Question 1

My 5-month-old son had eye conjunctivitis and was prescribed Toba eye drops, which we used for 5 days. But the infection kept coming back, so we ended up using it for 15 days. Later, the doctor switched to Moxiflox. Im just worriedcould overusing these eye drops lead to increased eye pressure? Is that something I need to be concerned about?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged use of antibiotic eye drops like Toba (tobramycin) and Moxiflox (moxifloxacin) may increase the risk of antibiotic resistance, but the risk of increased eye pressure is relatively low; however, it's essential to follow your doctor's instructions and attend regular follow-up appointments to monitor your son's condition and adjust treatment as needed.

Question 2

My daughter has -1.25 cylindrical power in her right eye and -1.0 in her left eye. Is this something serious? Does she need to wear glasses all the time? Can this be cured, and if so, how? Will her prescription keep getting worse as she grows? Also, ...

Accepted Answer

Your daughter has mild astigmatism, which is common and generally not serious. Glasses can help correct her vision, and she may need to wear them regularly, especially for activities like reading or watching TV. Astigmatism can change over time, so regular eye check-ups are important. There's no specific medicine to treat it, but glasses or contact lenses can manage it effectively.

Question 3

While I was riding my bike, an insect flew into my eye, and now its red and swollen. What should I do to treat it?

Accepted Answer

Immediately flush your eye with water, avoid rubbing or touching the eye, and remove any contact lenses; then, apply a cold compress to reduce swelling, and use over-the-counter antihistamine or anti-allergic eye drops, such as chlorpheniramine or ketotifen, to alleviate redness and itchin

Question 4

Im having trouble with my left eye, the vision is really weak and I cant see properly with it. The prescription for my left eye is +6.75. Do you have any suggestions or advice on how to improve this?

Accepted Answer

It sounds like you have significant farsightedness in your left eye with a prescription of +6.75. I recommend consulting an eye specialist to discuss options like corrective glasses, contact lenses, or even surgical treatments like LASIK if you're eligible. They can help you find the best solution for your vision needs.

Question 5

Hello, Is there any alternative treatment for cataracts (Safed Motia) other than surgery? If so, what are the options, and are they 100% effective?

Accepted Answer

-While surgery is the most effective treatment for cataracts, some alternatives like cataract eye drops or nutritional supplements may help slow progression, but they aren't 100% successful in reversing the condition. It's important to consult an eye spec

Question 6

My sons eyes have been watery for the last two days, and he keeps rubbing them to feel better. Theres no visible discharge, and his eyes arent hurting, but Im concerned. What could be causing this? Should I take him to a doctor?

Accepted Answer

That could be due to dryness,use refresh tear 4 times in a day for a week if its still becoming worse,visit Ophtholomologist for appropriate management

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