Question 1

is sticky tear drops normal? or can it be from a infection?

Accepted Answer

Tears: if sticky it is mostly due to infection

Question 2

my wife has red eyes. its been about 2 months now and it goes away and comes back. it had sticky tears and ichiness. now it is just red what is it?

Accepted Answer

Need eye exam: She needs an evaluation before treatment can be recommended.  Find an ophthalmologist near you and make an appointment.

Question 3

periorbital hematoma/swollen black eye.
how to properly clean it? the eye lid is so swollen, can't open eye.  tears are drying and making the eyelids sticky and crusty.

help.

also red section on side of eyeball. will this clear up?

Accepted Answer

See Ophthalmology: I'm concerned that you need an eye exam with an eye specialist to make sure your globe (eyeball) was not ruptured, rule out an orbital fracture to make sure your vision is safe and to evaluate and treat an eye infection you may have developed. An eye doctor is needed to look deep into your eye and evaluate your retina too. Go to ER that has ophthalmology asap please.

Question 4

what can i expect if i tear?

Accepted Answer

Sore bottom: Small tears are very common, especially with a first baby.  Most women require a few stitches.  Larger tears may require stitches in the muscles of the pelvic floor or around the anus.  These repairs heal very quickly and by the 6 week postpartum visit they typically look good as new.  You may need stool softeners if you have a large tear and expect a sore bottom for a few days to a few weeks.

Question 5

what is aqueous humour?is it tear?

Accepted Answer

Aqueous humor: It is the fluid  in front of the lens. Not tears.

Question 6

what causes an ecu tendon to tear?

Accepted Answer

Repetitive extension: Multiple causes can lead to extensor carpi ulnaris tendon pathology. The mechanism to "tear" would be loading the tendon by extension and radial deviation repetitively or a significant lift resisting this motion. Secondly inflammatory processes like rheumatoid arthritis and gout can weaken the tendon prior to tear.  Finally an old fracture or RA with prominent ulna can compromise the ecu tendon.

Question 7

what are symptoms of retinal tearing?

Accepted Answer

See below: New/worse eye floaters, flashing lights, and/or loss of peripheral vision (like a curtain or veil in one's vision) are symptoms. Rarely it can occur without any symptoms. If you have any of these symptoms, see and eye doctor right away.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of a retinal tear?

Accepted Answer

Visual changes: When the retina tears (usually leading to retinal detachment) you will experience light flashes and streaks even with the eyes shut, large quantities of floaters, a pattern of veins like the veins on a leaf in your view and a greying out of the vision. As it advances the vision drop it is not painful so that is not a clue.  If you have any or all of these, you need to see an ophthalmologist pronto.

Question 9

what are the possible causes of retinal tears?

Accepted Answer

Retinal traction: Most retinal rears are caused by traction on the retina by the vitreous gel, sometimes in association with weaknesses in the retina related to high eye nearsightedness, retinal injuries, old retinal scarring, etc.  As the eye ages, the vitreous gel naturally liquifies and detatches from the retina,  a posterior retinal detachment.  Residual areas of traction can cause retinal tears/detachment.

Question 10

how to unclog a tear duct?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Tear outflow consists of two parts, the upper from the eyelid to the side of the nose, and the lower from the side of the nose into the nose.  If the upper is clogged it can sometimes be opened by probing done by your ophthalmologist.  If the lower portion then it may require surgery.  If a child, there is a different set of rules.

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Is sticky tear drops normal? or can it be from a infection?

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My wife has red eyes. its been about 2 months now and it goes away and comes back. it had sticky tears and ichiness. now it is just red what is it?

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Periorbital hematoma/swollen black eye. how to properly clean it? the eye lid is so swollen, can't open eye. tears are drying and making the eyelids sticky and crusty. help. also red section on side of eyeball. will this clear up?

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What can i expect if i tear?

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What is aqueous humour?is it tear?

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What causes an ecu tendon to tear?

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What are symptoms of retinal tearing?

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What are the symptoms of a retinal tear?

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What are the possible causes of retinal tears?

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