If the infection is caused by a common viral infection and no other complications occur, then your eyes should clear up within a few days to two weeks. Infection also can be caused by bacterial conjunctivitis, which — even with treatment such as prescription antibiotic eye drops — can last up to a month or […]

Eye infection is caused by a virus or bacteria, the infected person can be contagious for several days to several weeks once symptoms (itchy, watery eyes; with or without eye discharge) appear.

Artificial tears: help to wash out the debris and lubricate the eyes. Decongestants: help reduce the redness. Not suitable for prolonged use since they cause rebound congestion. Anti-histamines : help reduce itching. Mast cell stabilizers: used to prevent allergy. Corticosteroids: used in the case of severe allergy. Immunotherapy : if they are non-responsive to steroids […]

Prevention is always better than cure. The first approach in managing eye allergy is to avoid allergens. – Stay indoors when allergens are at peak – Wear sunglasses when going out – Avoid rubbing eyes as this might worsen the symptoms – Keep windows closed and use ac at home – Wash bed sheets frequently […]

Eye allergy can be prevented by avoiding exposure to common allergens by wearing sun goggles while going outside during allergy season, avoiding contact with pets and avoid using cosmetics and drops causing allergy.

The most common airborne allergens that cause eye allergies are pollen, mold, dust and pet dander.Eye allergies also can be caused by reactions to certain cosmetics or eye drops that contain preservatives.It may be seasonal or perennial.

It depends on the nature of condition,C3R helps to control the progress but cannot cure them completely .close follow up is required .

C3R stands for CORNEAL COLLAGEN CROSSLINKING with riboflavin C3R is a keratoconus treatment.

Mild form of keratoconuscan be corrected byeyeglasses orRGP contact lenses. But severe forms cannot be corrected by them.

By slit-lamp examination corneal thinning can be observed. Corneal topography is also useful in detecting early keratoconus and allows following its progression.