What Causes Discharge From My Red Eye And Why Am I Having Blurred Vision?

Posted on Mon, 30 Dec 2013

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Mon, 30 Dec 2013 Answered on

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Question : recurring red eye c discharge and blurry vision

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: It may be due to conjunctivitis. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX Thanks for writing to XXXXXXX Red eye with discharge and blurred vision may be due to many reasons like conjunctivitis(infection of conjunctiva due to bacterial,viral or allergic causes),keratitis etc. You need proper ophthalmoscopic examination. Firstly you can take antibiotic eye drops like Moxifloxacin,Thrice daily in both eyes for five days.It is for bacterial cause. Viral,Allergic causes should also be ruled out. Other conditions like keratitis,herpes involving eyes should also be ruled out. Fundal examination of eyes should also be done to exclude other causes. You can consult ophthalmologist if necessary. Get well soon. Hope i have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar