Question 1

i put in my contact lenses and my eyes reacted almost immediately and started stinging and streaming. after flushing and applying cold compress to my ?

Accepted Answer

Contaminated lens: It sounds as if there is some contaminant in the solutions into which your contact lens was placed after removing them previously.  Take the lenses out - consider discarding them - and clean the case thoroughly with soap and water, a rinse with rubbing alcohol, another water rinse and let the cases dry before using them.

Question 2

could gazing at home led light or ice cold compress on eyes afterwards lead to retina or cornea damage causing blurred vision of bright objects?

Accepted Answer

Not usually.: But, of course, it depends on how bright the light and how long you stare. Cool compresses are even less likely to cause these problems. If you are having changes in your vision, please see a board certified ophthalmologist in your area for a quick examination. Eye sight is a precious thing, and should be protected.

Question 3

dad, 83. upper eye lids of both eyes are moderately swollen since apr 3.no pain, redness or vision problems.  opth. saw photos on phone: anti-histamines + cold compress 4x day. swelling is still there. able to exercise. normal daily routine. serious?

Accepted Answer

Swollen lids: At this point you should see an ophthalmologist in person. There are a-number of reasons for this problem which could be determined and treated.

Question 4

should i use hot or cold compress for swelling of the eye?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: For trauma and conjunctivitis, cool compresses are best.  For chalazion and stye, warm is better.

Question 5

do i need warm or cold compress for swollen eye?

Accepted Answer

I prefer Warm : Compress, but both do the job.

Question 6

what should be applied on postop eye trauma (nosejob), warm or cold compress?

Accepted Answer

Cold compress: Cold compresses will help with post surgical swelling.

Question 7

how long does it take for swelling from a black eye to go away? when do i switch from cold compress to hot compress?

Accepted Answer

Black eye: It depends on how severe the injury was and whether or not you had underlying fracture.  The more severe the injury the longer it will take to heal.

Question 8

my eye is swollen. whats better a cold compress or warm compress?

Accepted Answer

Time swollen: If swollen within 24 hrs cold compress . If after 24 hrs warm compress.

Question 9

warm or cold compress for poison ivy in eye?

Accepted Answer

Cool would be : Better.  Oral anti-histamines, like benedryl, are helpful.  More severe cases should be treated with oral steroids.  See you doctor for this.

Question 10

what should be applied on a post op eye trauma, warm or cold compress, visine?

Accepted Answer

EYE TRAUMA: First 24 hours use cold compress then warm compress.  Opthalmic antibiotic are usually prescribed by md.

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I put in my contact lenses and my eyes reacted almost immediately and started stinging and streaming. after flushing and applying cold compress to my ?

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Could gazing at home led light or ice cold compress on eyes afterwards lead to retina or cornea damage causing blurred vision of bright objects?

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Dad, 83. upper eye lids of both eyes are moderately swollen since apr 3.no pain, redness or vision problems. opth. saw photos on phone: anti-histamines + cold compress 4x day. swelling is still there. able to exercise. normal daily routine. serious?

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Should i use hot or cold compress for swelling of the eye?

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Do i need warm or cold compress for swollen eye?

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What should be applied on postop eye trauma (nosejob), warm or cold compress?

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How long does it take for swelling from a black eye to go away? when do i switch from cold compress to hot compress?

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My eye is swollen. whats better a cold compress or warm compress?

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What should be applied on a post op eye trauma, warm or cold compress, visine?

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