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1.What is the difference between infection and inflammation?

Infection is when some germs have attacked and inflammation, when there is swelling, due to any reason, not necessarily due to germs.

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Cataract Surgery is not done with Laser.

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Due to aging, the skin looses its elasticity and hangs in folds. In kidney disease or even on lying down, for a long time, there is accumulation of water in the body, the water collects in this area. This seen as bags under the eyes.

        Lid surgery to look young!

It makes you look so lovely! But, effects of prolonged use of make-up, especially with cheaper quality of cosmetics are - Dryness of skin around eyes, early wrinkles, pigmentation around eyes, pigmentation of conjunctiva from mascara . If you are using contact lenses, no internal eyeliner is advisable. Apply make-up and then insert lenses in the end, since they may get damaged during make-up.     

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This is not a site to replace your doctor! Some things can  be done. If the sting is on the eyelid/skin around, wash the area well. Apply antiseptic ointment like Dettol  to prevent infection. See that it does not go in the eye. A non-sedative, anti-histaminic, anti-inflammatory tablet may help, especially when there are multiple stings and swelling. This usually solves the problem. Sometimes, the stinger may be embedded deeper into the skin, and may take time to come out. This requires a consultation. The doctor will look with the slit-lamp and under magnification, will remove the stinger.

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Transient Vision loss definitely requires a consult.

       It could be due to 

1. Transient Ischemic Attacks, in which blood vessels suddenly become narrow for a short time and blood flow is shortly halted, either in the brain or in the retina.
2. Migraine.

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On cutting onions, a chemical called 'Suberin' is released. This irritates the eyes and causes watering. This chemical is sensitive to heat, therefore if you cut onions near your stove, the irritation will be less.

You do not need to change your contact lenses. In pregnancy, some eye changes occur. You need not get alarmed due to them. They are a part and parcel of a healthy, normal pregnancy. There is water accumulation in the cornea, also the shape of the cornea changes, causing changes in refraction. The changes will revert back to normal usually after delivery. I advise that you were your glasses for some time. You can go back to contact lenses later.

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An Ophthalmologist is a total Eye care doctor. He can examine your eyes, give glasses, contact lenses, prescribe medicines, do eye surgery, use laser and provide all aspects of Eye Care.. He is a medical graduate, and has specialized in Ophthalmology, either a Post Graduate Ophthalmology Diploma or a Post-Graduate degree in Ophthalmology -A Masters in Ophthalmology Medicine and surgery. He has completed at least 8 year training in Medical School.

An Optometrist has done a Diploma in Optometry. He can prescribe Spectacles and Contact Lenses. In many places, they are licensed to give some basic First Aid. They cannot do Eye Surgery and have to refer any Eye problems to the Ophthalmologist.

An Optician is Licensed to dispense spectacle and Contact Lenses. He cannot give Eye Medications.

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Twitchy eyelid is an involuntary quivering of the eyelid, which lasts for a few seconds. No one exactly knows the reason for this twitching. It may be related to stress or fatigue. The other body muscles also have such similar twitching, but you do not consider them as ominous, so why be partial to eyelid muscles? Gently massaging the eyelid will relieve the twitch.

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The main causes of decreased vision with advanced age are -