Pirate Eyepatch

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Scleritis is when inflammation affects the white of your eye, which is called the sclera. When this occurs, the white of your eye can become red and swollen. Additional symptoms can be: antimicrobial medications, which may include eye drops, tablets, or a topical medication that you apply near your eye

Meltzer,D. I. (2013, October 15). Painless red eye. AmericanFamily Physician, 88(8), 533-534.Retrieved from

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Some medications thin the blood, which makes it easier to bleed. That might be the case if you take aspirin too often or you take interferons. Cataract surgery has a high success rate in improving your eyesight and should allow you to return to your normal activities, like driving. When to seek help

Eye shield and pad. These types of eye patches are the disposable gauze pads and bandages you use after eye surgery. You’ll need to use these until your eye heals up or until your doctor tells you to stop bandaging your eye. Benefits of Eye Patches The right remedy for your red eyes depends on the specific cause. Generally, one or more of the following will ease the discomfort of most cases of red eyes. Warm compress The condition causes retinal blood vessels to leak fluid or bleed. Symptoms may include floaters and blurry vision. the Four stages of diabetic retinopathy Eye patches can help treat some types of vision problems, especially in the case of children. Depending on the problem, you might need to wear it for several hours a day. What Is an Eye Patch?Wash your hands. Make sure to wash your hands frequently. Avoid touching your eyes or the surrounding area if your hands aren’t clean. Cronau,H., Kankanala, R. R., & Mauger, T. (2010, January 15). Diagnosis andmanagement of red eye in primary care. AmericanFamily Physician, 81(2),137-144.Retrieved from Outdoors, wear sunglasses to protect against wind and dirt. Use appropriate eye protection for sports and other activities that could cause something to fly into your eyes. Blood thinning medication Squint. Sometimes, doctors recommend an eye patch for strabismus. Also called squint, strabismus occurs your eyes are misaligned. One eye drifts in, out, or up while the other looks straight ahead, which can cause vision problems. Without treatment, you might develop a squint, which is where the name of this condition comes from.