Question 1

are there any medications or eye drops that improve astigmatism?

Accepted Answer

No: Astigmatism results from asymmetric curvature of the cornea. Influenced by variety of factors, including size and shape of the eyeball,  position of eyelids, bone structure around eye, age, stiffness of cornea, use of contact lenses, even excessive eye rubbing or pressure on the eyeball at night from sleeping face down. Usually vision correctable w glasses, contacts or lasik.

Question 2

should i trust this remedy?  it says homeopathic eye drops, but the ingredients look like medications!

Accepted Answer

Be careful: Some labels say "homeopathic" because of dilutions in manufacturing. But these products may not be "homeopathic" to your case -- meaning, individualized specifically to the symptoms that you have. Thus these would not be likely to help you at a deep level -- although the substances in them may be dilute enough not to "harm" you. Most true homeopathic remedies come from substances found in nature.

Question 3

i had an operation to remove a chalazion in 2017.but i have two small ones that are growing. what medication or eye drops can i use to eliminate them?

Accepted Answer

Warm compresses: A chalazion is a swollen bump on the eyelid and warm compresses 3-5 times daily helps the clogged oil gland to open and drain. If your chalazion is very swollen, your ophthalmologist may give you cortisone to decrease the swelling and may prescribe an antibiotic if there is an infection. So I suggest seeing your ophthalmologist for an exam.

Question 4

medication for pinkeye besides eye drops?

Accepted Answer

Local drops: Usually the drops will cure the eye problem. Very rare to have to use systemic medication.

Question 5

i have dry eye, is there a medication i can ask for to help my eyes produce their own tears? i'd prefer not to use eye drops constantly.

Accepted Answer

What is the cause?: Dry eyes are a symptom. There are different reasons for this. Depending on the cause of the dry eyes there may or may not be a different medication.
Follow up with the prescriber. Eyes can be difficult to assess over the internet as we cannot do acuity testing.
Due to this limitation, I do not prescribe for the eyes online for best practices.

Question 6

what otc eye drops or medications can help me with my dry eye that is resulting from taking a diuretic?

Accepted Answer

Virtual consult : A virtual consultation may be helpful to you and your physician. Dry eyes may be treated with over the counter lubricant drops as directed. If there is a vision change, please see your physician right away.

Question 7

are ofloxacin eye drops safe for my four month old son ? what is this medication used for ? thank you for your time :)

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic: In the pediatric population, Ofloxacin eye drops are used to treat bacterial keratitis and severe bacterial conjunctivitis involving susceptible organisms. However, i can't find any evidence for the indication or use of Ofloxacin eye drops in children less than a year of age. Please see a pediatrician, perhaps one who specializes in treatment of ophthalmic (eye) problems.

Question 8

what are the side effects of glaucoma medication? i have been prescribed eye drops for my glaucoma. will any parts of my body other than my eyes be affected? are there any negative side effects?

Accepted Answer

In : In most cases glaucoma medications do not have negative effects on other parts of the body.

It is difficult to give a more specific answer without knowing which glaucoma eyedrop you are using.

Question 9

i have had a stye since halloween and i have gone to the doctors twice and got gel medication and eye drops and neither worked ?

Accepted Answer

Needs drainage: Most primary care doctors don't drain styes (I do if they can be drained easily). Usually an eye doc can take care of them (but they make you wait 3 weeks total time in most cases). If the stye comes back or worsens it could be something else more dangerous, or just a stye again. Best of luck

Question 10

the doctor prescribed eye drops medication for patients. patients should take 3 drops of that medicine. after instillation, the patient blinks his eyes and loses some medicine. then whether the patient should take another drop of medicine?

Accepted Answer

: I don't recommend taking an additional drop without asking your eye doctor. Most eye medications administered by a dropper only need a tiny amount of the medication to be effective.

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I had an operation to remove a chalazion in 2017.but i have two small ones that are growing. what medication or eye drops can i use to eliminate them?

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Medication for pinkeye besides eye drops?

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I have dry eye, is there a medication i can ask for to help my eyes produce their own tears? i'd prefer not to use eye drops constantly.

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What otc eye drops or medications can help me with my dry eye that is resulting from taking a diuretic?

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Are ofloxacin eye drops safe for my four month old son ? what is this medication used for ? thank you for your time :)

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What are the side effects of glaucoma medication? i have been prescribed eye drops for my glaucoma. will any parts of my body other than my eyes be affected? are there any negative side effects?

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I have had a stye since halloween and i have gone to the doctors twice and got gel medication and eye drops and neither worked ?

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The doctor prescribed eye drops medication for patients. patients should take 3 drops of that medicine. after instillation, the patient blinks his eyes and loses some medicine. then whether the patient should take another drop of medicine?

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