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A member asked:

Can warm compresses on the eyes cause blurred vision?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Possibly: Due to increased blood flow and tear film imbalance. This should clear quickly though.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/31/2019

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A member asked:

My eyes are blurry and dry even tho I did use artificial tears today and warm compresses I can't take it anymore doctors can't find anything wrong?

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A member asked:

6 years old daughter has stye on both eyes for close to 3 months now. Warm compresses help but it comes back again and again . This time it has come back worse than before. How long can it last? What else can be done?

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A member asked:

Have Blepharitis, both eyes. Have multiple chalazion inside lower left eyelid. Had condition for years now. Have frequents checks. Other than warm/hot compresses and massage, anything else I can do for this. They are not bothering me presently?

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A member asked:

Can too many warm compresses harm my eyes ? I put them on like 4 times a day at most

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A member asked:

For blepharitis, do you use ocusoft lid scrub before warm compresses. How long you wait before you wash your eyes after using ocusoft lid scrub?

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