My right eye waters during the cold season and when exposed to cold air. What eye drops or medicine should I use to treat this?

Watering in cold air is typically a reflex reaction to dry eyes, as cold wind dries out the eye surface quickly. To manage this, use over-the-counter, preservative-free artificial tears (lubricating eye drops) about 10-15 minutes before going outside to create a protective moisture barrier. Good options include brands like Systane, Refresh, or Hylo-Tear. Additionally, wearing wrap-around sunglasses outdoors can shield your eyes from the wind. If the tearing persists or is accompanied by pain, redness, or discharge, please consult an eye specialist to rule out a blocked tear duct.

There is swelling and a burning sensation on the left upper eyebrow. I have been using medicines from an old prescription (excluding the tablets) for the past 3 days, but there is no improvement. What medicines should be used to treat this?

Please stop using your old prescription immediately. Using leftover medications can worsen irritation, cause side effects, or delay proper healing. A burning sensation and swelling on one side of your eyebrow could indicate shingles (herpes zoster), contact dermatitis, or a localized skin infection. Because this is very close to your eye, it is critical that you do not self-medicate. Shingles near the eye requires urgent antiviral treatment to protect your vision. Please consult a doctor or an ophthalmologist today for an accurate diagnosis and the correct prescription, which may include targeted oral antivirals, antibiotics, or specific eye drops.

I have eye swelling and had LASIK surgery in 2011. Occasionally, my eyes swell, and I'd like to know why.

Years after LASIK, occasional eye edema is typically caused by allergies, dry eyes, eye strain, or mild infections rather than the procedure itself. See an eye doctor to rule out illnesses like blepharitis or sinus-related problems if swelling is painful, frequent, or interferes with vision.

I have been experiencing eye problems for the last 6 months, mainly dry eyes and white discharge. I wear spectacles, and my vision is normal. I cannot sit in front of a computer or TV for more than an hour because it causes headaches and severe eye pain. Doctors say it is Dry Eye Syndrome and suggested Omega-3 supplements and anti-allergy medicines, but the problem persists. What else can I do to manage this condition?

Persistent symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome can sometimes occur due to long screen time, reduced blinking, or environmental factors. In addition to Omega-3 supplements, you can try using preservative-free lubricating eye drops regularly, follow the 20-20-20 rule while using screens (every 20 minutes look 20 feet away for 20 seconds), take frequent breaks, and keep your eyes well hydrated. Using a humidifier and limiting exposure to air conditioning or dust may also help.

Last month, I had SMILE in LE and ICL in RE. I didn't have any problems with LE, but when I see light with my right eye, I can see circles around it that get bigger and smaller as the light gets closer or farther away. Is that a long-term adverse effect? There are moments when my right eye seems a little heavy. For both eyes, I'm currently using genteal gel and SSYS0106.

Following implantable collamer lens surgery, seeing circles or halos around lights may occasionally occur during the healing phase, particularly at night, and it may progressively become better over a period of weeks to months. Following eye treatments, some dryness or heaviness may also develop; Genteal Gel and Systane Eye Drops may aid with comfort and dryness. However, you should get in touch with your eye surgeon right away to rule out conditions like elevated eye pressure or lens-related disorders if the halos are getting worse, your vision gets hazy, you experience redness, intense discomfort, headaches, or nausea.