Conjunctival concretions, Ophthalmology FAQ

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Understanding Filamentary Keratitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Foreign body sensation in the eye? Hello, doctor. After ash flew into my eye, I sought medical attention and was informed that I had a corneal abrasion and inflammation. After using eye drops for three days, I still felt a foreign body sensation. I then visited another clinic, wh...


Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Your physician has prescribed two types of eye drops, and you should use these medications as directed, following the prescribed dosage and frequency until you have completed all the medications. It may take some time for the medications to take effect, so please be p...

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Persistent Eye Discomfort After Childhood Injury: Seeking Solutions

Doctor, when I was in elementary school, I was hit in the eye socket by a stone, and ever since then, I have occasionally felt a foreign body sensation in my eye as I grew up? Doctor, I was hit in the left eye socket by a stone when I was in the 4th grade, and I had stitches. In ...


Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Ruijie: It is unlikely that there is a foreign body trapped inside. The primary cause may be trachoma, which can lead to scarring of the conjunctiva, making it easy to develop conjunctival concretions and a sensation of foreign body in the eye. The cornea can also be easil...

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Understanding Eye Pain and Excessive Tear Production

Pain in the inner corner of the eye and tearing? In the past two days, I've been experiencing a slight pain in the inner corner of my left eye when I blink. There is also increased tear production in the left eye, making the area feel moist. Additionally, there is a sensatio...


Dr. Liu Jingxian Reply:
Hello, Miss: Chronic eye inflammation, foreign bodies in the eye (including conjunctival concretions), dry eye syndrome, elevated intraocular pressure (suspected glaucoma), and excessive eye fatigue, among others, could all potentially lead to the symptoms you mentioned. It would...

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Understanding Eye Stones: Causes, Treatment, and Potential Risks

Sure! Please provide the content you would like me to translate regarding eye stones? Dr. Feng: Hello! I would like to ask, I went to see a doctor because my eyes were not feeling well. The first doctor said it was keratitis. After a while, I felt uncomfortable again and went to ...


Dr. Feng Jiefan Reply:
Hello~ Eye stones, or conjunctival concretions, are formed due to chronic inflammation of the eyelid conjunctiva, which alters the pH balance and leads to the precipitation of calcium, resulting in the formation of white crystalline structures. Therefore, conjunctivitis is often ...

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Managing and Caring for Chronic Eye Stone Inflammation: A Guide

Chronic conjunctivitis? How should chronic conjunctivitis be treated and managed?


Dr. Wang Ziyang Reply:
The formation of conjunctival concretions is due to chronic inflammation of the eyes over a prolonged period, leading to calcified deposits on the conjunctiva that develop into stones. During treatment, we not only need to remove the exposed concretions with forceps to prevent ir...

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Understanding Foreign Body Sensation in the Eyes After Laser Surgery

Foreign body sensation in the eye? Hello: In recent days, I often feel a foreign body sensation in my eyes (it feels like something is rubbing against my eyelid, and sometimes it feels like an eyelash has fallen into my eye, but when I look in the mirror, I see nothing). Sometime...


Dr. Wang Yuwei Reply:
There are many reasons for the sensation of a foreign body in the eye, including dry eye syndrome, conjunctival concretions, inflammation, and ingrown eyelashes, among others. Having recently undergone laser vision correction surgery and the presence of conjunctival concretions a...

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