Question 1

what causes an eye disorder where a film develops daily?

Accepted Answer

Film: A film over your eyes is likely due to irritation of the eye's surface which can be due to numerous issues.  The most common cause of this is dry eye.  I would recommend trying over-the-counter artificial tears and if it does not resolve, you should see an eye doctor for further evaluation and treatment.

Question 2

what are the causes of that grey film over the eyes when a person faints?

Accepted Answer

Decreased blood flow: Fainting often can be the result of decreased blood flow to the brain.  As the carotid arteries enter the skull, the first branches from them are actually to the eyes.  Decreased blood flow to the eyes can result in a "greying out" of the vision.  It occurs because the retinal and optic nerve tissues are not getting enough oxygen.

Question 3

could allergies cause film and discharge through the eyes?

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Yes: Eyes are very often the target of allergies.Try an otc antihistamine like claritin (loratadine).

Question 4

ripple effect in r eye when i blink/ look around. asked 3 eye specialists. 1 say not related to dryness, 1 say yes. 1 say tear film. what's the cause?

Accepted Answer

Hard to answer: If 3 eye doctors who are opthomologists can't answer your question. If they were not opthomologists O suggest you see one.

Question 5

what causes a person to develop a pale blue film over their eye?

Accepted Answer

No clue: I have no idea, and i'm an ophthalmologist. I suggest you get it checked out right away. It is probably something common but your description does not sound like something normal. See an ophthalmologist asap. Good luck and sorry doctors on ht couldn't be much help.

Question 6

what will cause the white of your eye to get a yellow film the corner of the eye has a patch of yellow on the white part of the eye it looks like you could wipe it away but you cant

Accepted Answer

This : This is mostly likely a pinqueculum which can occur because of dryness or the effect of uv light from the sun.  It is not a reason for concern, but wearing uv protective sunglasses and using tears four times a day should prevent it from worsening.

Question 7

ripple effect on r eye when blink/ look around. seen 3 eye specialists. said not related to dry eye / floater/ tear film. then, what's the cause?

Accepted Answer

Ripple effect: Since the ripple effect occurs with blinking, the cause is on the surface of the eye. It was correct to assess the tear film because that would have been the most common cause. The second most common cause is a thin film of mucus from allergy. Be sure to describe to your next eye MD when and how often this occurs, if you know of any allergies, if you have tried artificial tears as a treatment.

Question 8

if someone has floaters, flashes of light and intermittent cloudy vision like a film over the eye what can it mean. there is no curtain or dark veil.

Accepted Answer

Floaters: It means that it is time to see your eye doctor for an a full exam.

Question 9

i have an oily film on eyes also a blue line on the white part of eye?

Accepted Answer

Most likely dry eyes: Blue line indicates thinning of sclera and associated dry eyes may be related to rheumatoid artheritis.Go see an ophthalmologist

Question 10

when i look at lights, and move my eyes, i can see a cloudy film moving in patches over my eyes. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Floaters: Or your vitreous humor, if you have other elements in it blocking light as it moves. Time to have your eyes check to see if it's nothing or something. Good luck!

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What causes a person to develop a pale blue film over their eye?

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What will cause the white of your eye to get a yellow film the corner of the eye has a patch of yellow on the white part of the eye it looks like you could wipe it away but you cant

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Ripple effect on r eye when blink/ look around. seen 3 eye specialists. said not related to dry eye / floater/ tear film. then, what's the cause?

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If someone has floaters, flashes of light and intermittent cloudy vision like a film over the eye what can it mean. there is no curtain or dark veil.

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I have an oily film on eyes also a blue line on the white part of eye?

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When i look at lights, and move my eyes, i can see a cloudy film moving in patches over my eyes. what is it?

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