Question 1

my eye has been ozzing thick clear fluid now on 3rd day. what is most likely causing this? will it go away on its own or do i need treatment?

Accepted Answer

Maybe and maybe: Thick clear eye discharge could represent several possible conditions.  Only with an in-person exam could you get an accurate diagnosis and the appropriate treatment. Best wishes.

Question 2

had wavy vision in left eye for over 6mo. chkd. fluid under retina, poss. csr. referred to retina specialist. other causes of fluid? treatment?

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CSR: Your retinal specialist has probably ruled out a perimacular retinal hole. Sometimes tincture of time is best treatment, however, your retinal surgeon would be best one to consult.

Question 3

what is treatment for muddy conjunctiva?

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Cosmetics: Muddy conjunctiva is due to pigment deposition in the substance of the tissue which gives it a yellowish - brown appearance.  Argon laser treatment can lessen this appearance although not all ophthalmologists will do this.  It is a cosmetic enhancement and must be paid out of pocket.

Question 4

whats best treatment for eye chalzion?

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Chalazion: See an ophthalmologist .Eye chalazion can  be treated by warm compresses and antibiotic eye drops. If a chalazion creates significant symptoms or lasts for weeks, it may need to be surgically removed. If the swelling has lasted more than a few weeks or creates symptoms of mild blurring of the vision, your ophthalmologist may recommend surgery to remove the chalazion.

Question 5

what is the best scratched eye treatment?

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Depends: The best treatment is whichever treatment your eye doctor feels most comfortable with. Depending on when they trained is the treatment that one will receive. If they trained earlier, the treatment could be the placement of an antibiotic ointment, a drop to relax the iris and then a patch or contact lens would be placed . Nowadays, many are not patching the eye and just use topical lubricants.

Question 6

under eye wrinkels treatment?

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Surgery: Eyelid surgery is the only effective way to tighten lower eyelid skin.

Question 7

i have pink eye. what happens if i don't get treatment?

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Usually better: Most cases of "pink eye' resolve spontaneously.  If it worsens of course, you need to be seen to establish the cause to prevent potential eye damage.

Question 8

i have puss inside my eye, treatment?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial conjunct.: Likely you have a bacterial conjunctivitis. Most often the oral antibiotics should clear it up. Using hot towel compresses to keep the eyes clean (wipe away green discharge) should help. If this does not help in 2-3days or if vision is being affected or having pain, see you eyemd for an antibiotic drop ; it will clear it up fast.

Question 9

could laser eye treatment actually work?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Laser is used to treat many things in the eye from abnormal vessels, to lens power.  It works in most cases.  Check with your ophthalmologist (optometrists cannot do laser surgery) if this has been advised for you.

Question 10

what is the risk of laser eye treatment ?

Accepted Answer

Too vague: Lasik? For diabetes/glaucoma? For lasik, it depends a lot on how much astigmatism, how thin your cornea, how myopic you are. Risk of blindness, or dry eye, or glare/halos etc.?  You need to speak to the surgeon and then get a 2nd opinion- this forum is not ideal.

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My eye has been ozzing thick clear fluid now on 3rd day. what is most likely causing this? will it go away on its own or do i need treatment?

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I have pink eye. what happens if i don't get treatment?

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