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Foreign Body Sensation After Corneal Procedure

Quick Overview A foreign body sensation — the feeling that something is in your eye — is common after corneal procedures such as LASIK, PRK, corneal cross-linking, or transplants.This occurs due to temporary irritation of the corneal surface or nerve endings during healing.While mild discomfort is normal for a few days, persistent or worsening pain […]

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Loss of Side Vision (Peripheral Vision Loss / Tunnel Vision)

Quick Overview Loss of side vision means you can see clearly in front but have trouble noticing things around you.It feels like looking through a tunnel — hence the term tunnel vision.This condition can develop slowly, as in glaucoma, or occur suddenly due to retinal or neurological issues.Because it often goes unnoticed until advanced, it’s

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Xanthelasma (Cholesterol Deposits Around Eyes)

Quick Overview Xanthelasma are yellowish, flat, or slightly raised patches that appear around the inner corners of the eyelids.They form due to the accumulation of cholesterol-rich deposits beneath the skin.While they are harmless and painless, they often indicate high cholesterol or lipid imbalance in the body.They can appear on one or both eyes and tend

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Infection or Inflammation After Surgery (Pain, Discharge, Vision Drop)

Quick Overview Infection or inflammation after eye surgery is a serious postoperative complication that can occur in any surgical procedure, including cataract surgery, LASIK, or corneal transplant.While mild redness or discomfort is normal, symptoms such as pain, discharge, or sudden drop in vision may indicate infection (endophthalmitis) or inflammation (uveitis or keratitis).Early detection and prompt

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Red Eyes (Ocular Hyperaemia / Conjunctival Injection)

Quick Overview Red eyes occur when blood vessels on the surface of the eye become enlarged or irritated, giving the white part of the eye (sclera) a pink or red appearance.It can result from fatigue, dryness, allergies, or infection, but sometimes signals serious problems like glaucoma or uveitis.Red eyes may appear suddenly or develop gradually,

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Loss of Vision (Partial or Complete)

Quick Overview Loss of vision refers to a sudden or gradual reduction in sight, affecting one or both eyes.It can be partial — like missing parts of your visual field — or complete, where vision disappears entirely.While gradual loss may be due to cataract or glaucoma, sudden vision loss often signals a medical emergency involving

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