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  1. David (O.D. Student) says:

    I am loving this website. Keep it up

  2. Phoebe (final year med student) says:

    This is a fantastic website and a great introduction to ophthalmology! I wish there were more user-friendly (and med-student friendly!) websites like this out there. Would make studying for finals a lot easier.

  3. Karen Kimbrel says:

    My father had cataract surgery. His vision tested fine immediately afterward, but 3 days post surgery, he was blind due to an infection. Treatment ensued as for endophthalmitis, but he has lost 90% of his vision. He followed all post-op procedures as prescribed. He had the left eye done previously with no problems and is very healthy. I understand from my mom, that the bacteria is Streptococcus. How would he have gotten such an infection? How long would it have taken the bacteria to grow to the point of becoming blind? We believe the infection was introduced during the surgery. His treating physician now says he will never regain his sight as the blood vessels in the eye have dried up.

  4. i lova this book .i am gain valuabul subject

  5. this is great! makes understanding Ophthalmology so much EASIER! keep up the amazing work! 🙂

  6. Janet Perry says:

    What about swelling above and below the eye with watery blisters low, just over and below the orbital ridge.

    What causes these and what can be done to clear them up?

    Thanks,

    Janet

  7. what eye drop should be used in contact with allout (parathion)

  8. LA TREESE says:

    THIS IS THE BEST WEBSITE….ITS VERY IN INFORMATORY…I LUV IT HAD ALL ANSWERS 2 MY QUESTIONS

  9. I think I got an eye infection from my pet rabbit. He has one and is being treated for it. Upon researching this subject I am highly alarmed at how contagious these things can be!! I think this subject needs to be covered by you.

    Tim Root: Hmm … rabbit infections? Well, I don’t think this will make the book, because I’ve never seen a single rabbit-infection in my office … ever. But, I may include a section on the site because it’s interesting. Thanks for writing!

  10. My one year old son has had bacterial pink eye for 10 days now. We have been treating with an antibiotic eye drop the pediatrician prescribed, but his inner eyelids are still super red. I plan on taking him back to the doctor, but just do not understand why it isn’t clearing up.

    Tim Root: Melissa, it is often hard to determine the cause of a conjunctivitis (pink eye), especially in kids. This may not be bacterial at all … but a viral infection or allergic response. If viral, it can take several weeks to clear (and the antibiotic won’t make a difference). If allergic, then both eyes are likely involved and this can take even longer. Finally, your child may be having irritation from the antibiotic itself. With kids, I don’t like taking any chances, so you should followup with an EYE doctor to actually look at the eyes and give you a more definite verdict.

  11. i have got an itchy patch on the upper area of my left eye,under the eye brows since 4 months ,i have applied (refresh liquigel,neph-m,gatifloxacin,add tears) anti bacterial,lubricant dry eye drops,but they did not help. even a bit,please suggest something


    Tim Root: Kamla, I typically associate itching with an allergic response. It sounds as if you’ve already run through moisturizing and antibiotic drops/ointments. The next step, would be to try an allergy drop. The antihistamine effect will hopefully help with the itching. If this isn’t working, the next step may be to try a short run of steroid ointment to the area. A dermatologist will probably have good suggestions for itching. Finally, you should see an eye doctor or dermatologist to look at the skin to make sure there isn’t something else causing problems, like some kind of small skin lesion.

  12. Ok I noticed my eyes changed over a course of time first the whites of the eye changed tints to slightly darker then I noticed dark circles appeared around the eye.. They water a lot when I’m laying down and are very red early in the morning when I wake up and burn, sometimes I have to rush and use a wash cloth to sooth the burning sensation and get the eye cold out but before I never had any of these problems I also started seeing these small very tiny white bumps appear at the bottom of the eye lids. I went to the eye doc and my eyes were fine no jaundice as well I tested negative for HIV and all hepatitis my eyes just look discolored as far as the white part goes and the dark circles aren’t that bad but I can see them mind you I’m only a 23 year old male.

  13. i been diagnosed with blepharatis gland not draining propley i was told if i use warm compress and clean them with lid care even tried baby shampoo so i have done it as told lift the eye up in lid margin if described right? then was told after time could go back to using make up again treat it like daily cleanseing routine i have for upto 3 times a day, now four months later i still have swollen eye lids and my corneas are red swollen and i havent wore make up was given steriod eye cream from doctor helped but went back to same what can i do sick of not wearing make up and doing what told to only good thing is i dont have pink eye but i do have a swollen eye lids and red cornea help please

  14. I have a lump in coming from the inside of my eyeball, but i also have glaucoma, what could be wrong? Oh yea, wen i touch it thru my eyelid it messes up my vision.

  15. Excellent about anterior segment diseases, If anybody having these problems, must go to an Optometrist/Eye care specialist for diagnosis.
    Visit optometrist- (only qualified ) every six months for regular eye check up
    Regards
    Raju
    Optometrist

    Optom from AIIMS, FELLOW OPTOM-LVPEI
    Odisha-india

  16. I was having unexplained itching in my crotch which I thought to be a yeast infection but later found out it wasnt. Still not sure because I have tested negetive for chlamydia and gonnorhea. No herpe outbreak yet a month later I started itching a dry burning pain in my eye. A week later it is still there. No discharge in the eye when I wake up very painful like glass in my eye and takes a minute to open and see. I went to an optimologyst and he said no sign of herpes thus far. Not sure what this is..now both my eyes hurt and my lower lid is dry and itchy too. Anyone help please..?

  17. Hi. I have a small lump, end of pencil size max, which appears in the top inner corner of my right eye. Feels as though its close to the bone socket area. If Im bending and increase blood pressure with my head down it becomes pronounced and slightly sore. When I stand straight after about ten minutes it goeas away. When it is present opening my eyes wide causes slight pain in the lump area. Been there for about 5 days. Before that had a sore area central between my eyes on the bridge of my nose for couple days. Now ok. Any clues????

  18. hey, i got conjunctivitis about a year ago from sharing makeup, and although my eyes were only red for about two weeks, i still wake up with junk in my eyes and my eyelids are kind of constantly swollen, but not that swollen. only slightly. Ive been to the doctor several times, every time she gives me a prescription, tells me to use it for a few weeks, i do. it works for a while then it just comes back. Do you have any idea what it could be?

  19. I have two very tiny white (ulcer like) bumps on the plate of my left upper eyelid. It itches and feels very sore and I’m really scared that it might not be a stye but something much worse. Please help

  20. i have pain some time my one eye.i used concatc lence but i stop now.after few days my one eye is small then other,plz help

  21. Elisha wilson says:

    Hello, My eye has been swollen off and on for six days now, its red and itchie , I took benadryal it didnt work, now taking sudafed walgreens brand, and also put corisone for the itching, yes it help doing the day the swelling is in control, but early in the morning my eye is swollenall over , then i have one small bump in the swollen area and it itch.

    Please can anyone thats qualified what could this be.
    Thanks

  22. What a great web site! I have been misdiagnosed for almost a year and finally saw an EYE doctor. I was prescribed a Prednisolone eye drop, Bacitracin ointment for use at night, and Doxycycline. While I am thankful for medications that are helping so quickly, I now understand why I am having such a terrible time with the Doxycycline. The eye doctor never explained what I have, and when asking about the truly horrible side effects of the Doxycycline that I was experiencing, I was told to “just take it”…..for two months. Glad to understand the eye better as a whole, and not feel “crazy” about my interactions with the oral antibiotics. Btw, for anyone who reads this, I got this really severe and painful infection from eyelash extensions from a reputable and expensive eyelash bar. Please be wary!

  23. John Rodeas says:

    72this month and in good health. My are bloodshot red all the time and have been for years. Opthymologist has not been able to find the problem. I have tried many drops, latest Allrex, to fix it. I am embarassed to look people in the eyes because I know how bad mine look. My eyes tear up under strain of reading and computer screen. No bumps, infections, have been diagnosed. I do get headaches because the backs of my eyes are in pain a lot. I feel that as I age this gets worse. I go thru periods of cleaning eyelids during the day. Tried ointments and prescribed drops. In the past they would clear up temoraraly with a steroid drop but I have given up on counting on that. Too dangerous.
    I was exposed to defolient in the vietnam but there are no studies on that. Help

  24. R.D.Thakur says:

    very educative and helpful in understanding eye troubles and their basic precautions.

  25. please put a forward link on this website to share info with others

  26. Narmin Tejani says:

    I have been getting eye infections for the last five to six years. I used to wear contact lenses. When I visited an eye specialist, he told me that my infections were due to my contacts as due to my age (56yrs), so he said i should do lasik to correct my vision, which I did, but still i keep in getting these infections, more serious than ever.
    I have had two infections since my lasik, which was done in Nov. 2010. What could be the reason. My eye becomes red and quite painful though there is no tearing or any discharge.

  27. really appreciate your website but just wondering, if my sons condition is treatable. he has reddy eyes, watery and constantly has a discharge. hes had problems since birth.please advise

  28. My son is 6 years old and since he was 2 1/2 he has had this TERRIBLE recurring infection of some sort around his eye. We have seen Dr, infectious disease, ophthalmologist, and all seem to have no idea what the problem is. To this date he has had about 10 of these. It starts out as redness around the eye like pink eye, then swelling and eventually the underneath of his eye swells to the size of a golf ball!! Then it starts to get small rashy looking blisters all under the skin of the eye. There is never usually any discharge othewr than watery eyes. They say periorbital cellulitis and did a CAT scan to see if there were any under lying issues, but everything came back fine. I am desperate for an answer!!! I feel so bad for him and do not want him to have to deal with this the rest of his life. Nothing I google seems to look quite like it either. If anyone could help me, I have pictures of this to show exactly what I am describing.

  29. For those of you with unexplained redness and infections, have you been tested for food allergies? I would definitely get the little boy food allergy testing and possibly the 72 year old gentlemen as well. Have the blood testing done. My symptoms got worse and worse and finally after MANY years I was tested and had 24 allergies and a yeast overgrowth. When I eat properly life is good, but when I don’t I get my symptoms back slowly but surely.

  30. I have Crohns disease and I am aware that that can affect my eyes, I now have an eye infection how do I know if it is the Crohns or just an eye infection?

  31. I got a tiny bump on my eyelid liKE a bubble& it make me so uncomfortable like I got somethin in my eye.Dutse, Nigeria.

  32. I have a lump between my eye and nose – not sat on tear ductbut lower down. Looking at anatomy of the nose, its probably sat over the superior turbinate bone area. I’vebhad this for years. No pain. No weeping excep sometmes I knock the end of it and it bleeds (minimal). It sort of resembles a wart – approx .25 x .5 cm. circular and slighty reddened. I ahev looked at lots of internet images but cannot find anything comparable. Thank you.

  33. I also had some trouble related to eyes, I had back pain which led to right hand numbness and face numbness, I went to a neurologist he told go for an MRI I went for an MRI, reports Normal, he gave me anti anxiety tablets, after eating those I started getting more depressed as the numbness continued, I went to an ENT, for a second opinion He was an OLD 75 years old doctor, he saw me and told me, Son did u check ur eyes, I said no, He said go and check, I went to the eye doctor he said you have -2 on both sides and major eye infection he told me wear specks and put eye drops called GENTEAL, Guys I have recovered 20percent in 1 day now the numbness and pressure near the bridge of the eye is minimal and I feel good again. But he never told me what did I have, like what type of infection?

  34. My daughter has an extra row of eyelashes, she used to get chalazions on both eyes and now she has a reoccurring corneal ulcer in her left eye right in front of the pupil. It all started when she was about 4-5 and the ulcer appeared last year when she was 7. We have seen a couple ophthalmologists and a cornea specialist. They have ruled out that it might be a bacterial infection from the chalazions or the herpes virus. She has been put on a couple different antibiotics, steroids and recently a pill for the herpes virus. The drops work to help it get better, but shortly after discontinuing, as she can’t be on drops forever, it comes back. They can’t seem to determine what it is and/or why it keeps coming back. Due to the fact that it’s right in front of her pupil her vision is affected. When it is acting up she can’t see my hand not even 5 feet away from her face. After it gets better, the best she has had is about 20/60. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

  35. My now5 year old has been suffering from extreme photophobia (on and and off..mostly on), bumps in her inner eye lids, and swelling around her eyes since she is 10 months old. This all started after she had a corneal abrasion we believe from scratching her eyelids. She has had it all done. Neurologist cleared her, eye docs (everywhere)say actual eyes are fine, allergy tests (about to her a most in depth allergy test today since she just turned 5), mri, ct scans, various blood tests and cultures. They say..”it will burn off”.. This was last thing suggested to me from reputable eye clinic for children. After today, if no results are produced, I have hit a wall and need to start over. I feel like it’s viral but they all tell us no. What are we missing? Any suggestions? Other than this, she goes to school (with blanket on her head to get her into the car)..Very bright, social and has friends. This is hurting the quality of her life and lately appears to be getting worse (why we thought allergies as well but they tell us no still). Could there just be some irritant causing this that we have not found yet?

  36. i learned alot from that cuty i guess he is kim root this site is just MINDBLOWING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  37. I have had recurring chalazions for almost 4 years now. I have had cortisone shots and 3 excisions. Almost a year has passed since my last one has been excised and I have another one. This has been recurring in the same eye. I do the eye washes, warm compresses and have used doxycycline and Zylet drops. What can be done at this point? My doctor said if it does return surgery would be needed. What exactly is he referring to and is there anything else I can do? Thanks so much!

  38. I have littel white bumps inside the left eye lid about twenty of them. eyelids right and left slitely burn. can you help thank you.

  39. Hannetjie Campher says:

    My four year old could not open his eyes this morning – it was shut by a sticky puss. It had a creamy/yellow colour that I had to wipe off with a warm cloth. what is this and what treatment can I get over the counter for him?

  40. Adrian Go says:

    I am a CL wearer and a week ago i noticed some tiny bumps in my conjuctiva(follicles) on both eyes, my eyelids not tender, it doesn’t hurt, no discharges at all and most importantly my eyes not red or pink, they look normal unless you pull down my lower lids and take a closer look of the conjunctiva. I did a culture of the tiny bumps and it was identified as Steno maltophilia. What is this disease or infection am getting? Help me please.. i am worried. Thank you.

  41. This is such a great resource to have available for general usage. Thank you!

  42. Looking for a abscess surgeon, because, I have a lump under my upper eyelids. I think the infections are called, Periorbital cellulites and Orbital cellulites. In other words, “Eye Cyst”….

    Thanks,
    ph: 240-599-6773

  43. Hello,
    My partner has been randomly suffering from a white cloud which appears in her left eye only. It started around 2 years ago and in the last 2 days she has developed it again. This “cloud” is clearly visible for me to see, it is around 1 tenth the size of the eye ball and moves around the whole eye, never fixed in one place. So far, all known eye tests of a basic level have been conducted with no unusual results coming back from the lab. The treatment which she is receiving is a daily injection directly into her eye. She is Russian and her medical vocabulary is basic, hence my basic description. She is receiving her treatment in Russia and I fear this could be a problem. This problem is killing her mentally with no diagnosis been made after all the tests. Please, if you have any advice, anything at all, I would be all ears. Thank you so much in advance.

  44. My eyes have ths strippy watery to white moving cloud around my puple and on the white lining cornea i can still see the liquid movements.this all started 4(four) months back please advise me on my condition and the treatment i should be taking to avoid futher infections or loss of vision.i’ll appreciate your info.thanks

  45. Dr.pankaj says:

    Really nice book like to read it completely.

  46. What is going on systemically that causes chalazions???? I’ve had 2 in the last 4 months and yesterday I had an pus filled area near an eyelash?

  47. hi i am suffering from acute bacterial conjuctivitis and pus discharge from eyes and also formation small tiny granules inside the upper eye lid.. i m using exocin and florozil eye drops but not working
    tell any eye drop for this condition

  48. nice work >>>keep it up 🙂

  49. My Pink eye started back in August. all thqtvwas done sine has been different antibiotic drops and steroids. they have not worked. my eye is no longer red tyat was taken care of in sept. but both eyes stings and my right eye vision is horible. has to be bacteria but i dony know what else can be done.

  50. P.s I might add I have it still its my 9th day, and cannot open my eye as it extremely painful 🙁

  51. I have had’conjunctivitis’ on and off for three months now. Have had treatment, but it still keeps coming back. Everytime I go to the walk-in the docotr just says its the same thing, although my kids did not get it repetitively. I am concerned that there is more to this, what are the tests that I should ask them to perform to get results? My eye is so painful it’s causing me headaches at work, and stinging constantly. Then it will subside for a week and then come back… HELP!

  52. I also have continuous problems with conjunctivitis for a while now. I did manage to get some drops straight from the pharmacist called Brolene Eyedrops for mild short term conjunctivitis that I use as soon as I start to get it back and this is keeping it under control and saves the continuous doctors visits.
    I am going to try some diet changes and found some good information here in this article if you are interested.
    http://healthnewsnetwork.org/how-to-have-healthy-eyes

  53. Should people with any of these problems see a family physician or an eye doctor?

  54. Love this site! You guys covered a wide range of eye issues but, unfortunately I did not come across the information that pertained to my issue. My boyfriend came back from a beach vacation and his eye is severely swollen and there seems to be a water blister on his eyeball? It is very red (bloodshot)he has a lot of pressure behind his eyeball as well. The pressure was the first sign of a problem. This issue has developed very quickly over 2 days. Could it be a parasite of some kind? Is there a home remadedy? He has a specialist appt. but that is in a few days We need help Now! I have gone to just about every site I could think of for the answers

  55. Jolene Woodcock says:

    I know this sounds funny but I assure you its real and happens every time no matter where I go to the bathroom to pee my eye’s tear up and it looks like I had cried but not sobbing, just a few well developed tears stream down from each eye and it stops. this has always happened to me for as long as I can remember however I am in no pain during before or after. Have you ever heard of something like this?

    1. Several ppl do this. I don’t know why.

  56. I love this website, I used to hate ophthal until I got hooked onto this website. And dr. Root, you’re awesome!

  57. This is a great site. Love all the information. Thanks

  58. AS A OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT ITS VERY USEFUL TO REMEMBER ALL THE THINGS IN OPHTHAL.AND A LOVELY WEBSITE.THANK YOU

  59. Please help me, for the past 2 months I have had a white or very pale blister under my right eye it is about 2 centimeters from my actual eye, I have large bags under my eyes and it’s sitting there, today I have another one appeared very close to it. This eye aches very much please could anyone tell me what they are I fear the worst. Thank you so much.

  60. Good morning
    My has has been sore for 2 weeks now
    It is very itchy, red swollen and has gone smaller than than the other eye. I have used optrex- over the counter medication but that did not work. My doctor prescribed me with fusiphalmic eye drops and that is not working either.

    The doctor is so booked up and was offered a appointment for Next Friday. When I woke up in the morning it sometimes be’s sticky and also have noticed a little bump white not red on the croner of the upper eye lid. The inside eye is red- blood shot

    I really need help here please. I can send a pic please let me know how. please help

    1. If your eye doctor is that busy, you should go see a different eye doctor to have your eye looked at. This kind of thing can’t, and shouldn’t, be diagnosed online.

  61. Great site ! In here actually to try and find a link between hpv1 infected corneal graft and activation of cluster headaches. I have the cluster ongoing and have recently received a corneal transplant that is opaque.The emergency transplant was due to an uncontrollable corneal ulcer that progressed to perforation! Am grateful to still have the eye (and the chance to regain vision with a new clear graft) but am curious about the reappearance of the cluster headaches after being free of them for 10 years!

  62. Hi,

    Can you please advise if you know why i would have an eye infection for 2 years i have gone to an doctor, optician, eye doctor who said it was chronic sinus and then got my sinus done and to be it had nothing to do with my sinus its an infection.
    I have used anti biotic drops and anti biotic oral and it has cleared the infection but it re occurs over and over again.
    i am now waiting for a specialist appointment.

    my is is sore and red all the time and painful sometimes

    Thanks for reading my comment!

  63. Can u get pink eye on the bottem of your eye

  64. i was told i have an eye infection called parientitus. i do not think i have correct spelling will you be able to tell me more about this infection or where i can get info about it please

    from lisa

  65. Keerthana says:

    Can there be a condition where only one eye is affected with bacterial infection ?

  66. Rosh Prempeh says:

    It’s always fun learning with you. You’ve helped me come a long way through Optometry school. God richly bless you and your work.

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