Question 1

how long should light sensitivity during pink eye last?

Accepted Answer

Pink eye: Depends on the cause of the pink eye.  One should really be examined by either an ophthalmologist or an optometrist for pink eye.

Question 2

red itchy painful eyes. watery. sensitive to light woke up and could barely open eyes. very painful. pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Yes, See eye MD: You are likely affected by a viral infection and the pain and photophobia may be due to a viral inflammation of the cornea. I recommend an examination to determine the best treatment. You can always use artificial tears, plenty of oral fluids and tylenol (acetaminophen) for comfort. See an eye md.

Question 3

all night my eye has been leaking tears and is now all red, sensitive to light and hurts. do i need to see a doctor? this has never happened before i do not think it is pink eye it does not itch and there was no crusty stuff. it just hurts and is sensitiv

Accepted Answer

You : You may have in inflammation or iritis or you may have an allergy problem.  Yes, see an ophthalmologist for this.

Question 4

how long does iritis last for? and how do you tell it's gone? my eye isn't pink anymore and the pain/light sensitivity has gone, but is it the end?

Accepted Answer

Variable: It is variable and the cessation of symptoms does not necessarily mean that the condition is resolved. Check with your eye doctor before stopping the medications as doing this before it is appropriate can cause a relapse.

Question 5

the symptoms seem like pink eye but havent been coming down since friday the 13th if december. no pain or sensitivity, but the person has indicated that their eye is sometimes dry?

Accepted Answer

Pink eye: Conjunctivitis is typically caused by viral infection with adenovirus.  Howevr, the infection can be bacterial or secondary to an allergy. Dry eyes or xerophthalmia can be a cause. This can be from enviromental causes or medications.

Question 6

how to deal with a corneal ulcer i went to the outpatient clinic yesterday because i had pain in my eye, redness, and sensitivity to light.  thought perhaps pink eye but the doctor there told me it was small corneal ulcer.  he prescribed two eye drops, ci

Accepted Answer

Without : Without see the eye it is difficult to say.  If this was a "staph" ulcer---the zylet would be essential and that the steroid component of the drop assists in the treatment.

Question 7

what are the common causes of sudden light sensitivity and itchy/watery eyes?

Accepted Answer

Allergy: The key symptoms of allergy are itching and sensitivity and the key signs are redness and watering.  If you feel you have an eye allergy, antihistamine drops can help alleviate the symptoms.  If they persist, please see your ophthalmologist.

Question 8

can light sensitivity be treatable when you have dry eye sindrome? or is it permanent?

Accepted Answer

Temporary: Most light sensitivity in dry eyes is due to surface disturbance of the cornea from the dryness.  When the treatment for the dryness is successful, then the light sensitivity usually disappears.  Discuss with your ophthalmologist the best way to eliminate the dry eye problem.

Question 9

what are the causes of sudden light sensitivity, preceded & accompanied by itchy / watery eyes?

Accepted Answer

Scratch or iritis: A sudden corneal scratch can cause this. If your eyes get very dry or you rub them, you might get a small scratch which hurts, makes your eyes water and become sensitive to sunlight. Alternative, you may have an iritis (swelling inside the eye). If it stays for a several hours, get checked.

Question 10

what could be causing my husband to have blood shot eyes and a killer headache with light sensitivity?

Accepted Answer

Headaches: May be viral or a migraine. If the headache is that bad, he needs to have it checked out today

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How long should light sensitivity during pink eye last?

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Red itchy painful eyes. watery. sensitive to light woke up and could barely open eyes. very painful. pink eye?

A member asked:

All night my eye has been leaking tears and is now all red, sensitive to light and hurts. do i need to see a doctor? this has never happened before i do not think it is pink eye it does not itch and there was no crusty stuff. it just hurts and is sensitiv

A member asked:

How long does iritis last for? and how do you tell it's gone? my eye isn't pink anymore and the pain/light sensitivity has gone, but is it the end?

A member asked:

The symptoms seem like pink eye but havent been coming down since friday the 13th if december. no pain or sensitivity, but the person has indicated that their eye is sometimes dry?

A member asked:

How to deal with a corneal ulcer i went to the outpatient clinic yesterday because i had pain in my eye, redness, and sensitivity to light. thought perhaps pink eye but the doctor there told me it was small corneal ulcer. he prescribed two eye drops, ci

A member asked:

What are the common causes of sudden light sensitivity and itchy/watery eyes?

A member asked:

Can light sensitivity be treatable when you have dry eye sindrome? or is it permanent?

A member asked:

What are the causes of sudden light sensitivity, preceded & accompanied by itchy / watery eyes?

A member asked:

What could be causing my husband to have blood shot eyes and a killer headache with light sensitivity?

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