Suggest Treatment For Chronically Red-rimmed Eyes

Posted on Thu, 12 Feb 2015

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Question : I am a 77 year old woman, otherwise healthy, who takes no medication besides a multiple vitamin. I have chronically red-rimmed eyes. Is there a reason for this that I can take steps to correct?

Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
This can be because of dry eyes or blepharitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Health care magic

I am Dr. DADAPEER K, an Ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye.

I reviewed your history.
It seems from the history that you are having chronically red rimmed eyes.

Since you are having dry eyes this can be because of dry eyes or because of chronic blepharitis.
This requires treatment by the use of antibiotic or antibiotic steroid eye ointment, lid hygiene by lid scrubs.

If possible do send me a photo of the affected eyes so that I can confirm the diagnosis and advice you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your question and the information is helpful to you.

Thank you

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