the ophthalmologists because they have the additional training & equipment to spot issues where use would not be wise.

Question 6

what causes eye floaters?

Accepted Answer

The Vitreous: The vitreous is composed of a clear liquid called hyaluronic acid and fibers called collagen. As we age the vitreous becomes less solid and the collagen fibers become more visible (synuresis). The spots you see are these collagen fiber clumps. They do not cause harm to the eye, they just get in the way. If they are very prominent and reduce visual function  they can be removed with a vitrectomy.

Question 7

which eye drops for welders flash?

Accepted Answer

Lubricants: Use thick preservative free lubricating drops, gels or ointments
do not use "take the red out" drops
rest your eyes with your eyelids closed
have a complete eye exam because the back of the eye can also be damaged by "welders flash".

Question 8

what do lotemax (loteprednol) eye drops treat?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: This is a somewhat strong topical steroid used to treat a variety of inflammations on the surface or interior of the eye.  It should be only taken while being followed closely by your ophthalmologist.

Question 9

what are  flarex (fluorometholone) eye drops for?

Accepted Answer

Anti-inflammatory: This is a brand name of a steroid anti-inflammatory drop.  It is effective and the next thing below the most powerful in effect. Your ophthalmologist has prescribed them because you have a steroid sensitive inflammation of your eye and will monitor the efficacy with you to see if it is working.

Question 10

who needs alomide eye drops?

Accepted Answer

Allergy drops: These drops are for allergic symptoms such as itching, redness, tearing, and swelling.

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Saw flash of light (across entire vision field) when walking dogs in evening. can't tell if it was me or street light flickering (flash was same color as street lights). going to opthom. but scared.

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Right pupil larger, espec. on waking, then back to normal. opthamo said eyes good and pupils were even, months ago, but still very noticeable at times?

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I feel a discomfort and sometimes pain in my left eye 4 years ago. i tried ophthalmo, neuro and ent but did not get any diagnosis. what should i do?

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Son have intermittent nystagmic jerk since 2 month old. now he is 6 month and it tends to disappear but do it sometimes. ophtalmo say his eyes is ok but cannot tell me what causes that. doctor don't know neither. should he pass mri scan ?

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Can a four month old baby use gentamycin and dexamethasone eye drops for his itchy eyes prescribed by an opthalmo;ogist?

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What causes eye floaters?

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Which eye drops for welders flash?

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What do lotemax (loteprednol) eye drops treat?

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What are flarex (fluorometholone) eye drops for?

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Who needs alomide eye drops?

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