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Is this episcleritis?

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m73167
m73167

My right eye has looked like this for three weeks... going back to the Dr next week. He said initially it was caused by dry eye, which I'm sure is part of it.... but does this look like episcleritis? Feeling very frustrated and bummed that it hasn't changed or improved in all this time. Have you ever had it for this long? I've never had any eye issues like this before! I'm only using moisture drops and heat compresses thus far.

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  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee m73167

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    Hmmm,looks like episcleritis. Stop the hot compresses which may not be helping. Try taking Ibuprofen 2x3 times per day for a week. You may need some steroid drops as well. Keep using the moisture drops. Denas suggestion of Manuka honey is a good idea. Its often used for eye problems like dry eye.

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