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I have noticed that the transparent layer over my the white part of my eye is unusually loose in the past week or two. I have always had string like mucus that I have to take out of my eye every morning. I have been wearing contacts (soft) for the last 6 months. Is this something I should worry about? Should I go see my eye doctor immediately?
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Tue, 10 Jun 2014
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Hello
It seems from the history that you are having swollen conjunctiva and stringy mucus discharge for last 6 months. Since you are also using contact lenses, these symptoms indicate allergic conjunctivitis. The treatment is by use of anti-allergic eye drops and stopping the use of contact lenses till the symptoms are relieved.
Hence I advice you to consult your ophthalmologist for confirmation of diagnosis and treatment accordingly.
Thank you
It seems from the history that you are having swollen conjunctiva and stringy mucus discharge for last 6 months. Since you are also using contact lenses, these symptoms indicate allergic conjunctivitis. The treatment is by use of anti-allergic eye drops and stopping the use of contact lenses till the symptoms are relieved.
Hence I advice you to consult your ophthalmologist for confirmation of diagnosis and treatment accordingly.
Thank you
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