9 Ways Your EYES Tell You About Your Health

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

QOTD: Which part of the this video was your favorite? Learn about my top 3 tips to keep the eyes healthy here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnaTlo2XrpeHZsk

[@QuizmasterLaw]

just trying to figure out if monocular diplopia can be caused by pre-diabetes/diabetes

[@margiemadolora8625]

Ni.1 red eye which I usually have🥲 dryness and I’m just applying lubricant eye drops but looks doesn’t work🥲

[@mariatitley9024]

Pain when you move your eyes

[@denisesaralouise]

I have different sized pupils. I noticed it when I was in my 20s. The doctors say it's ok. I'm nervous about it.

[@pAkdAHollywoodrecords]

💞✨ I definitely enjoyed your debunking of KZbin images of cataract /glaucoma❤ bravo Dr.Allen💞✨ ❤ GREETINGS FROM BEAUTIFUL SANTA BARBARA CALIFORNIA 🎉❤ 💞✨Thank You so much for your Educational VideoS ❤🌹 💞✨🌹 I can tell over 1000 things from my patients eyes😅😅, people might make the mistake of thinking the eyes end at the eyeball😅❤ but so much can be also told about the eyes from the eyelids etc... ❤LoVe N Regards Dr.Pak0da 💛 Ayurvedic Medicine

[@joea.9969]

My father in law had the copper colored rings around his eyes and yes for sure he has liver issues, we made sure his regular dr became aware if it so they are keeping up with his bloodwork. Personally youve helped me a lot understanding and treating my MGD. We ❤ you Dr Allen.

[@Nicola-s8m]

Eye doctors don't make a thorough exam like this. I had spondylosis since at least 2019. My eye doctor didn't see anything but in my primary care doctor tests spondylosis was discovered on xray.

[@jhonutility1388]

The same with me, that really pissed me off

[@jhonutility1388]

It's always good to have another set of eyes, especially an expert.

[@chrissully3687]

Take it personally and go after your eye doctor. Tell them off and reflect your rage on them . Make them feel you the least of your life. Make them remember what they did to you

[@lindagill5648]

Best eye health video ever on YT! Thorough, concise, effective use of example photos in easy to understand language. 👏👏

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thanks Linda!

[@ceciliaayub6791]

I am so glad I came across your chanel and listened to the end. I have red eyes often, but the ophthalmologist didn't say anything thing other than having dry eye. I do have much pain inside the eye and it shoots to the whole side of the nose and ear. It's miserable. Thank you for this message!

[@chidozieeboh4330]

Great videos. As an eye doctor myself, I appreciate your videos and the simplicity of the explanations.

[@lemonylimeboi]

I was honestly really confused and somewhat scared because I have different sized pupils, but it's only slightly and they don't differ when it comes to light exposure. So it's really good to hear that it's normal in my situation, so thank you for including that in this video!

[@cynthiameyer2134]

Same here 🙋‍♀️

[@jae1880]

I got a concussion on the left side of my head recently and it caused me to have temporary aniscoria for about 24 hours. Went to urgent care, doctor barely looked at me or spent a little time asking me questions before sending me to the ER to get a CT for a possible brain bleed. When the ER doctor checked me out he actually took to proper steps and in the end decided I didn’t need at CT because there was no way I could have had a brain bleed from my injury. When I followed up with my pcp she said it’s normal for people to have 1-2mm difference in size of pupils. Just because they are different sizes doesn’t mean someone has had head trauma

[@Kevin-tn5rr]

Brain injury here also pupils we're different sizes and I got bells palsy along with cluster headaches and purple behind left ear from swelling.

[@smooth_pursuit]

Regarding anisocoria. I believe this can be vagus nerve related. I used to come in out of the sun to relative darkness and one pupil would dilate much more than the other. I noticed this and it went on for several years. On the less reactive side I also had a flat affect, darker circle under the eye and lowered palate/ uvula (cf the test in Stanley Rosenberg’s excellent book, Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve). Since doing a lot of vagus nerve techniques, the anisocoria and other symptoms have gone away (the circle under the eye is still slightly darker, I’m in my 50s so it may not completely go away). For anyone interested, I highly recommend the book mentioned above!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing the book!

[@Sahilhameed9]

Best youtube channel for eye health😘😘

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thank you! ❤🙏

[@Sahilhameed9]

@@DoctorEyeHealth your welcome bro 😘😘

[@sunshineysideoflife]

I agree ❤

[@Sahilhameed9]

@@sunshineysideoflife ❤❤

[@Sahilhameed9]

@@sunshineysideoflife we agree❤

[@yvonnemoore3698]

I have to admit that I always find your eye videos interesting. It amazes me what the eyes can tell you especially concerning your health. Yvonne

[@2joesatriani]

One of the most informative videos of the channel. A wonderful guide. Thank you Mr. Allen.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Wow! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MahnameisE]

Hi Doc, my wife has small black spot on the white part (Sclera?) of her eye for years. Then last year, she had a stye and was given antibiotics. then we noticed the dark spot grew into a curved faded brown spot (Like a letter "C"). We had it checked by an opthalmologist, but she wasn't able to give a definitive diagnosis and referred us to a different opthalmologist which is very far to where we live.

[@Kiyotaka_2012]

I am genuinely impressed how he didn’t twist his tongue even once saying all those complicated words in detail or full form instead using the shortcuts or keywords . I rather keep this guy as my spoken English teacher

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

😂😂 thanks for noticing!

[@ananajera9739]

Thanks for sharing. Ironic how my allergies are at their worst and you break down a video explaining your health and the eye link between them. Looks like #1 dry eyes and #5 pinguecula are something I live with! Time to order some sunglasses to slow down my damage.

[@tacklesickle]

The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. Thanks for the educative video

[@BlackBeltGamers88]

They're all pretty cool as long as you're not experiencing them. Just knowing all the details is fascinating.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

💯

[@bethmarshall6510]

My son has asymmetry of his pupils. It was diagnosed when he was an infant. Very informative video.

[@demigaines5644]

HI AND THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR SHARING THIS I REALLY LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR VIDEOS. IM SO INCREDIBLY PROTECTIVE OF MY EYES. I DON'T EVEN WEAR MAKE-UP..THE ONLY THING I SUFFER FROM IS DRY EYES. THE EYES ARE VERY IMPORTANT. TO TAKE CARE OF

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

❤Thank you so much! It means a lot to see your comments.

[@demigaines5644]

@@DoctorEyeHealth You Are So very Welcome

[@sophiemanolis9433]

So interesting! Such a great video! I always look forward to seeing that you tube notification that you have posted a video! Would be interested to hear about how systematic diseases can be detected as well through an eye exam.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

YES YES YES! I have had a few people ask about this! Sounds like I have another video to make.

[@gōl-z3x2x]

Great information, thank you! I think the best part of this video was how you organized and taught this information.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@SOZO_xo]

It’s hard to say which was my favorite because it was all very interesting. I understand a little more now how people can see illnesses in someone’s eyes.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

yey! That makes me happy!

[@benhuransala1136]

You are an excellent teacher. Keep up your good work 👏 🙌 👍. You are not only helping the people as well as medical professionals like me. Thank you 😊

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thank you! I really appreciate that! What are of medicine do you practice?

[@benhuransala1136]

@@DoctorEyeHealth I am a GP and also incharge medical officer of National transport medical institute for my district. That's why I started to watch your channel and it helped me to do my work efficiently. Some of your videos I watched many times to have a good knowledge in opthalmology. Thank you.

[@Medietos]

@@benhuransala1136 hello, do you like "Ben Hur"? And can you telöl me how come most Drs don't seem to care , not examine properly, not want to help and "punish" one for what is disease, stress, slee-deprivation, fear from longterm mistreatmwnt in healthcare, and CPTSD Aspergers, which i inform them I have? I'd be very grateful and glad if you would be so good as to answer what you think. All the best to you.

[@mariomenezes1153]

Excellent video as ever! Very informative. Was actually looking to see if you would outline any possible small blood vessel damage, or something else, caused by diabetes. This was a great video though. Thank you!

[@lucky-pz3pn]

I have learnt lots of information. Keep giving more on the eye health. Very informative. Thanks a lot.

[@sabrinakeepingjesusfirst7108]

Thank you for sharing this information it's very helpful.😇🙏🏽🙏🏽 I was diagnosed with glaucoma and nerve damage to my eyes. QUESTION: Why does the sunlight, the computer, the brightness of a cell phone or television cause pain and irritate the eyes❓

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Oh this is a good and tough question. I was just thinking of doing a video on photophobia or light sensitivity.

[@UN33kWabb1T]

I've been a subscriber for several years now and really appreciate the information you provide. I was diagnosed with a macular hole 5+ years ago (which has mostly corrected itself) and have had aura's since I was a teenager due to stress(?) I am getting older now and preparing for retirement. Last time I had my eyes checked they said I had a freckle on my eye which I was already aware of, and they proceeded to schedule me with 3 more visits within the year - not to mention forcing me to purchase 2 pairs of glasses. Yes, they have a scam going where if you buy one pair it will cost you a mortgage payment but if you buy 2 you have an extra pair you don't need and will never use for the same cost. Pardon the rant of a soon to be senior citizen.... As I age it seems like when I go to a doctor (of any kind) I feel more like I'm visiting a slimy used car or vacuum cleaner salesman! They go above and beyond to find any little issue, push any new drug, vaccine, or test they can dream up to extort more money from you and your insurance company. They make every excuse to find a reason to send me to a specialist. I mean I get it. I'm not a youth anymore but for crying out loud I don't make enough money to pay specialist co-pays for every little thing they think might possibly go wrong as I get older. I went to my GP last week for a well check and before I left, he had tried to push me into so many tests, vaccines, etc., that my calendar would be filled for the next 6 months - which coincidentally would be when I would see him again so it would start all over again!!! Many of these tests he had just performed in the past year!!!! What is going on with healthcare in the US? If it was necessary, I would consent, but it seems more and more as if they just want to waste my time and money so every physician within their network will get their equal portion of my money!!!! I've begun to feel as if I'm being fleeced by the US Healthcare System. I'd be willing to bet that if I were in the UK or Canada this would not happen because their healthcare is paid for out of their taxes not out of the citizens pocket on an as needed basis. I would never have imagined when I first started working that at this stage in my life after paying for health insurance since I was a teenager and seldom if ever using it- now that I need it the cost of insurance and healthcare has grown exponentially and all those years of good health and paying out to insurance companies has lined their pockets and I get no breaks now that I'm older!!! It's a rip off because I guarantee that if I were diagnosed with any terminal disease, they would say the same thing they did about my parents...too old and too frail to perform lifesaving procedures--just administer morphine to inhibit respiration and let them die peacefully. I've told my GP over and over again that whatever money I have saved for my retirement they aren't gonna get it. If I do have a terminal illness just administer morphine and let me go to sleep peacefully. He just doesn't seem to get it!!! I didn't work my entire life to hand over my savings to a doctor or hospital!!!! I'm not following in my parents' footsteps by refinancing my home to pay a hospital bill and end up without a home because you can't make the payments for all your doctor & hospital bills. It's not gonna happen to me!!!! When I die, I will die with dignity!!!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hey thank you for sharing so much of your feelings and experiences. Sorry to hear you felt pressured to buy multiple pairs of glasses. I personally try never to push people, the whole hard sell tactic never felt right with me and is not the reason i went into eye care. My job is to take care of peoples eyes, not to sell glasses. The US healthcare system is ripe with problems. Mostly due to capitalistic business. The Healthcare system is not run by medical professionals, it is run by insurance industries and the people who own the big hospital systems. And they don't care about your health, those industries only care about your money. Even for the healthcare providers, their jobs are put at risk and the industries put increasingly more responsibility and pressure on those providers to see more patients (which they try to call "efficiency" and even charge more or do more testing). Medicine has shifted from being conservative about examination and treatment, to being TEST FOR EVERYTHING, for one reason, because if they miss something in the US, the legal system is very hard and a doctor will lose their license or at least get slapped with a big lawsuit (this is often not the case in other countries), and another reason i think testing is done at a high rate is but because if they do not, the insurance reimbursement for an exam is so low, that their income levels will drop and the clinic may go under. There is a lot more that can be said of this. But again I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and for your continued following of the channel. I hope life is treating you well otherwise.

[@UN33kWabb1T]

@@DoctorEyeHealth Thanks so much for responding and you are right the healthcare system in the US is a huge problem. I worked at the Corporate HQ of an international retail organization for most of my working life and as purchasing manager we were forbidden to take expensive gifts from vendors because, "Nothing is ever free." The same is true for healthcare services. I know that citizens of other countries pay taxes for the care they receive but those nations are in a much better position to negotiate those costs. As a US citizen I certainly believe that our costs could be better negotiated but because its capitalistic nature our costs are overly inflated. Also, most corporations enter into negotiations with insurance companies by saying this is all we want to pay out per employee now tell me what kind of coverage we can get for that amount. With that type of negotiation style, the only losers are the employees!

[@lloyd2364]

Love your info your very talented

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@phanylanderos3679]

I have a swollen eyelid,, thought it was a bug bite but I noticed on the inside of my eyelid it was red. It feels sore when I blink. It’s been 4 days. Been doing warm compress not wearing my contacts and no makeup. If by Monday it’s not better I will visit a eye doctor. I’m hoping it’s nothing serious. This video was helpful, Thank you!

[@KM-os8lb]

Quick question. 57 yo femaile. Had glasses since 3rd grade for nearsightedness. Eyes progressed pretty quickly (like pop bottle thickness). Was told by eye doctor when I was in 8th grade that if I could wear contacts (semi-hard gas perm), it would help my vision from getting worse. Started wearing contacts in 9th grade which seemed to slow down the worsening of my vision. I've been wearing gas perm contacts ever since (a blessing not to have to wear thick glasses!!!). My vision is 12 & 12.5. During Covid, I worked from home & I switched to wearing glasses for convenience sake. Now I'm wondering if that was a mistake. Could switching from gas perm contacts to glasses have worsened my vision? Seems my vision has gotten worse (things aren't near as clear with glasses now). I also noticed that when I look out of my left eye only, things seem to bow to the left a little (imagine looking at anything vertical like vertical blinds, the corner of a wall, the edge of a portrait). Same when I look out of my right eye only (things bow to the right). However, when looking out of both eyes, everything seems to look okay...just not clear. Trying to figure out why of late that is happening. I also have floaters which are really annoying. Both parents and two brothers have had retina issues as well. Was told by eye doctor a year ago that I have the beginnings of cataracts also. Time for new glasses, but I'm thinking I need to see a new doctor that can deal with all of these issues. Any thoughts on the wavy vertical issue?

[@nagarajuchukkala9538]

Hello, doctor! Huge fan! I am 24 yrs old and my right eye is congenitally hyperopic. I even developed 'wandering eye' for my right eye. My local doctors say that it has become "lazy" and that there is no hope for it, so they never prescribed glasses for it (I use glasses for my left eye, which probably has irregular astigmatism, but the main prescription is -1.5 cyl and -0.25 sph). What should I be better doing about my right eye?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hey thank you for sharing! An eye that is congenitally more hyperopic does carry a risk for developing amblyopia or “lazy eye”. It is sadly not as much of a problem with the eye as it is the poor development of the visual centers of the brain tied to that eye. Depending on how extreme the amblyopia is, your doctor may be right in that there is little that can be done. I wish I could offer more help but I can’t without an examination , best to continue with your local eye doctor. Hope this helps.

[@PM-gx2bp]

I never thought I had to worry about my eyes. No one in my family has had any eye issues. I have ocular hypertension and eye drops for that to keep my pressure down. One drop every night. I see my eye doctor every six months. I was also told that I have vitreous detachment that I had never heard before. My doctor stated that the vitreous had completely separated so that I don’t have to worry about it rearing the retina. What the heck? Now I worry about my eyes which I never thought I even had to think about. Great info.

[@NewLifeChallengers]

This is the best eye video I've ever heard! Thank you, you know your stuff!!! 😊

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate that!

[@maggiegallo1354]

Dr. Allen, Great video. Thank you!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MarjCuthbert]

I have noticed as I age that the whites of my eyes have dulled. Is there something I can do to improve this? Could you do a video on this topic? I have enjoyed your very informative videos!

[@doeyx]

Hi Doc, so thankful I discovered your channel. Thanks for making all these informative videos. Super helpful for someone who just got their first pair of glasses and contacts at age 50! Regarding Corneal Arcus, any concerns if I'm seeing a beginning of a gray ring around my dark brown eyes?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Welcome! Thank you so much. If you are seeing a grey ring form, it would be wise to ask your eye doctor to confirm what it is (there can be other conditions that look similar). Usually, corneal arcus in people older than 40 is considered fairly normal.

[@leighbee3]

Yes, my husband has one pupil smaller than the other. When lights are bright, his one goes small and the other goes big. It is very noticeable. He had his eye checked years and years ago and they were amazed at how different they were. They weren't concerned about it though apparently🤔 I have IIH so I get the swelling in the optic nerves with papiladema 😩 x Thank you for your very helpful videos 😊

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thank you for sharing! That is interesting, for both of your cases. How is the IIH?

[@leighbee3]

@@DoctorEyeHealth I get a lot of pressure in my head from the excess fluid and have horrible migraines from time to time with loss of vision temporarily on the left side 😬 I had a lumbar puncture in February where opening pressure was 34.5cm CSF and closing was 20cm CSF. I can't believe that the brain can think there is a tumour and attack itself when there is nothing there 🤔🤣 Thank you for responding, your videos are very helpful. 😊

[@jillhiggins3246]

Your entire video was informative and helpful as always! I got a kick out of the pupils segment. So that’s why some people wear sunglasses playing poker!

[@lisaharris3551]

Read about Adie’s syndrome . I also have my pupils do this. I’m struggling with blurry vision now and it’s getting worse.

[@terryhenson3350]

Thank you, Doctor. There was a lot of great and helpful information in that video! I am a 71 yr old female. Thee months ago, I suffered a TIA stroke and an SHA aneurysm was discovered on the scan with contrast. I have an eye appointment coming up. Do you think that this any of the might be revealed on the eye exam? Thank you

[@abdulkadirkabir7374]

My child is having Jaundice. A liver function test has been recommended by a doctor. Hope things will turn out well. Thank you very much.

[@MartianCandies]

any update? I came down with it from a medication, Trileptal, I had to stop it and I'm still dealing with so many issues. liver issues is so scary, I hope so much your child is okay. I couldn't imagine having it as a child, I'm 20 and it's so terrifying. I hope it's all good

[@BeverlyMaloy]

What is throbbing eye pain like with a migraine? Thanks for your videos!

[@AdvancedOphthalmologySurgery]

Great review! You seem to have left out the most common systemic disease affecting the eye: diabetes! a major cause of retinopathy and dry eye disease! Also severe arterial hypertension is often suspected due to optic disc edema and retinal hemorhages! Congrats and keep up good work

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Haha thank you! Yeah I tried to keep things to what we can detect just by looking at someone - without the need for magnification or a dilated exam. But that will need to come up in the next video like this. Otherwise thank you again!

[@AdvancedOphthalmologySurgery]

@@DoctorEyeHealth nicely done great video

[@villagevaliant]

Can you make an almost updated version of this detailing the information shown by the area surrounding the pupil in regards to what it’s supposed to look like and what the inner. Issue. Also how red/noticable Are the average nerves visible once, One would look to the far corner per se ?

[@carguy4243]

My favorite, or the closest to me is the last one. Trauma to the eye/ grayed out cornea. My mom has that. She ran through a glass door at age 3 and cannot see out of that eye.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Ouch....that sounds awful. Hope she is still doing well

[@johncreelman5388]

Thank you for such informative videos. Explain things very clearly in layman's terms. You would make a great University professor.

[@jenniffiercostello5673]

I always assumed that the white ring around my iris (both eyes) was from cataracts. TIL that they are from high cholesterol (I have both). Thanks! I love your videos! Q: should I avoid cataract surgery until I have my Blepharitis/meibomian gland dysfunction under control?

[@jenniffiercostello5673]

fyi: I’m also diabetic.

[@OreoCookies2076]

Hi Doc. Love your channel. Any idea why skin tags on the eye lids?

[@vanihansen2136]

My eyes have been changing. They were brown and now there starting to turn green. There supposed to be blue. It'll take years to get them there but I'm committed to getting my health back and turning my eyes there original color.

[@toshiaallen5859]

Hello Doc! New here and Absolutely love your channel. I have a condition called Keratoconus and had a doctor managing my care for the past 5 years. He just retired and I need to find someone in GA who is at least as good or an expert at managing my complex condition. Do you have any information on this subject or a video to share? Any recommendations of docs in my state or surrounding states?

[@danverd308]

Just found your video, and your video just made my day! (And happy subscribed your channel). I hope if you can talk about the difference between Systane Complete Eye drop and Gel Eye Drop. Currently, suffer minor dry eye to due exposure of dust and sun where I work, and found these two eyes drops recommend by different pharmacist in my area. Not too sure which one should I maintain it ..

[@indrankistensamy3084]

I have glaucoma managing it with drops, all education re vision is of utmost importance ...windows to the world, thank you for the informative videos , from South Africa

[@JoyceChandler-q6r]

Very informative!! Thanks, I have been having eye fatigue . My eyes feels like collecting dust and I can’t rid of that itch!! They are no longer white but slightly red. Help!

[@georgelouis6515]

I had Lasik done a few years ago. I broke my toe and after that I had a broken blood vessel in my eye. A floater showed up at the same time. The eye cleared up and the floater became less noticeable. My broken toe is causing scabbing at the top of my toe nail. The floater came back and there is occasional flashes in the eyes when I close them. I’m wondering if the nerves in the toes and eyes are directly linked. Also should I still be using after lasik eye drops or just any kind of saline eye drops.

[@villagevaliant]

Hey I really appreciate this video very in-depth and also thanks for the extr elaborations of similar cases and misconceptions regarding glaucoma.

[@s.engelsman4521]

Could you do a show on Retrolental Fibroplasia? I was born 3mos premature in 63 and developed this from being in an incubator. They weren’t sure how much Oxygen had to be given and it damaged my eyes. This led to enucleation and a prosthetic. A few tips about social interaction would be great! I always have to deal with very rude kids, but the adults really take the cake! 🙄

[@Liz-in8lu]

Thank you so much for doing this video. I’ve been to at least for doctors and they haven’t been able to pinpoint my corneal ulcer. I’m guessing I have # 4 currently.

[@carolderuelle5568]

All are interesting and good to be aware of. Thank you for you channel.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

🙏

[@tammyrodriguez1362]

I’d like to say, I love your channel. You’re always give such useful information in a easy to understand format. I was curious about your opinion on astaxanthin. I have heard some very exciting research about it.

[@shingalani]

Any possible reason for a sudden sharp stabbing pain in the inner corner + first 20% of eyeball, while eyes are closed (upon waking up or before going to sleep)? Lasts a couple of seconds only.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

In general, sharp pain in the corner of the eye could be caused by something irritating it, such as an eyelash poking in that area or a foreign body. Some people do sleep with their eyes slightly open - often not even realizing it, leading to exposure and dryness. When people wake up with sharp pain in the eye, eye doctors are often concerned about micro-erosions that can develop on the eye and the eyelid often causes a small tear on the ocular surface when the eyes open in the morning. You should ask a local doctor about it for sure, that way they can look at it and see if there is something going on.

[@suzannepoffel2160]

❤ Beautiful show but my eyes are red all the times for years. I do have a bad back and neck problem for years as i said before.

[@getrichsmart]

I got that white faded look today due to contact. How can I make it go away, because now my vision is blured in that eye. Thank you for your time

[@AV-gu3cu]

God Bless You Dr. Allen , you truly are a blessing. Merry Christmas!🕊

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Same to you!

[@Chronically_JBoo]

I'm completely blind in my right eye due to Retinal detachment from a connective tissue disease. I get my seeing eye checked well over every 6 months

[@christophermaulden733]

When you examine someone's eyes can you tell if they will have Retina tears or Retina detachment sometime in the near future or later ? What percentage of nearsighted with strong prescription will go on to have Retina tears ? Is it true that if you get on an airplane and fly with a Retina tear or detachment you will go blind ? After someone has had successful laser surgery to repair a Retina tear can they fly or should they continue to avoid flying ? 🤔

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Wow these are all such good questions! I may have to make a video just about all of this. During a dilated exam I am usually able to see the retina well enough to see retinal tears or holes. Some people have thinning of the retina which can increase the risk of a tear or detachment and so we educate and watch those areas more closely. The higher the nearsightedness the greater the risk of RD, depending on the study there have been slight variations in the exact percentage, but I usually see it reported around if you are a -1.00 to a -3.00 diopters you are about 3x more likely to have a RD, if you are -3.00 to -6.00 it is about a 9x increased risk and if someone is over -6.00D then they have over a 20x risk factor. Risk for Myopic Degeneration is worse when over -6.0 though, 40x more likely. Air travel is associated with slight eye pressure changes but I have not seen any specific publication linking retinal tear or detachment to air travel, some anecdotal reports but nothing wide studied. The bigger concern is if a gas bubble was placed inside the eye during surgery, that may have more consequence. Ultimately, these are good questions for your eye surgeon or local eye care professional. Hope this helps.

[@christophermaulden733]

@@DoctorEyeHealth Regarding air travel , If someone is traveling abroad and develops a Retina tear or Retina detachment , and chooses for whatever reason , to wait and have laser surgery when they arrive back home , can/will the person go blind due to any cabin air pressure , eye pressure issues regarding the untreated Retina tear/detachment ? Someone I know traveled abroad and had a Retina tear , elected to have laser surgery at home rather than treat the Retina tear before getting on her flight and returning to her home country . When she returned home she realized she had lost permanent sight in the eye with the Retina tear and was told if she had had the laser surgery before her return air travel her sight most likely would have been preserved . Apparently had something to do with cabin air pressure , eye pressure , and untreated Retina tear . If this is true could you elaborate on why , or could other factors been at play ? Separately , if a person has had 3 Retina tears on one eye and 1 Retina detachment on the other eye 👁 all successfully treated with laser surgery should they avoid air travel in the future or is it not a concern ? If someone is already prone to Retina tears and it happens during air flight what can happen and what should they do , if anything , prior to being able to see an Opthalmologist / Retina Specialist when landing home from air travel ? Thank you very much for your prior reply .

[@chiaragibbs1693]

I started to develop anisocoria from having Uvitis (young for it so they are thinking autoimmune related and currently under investigation). Not 100% sure if it was from the Uvitis itself or the constant steroid drops.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Uveitis is a puzzle. It can be very difficult to manage for some people. Just yesterday I had a young woman come in that had a severe case of it. For her, the pupil was in fact stuck to the lens behind the iris, something we call a posterior synechia.

[@egyptoalexandr4857]

Fist of all .congratulations for your carrier. I always wanted but I'm old . .thank you for your time and your help. Aldo information. All for helping us . Thank you so much. 💓

[@CapeCodBelle]

I have a history of frequent styes, probably two or three a year. After my last stye, a chalazion developed above it and it won’t go away. My vision in that eye is quite blurry as well. I saw an eye doctor who said to just wait it out and do warm compresses. I’m so frustrated! Any ideas for me Dr. Allen?

[@victorkibet7903]

I like your videos...i use your content to educate patients as an optometrist.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thank you!!! That means a lot

[@lindamoses3697]

When I first came down with fibromyalgia I had horrific eye movement pain but I don't have MS.

[@morwenna5779]

Hello doctor! I have the different size of pupils. I did check my eyes and did tomograph check of the eyes, and nothing wrong. But the bigger pupil at the my migraine side (I have chronic migraine). And the pupil stands bigger when I am stressed, and i'm stressed almost all the time. Rare periods when I relax, my eyes better

[@h.s.shreyas]

Thank you for the information 😊

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Happy to share!

[@venaldagupta3196]

Hi. Can you tell me if there are any symptoms or problems in the eye that could be caused by Sjogren’s?My doctor has been watching me closely for Sjogren’s and I have had lots of floaters in both eyes and flashing at the periphery of my left eye. I just went to a retinal specialist a few weeks ago and they saw nothing like retinal detachment or anything else hugely concerning like that. They did see the floaters but said they could see no reason for the flashes unless it was something coming from my brain (I guess they mean stroke perhaps). I also deal with eye dryness at times and a gritty feeling on the top of my eyes. Have you even seen any of this related to Sjogren’s? Or any other symptoms that stick out for folks with Sjogren’s? I saw your videos about the pineapple and the supplement for floaters btw. Thank you for your content…it is very informative and has given me several things I want to read more about.

[@georgeross8002]

Hi I bad a brvo with Macular Edema. I've been getting Eyelea injections and the swelling is under control. I'm still having spots of distortion in the center of my vision. Can you tell me what's causing that and is it reversible with continuous injections or any other treatment? My specialist tells me it's damage from my condition.

[@beeoneder6799]

Thank you for these valuable video information. Some eyes are deep set on the eye sockets, some are just bulging out. What causes bulging of the eye ? I was told my eyes are not round but rather oblong, is that what may be the cause ?

[@AbrahamYayeh]

Thanks Doc. for your meticulous service as usual. That said, I have itching and tears in my eyes. What is these caused by? Peace ☮️ Love ❤️ from Denmark!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hey thank you! In the eyecare world, we are taught that if someone has itching of the eyes, to think allergy or some hypersensitivity. I do have a video about eye allergies, kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6bLmXdsaad7Z5o

[@gailsimmons2439]

I would like to ask about eye lids that are loose. They don't snap back in place when pulled out. What's that?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Well that can happen for a few reasons, but there is a condition called floppy eyelid syndrome that some people have. Otherwise it could also be a sign of just aging and loss of elasticity of the eyelid. Best to ask your doctor what they think. Thanks for the question.

[@mnbazkaa5940]

Hi doctor My eyes start to get red in the summer. What could it be? I went to the doctor and it was sun allergy. Please advise which eye drops to use

[@spiridondimaris465]

Dr eye health I have no word's to say you covered everything exelent video as all ways have a good one

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thank you! Much appreciated

[@Sukhi-h8u]

EYES KE LEYI PLANET AYURVDA KA ANGEL EYE VITALE CAP AND JASNOOR EYE DROPS BHUT ACCHI MEDICINES HAI .

[@pattigibbons1331]

My husband has floaters, ( I told him that is from sugar, he has a poor diet ) do most ppl get floaters ?

[@PasadenaCalifornia]

#9 because both of my eyes got cornea abrasion do to having keratoconus an wearing sclera contacts lens On a warm day in California and the solution in the contacts dried up .

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

That sucks to hear that. How are things going right now for you?

[@PasadenaCalifornia]

@@DoctorEyeHealth took 9 months of pred forte & muro128 to bring back 70% of my vision on my left eye .then the same thing happens to my right eye . still can’t see so I’m getting a cornea transplant next week. So I feel good thank you

[@sogogeneraltv845]

Doc.. my eye vision suddenly got distorted, I can't focus on object, all I see is many white spots. And sometimes it hurts and itchy.. also it is light sensitivite.

[@LA-oo6gj]

My left eye is always glassy, no matter what supplements I take or water I drink, I even use hycosan drops,

[@bobmcfee6003]

Thank you for making these videos I’m in high school and this helps me a lot and will help me in the future

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Glad to hear it! Are you thinking of going into medicine or healthcare at all?

[@jumamkare4355]

Have understand well what is Aniscoria

[@lizd.194]

I have a fluid buildup on my eye due to watery eyes. What does it mean and what needs to be done?

[@PurpleBubbleable]

Hello, Doc 🥰 Loved the video ✨ I have an extra red vein in the eye that never goes away (I think that is due to the bad use of contact lenses). I can't find info about this anywhere. Maybe a video about this, causes, if there's a solution, etc. could be interesting. Thanks for everything 🌟💜

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hey thank you for suggesting this! I too have a few extra red veins on the eyes from contact lens wear, it even follows the curve of the lens too. I will try to plan a video of what causes redness of the eye and how it can be treated.

[@PurpleBubbleable]

@@DoctorEyeHealth yes! It's the same with mine. Many thanks, doctor ✨

[@marychan4625]

That’s why I stopped wearing contact lenses years ago

[@rhondajennings517]

I have a noticeable red vein that’s been in my right a few years. If I get a headache, the pain usually settles in that same eye. Should I be concerned?

[@rhondajennings517]

I don’t wear contacs

[@Earthoceanfire435]

You briefly touched optic neuritis. Also the bit about sty’s my mother gets them.

[@kartikeyabhai8390]

sir, I have a little, very little white dot like thing in my iris, no pain, no redness and no loss of vision...........can it be corneal ulcer or cancer or is it common???

[@marbravo7001]

Is it possible to develop dry eye from a stye/chalazion?. I had this about two months ago after it healed I was left with dry eyes and a dryer eye where the stye/chalazion was.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

For sure, the stye may have interfered with oil production. There may also be a higher incidence of blepharitis or other factors at play too. Best have a doctor take a look and hopefully they can recommend the next best steps

[@marbravo7001]

@@DoctorEyeHealth thank you so much Dr. I truly appreciate you responding, your channel is amazing at informing about eye health

[@muhammadahsenkhan832]

Thanks for the information, doc!!

[@sslime9678]

Hello .sir how can we differentiate in chalazion and sabaceous gland carcinoma plz answer me

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

It needs a biopsy. You will need to speak with a local professional about it.

[@Heartless4e_n_ad]

Hey I was wondering what does it mean when you're seeing a flash of white light in one of your eyes constantly bur it doesn't hurt an what can I do for it?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Well there could be multiple causes for the flashing white light, because there are a few serious eye conditions where that can show up, even if it is not painful, it is important to see a local eye doctor to get it checked out.

[@thiarpayan9656]

Hi! Thanks for all your informative videos!! In a different video you mentioned that a dermatologist could Rx a topical to tighten the skin under the eye. I got in touch with me dermatologist and she said that if you know the name, she would look into it. Do you have the name of the topical in mind?

[@tonyparker6039]

My Sister Had Retinal Detachment from 3month ,She lost her vision ,she is not able to see .Is This any chance to back her Vision .I go for many doctor but they said we are late we should come under 10days please if any treatment can comback her eye ?Please reply

[@ismellya]

I have recurrent uveitis (diagnosed mid 1980's) and have had it in both eyes at the same time. Not pleasant. I also eventually became a steroid responder, so I have to take pressure drops as well as the steroid drops. I've been on so many different steroid drops (strength-wise)....treating each eye differently, as a rule. Looking forward to just taking one drop of Lotamax in each eye as a maintenance....if I could just stop getting flareups. I have Crohn's and was recently diagnosed with microscopic colitis. Yippie!! Also have ankylosing spondylitis, amongst a couple other autoimmune issues. Anyway.....after my last uveitis flare in my left eye, and once I could stop the dilation drops, I eventually noticed that the pupil in that eye was a tad larger than my right. I brought it to my ophthalmologist's attention and he agreed. Said he's not worried about it. So, I guess I won't be?!? I also mentioned to him on at lease two occasions that if I move my eyes quickly to the left or right, I sometimes get a VERY sharp pain deep inside my eye. Feels as though I tore something. It stays sore for a few minutes, but eventually goes away. Dr. looked at my eyes, said he didn't see anything, and then he said, "I guess you shouldn't look left or right without turning your head as well." UGH! That was the first time in the 15 years I've been seeing him that he said something I was a tad disappointed with. Usually, he's so good and thorough. But I was never asked to get a brain MRI. He does check on my optic nerve every now and again in his office. He did send me to see a uveitis specialist, but he wants me to go on a biologic and I'm not doing that. I tried 3 different types, and it wasn't good. Felt like I was dying while taking them. I also get random vessel bursts in the eyes (and on my hands or feet) which look just wonderful. I especially get them when the Dr.'s staff checks my eye pressure. Had a perfect red letter "O" in the white of my eye because the person never locked the machine or whatever you call that little table thing you rest your chin and forehead on and it was moving around while she was checking my pressure. I prefer the Dr. to do the pressure. The medical field ain't what it used to be, for sure. Could have been the receptionist checking my pressure. Definitely a newbie I'd never seen there before. I don't like to complain or raise a ruckus, so I grin, bear it, and leave with my 62 year old jaundice looking eyes. Why do the numbing drops have to be yellow? Why not purple or blue? Since the whole Covid catastrophe, I find that my body is highly sensitive to stress and aggravation. I've recently started meditating and practicing present moment awareness. Has helped me a great deal to feel calmer and to trust my own judgement when it comes to my health. Thank you for your very informative channel. All the best!

[@elisabethwest4591]

I keep having blood vessels burst in my left eye. What’s up with that? Usually when I’m super pissed, but this last time my eye was itching and I was rubbing it, but the vessel burst. What is causing this?

[@annb8296]

Hi Dr. Allen I'm not sure if you can answer this but I would appreciate it if you can. I used some old facial exfoliator scrub. It was some I had forgotten to throw away before. It was more liquidy than usual however and I put some on my forehead before I realized that. Some of it dripped down over my eyeball. I opened my eye briefly to grab a kleenex to wipe it off the top the best I could, dampened another one and so forth until I felt it was off. Then I rinsed my eye by dunking it into a cup of water a few times and then I used eyedrops. I don't even know if any got in my eye or not but I am still worried as it was quite liquidy and I shouldn't have opened my eye even briefly because I hear these little microbeads can be dangerous, even one can. The scrub dries your skin out too so that might also hurt my eye. My eye is stinging a little but that could just be from dunking it several times. Please reply. I'm worried mainly because the beads are so small but I hear they can be quite dangerous and cause a problem and I'm worried as I'm not sure but a little of that liquid may have got in. It's Friday night and I don't want to go to the ER if I don't have to but still I'm a little freaked out.

[@NantumeOmaiyah]

Hi doc,iam developing a white glassy heading to the pupil and most of the time ,it bring tears,what could be the cause,how to care and treatment,I am am Ramulah in dubai

[@_the_winning_mindset_]

Great video. I always had moments in my life when my eyes turn red. But in the last years my eyes are turning red more often and I do not know why. I am trying to find the reason but I am not finding the answer

[@nalinilenhan6413]

My eyes are always red, tired, and dry esp. in the morning or night. Where in Toronto can I go for help. My regular eye doctor don't bother, he just says , here use this sample eye drops.

[@jessicafisher1112]

I have experienced significant traumatic life events, and I think that’s how I got the anisocoria, my unique trauma change the way my brain works