Watery Eyes (Epiphora)
Watery eyes or Epiphora, is a clinical condition caused by excessive tear production or poor tear duct drainage.
Symptoms
Explore common eye symptoms, including blurred vision, eye pain, flashes and floaters, red eyes and sensitivity to light. Learn about possible causes, warning signs and when to seek assessment from an eye specialist at Eagle Eye Centre Malaysia.
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Twitching Eyelids
Twitching eyelids, also known as eyelid spasms, refers to involuntary muscle contractions around the eyes.
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Sensitivity to Light (Photophobia)
Sensitivity to light, commonly referred to as photophobia, is an ocular condition where exposure to light causes significant eye discomfort or pain.
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Loss of Vision
Vision loss is a decrease in your ability to see clearly, whether partially or completely.
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Red eyes
Eye or eyelid redness is often temporary, caused by irritated blood vessels.
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Halos & Glare
Halos appear as glowing circles or bright rings around light sources, such as streetlamps or oncoming car headlights.
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Foreign body sensation
Foreign body sensation refers to the uncomfortable feeling that something is stuck in your eye, even when...
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Eye Floaters and Flashes of Light
Eye floaters appear as small dark spots, rings, or wavy lines that float across your line of sight.
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Eye Pain
Eye pain can show up in several different ways. You might feel a burning, itching, dull aching, or throbbing sensation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed and safest surgeries worldwide. However, as with any procedure, complications can occur.
Possible complications include:
- Mild infection or inflammation
- Temporary irritation or light sensitivity
- Raised eye pressure
Most complications are uncommon, mild, and treatable when detected early. Your surgeon will explain risks before surgery.
Laser vision correction is permanent.
Minor fluctuations may occur during the first 3–6 months as healing takes place.
- If you wear soft lenses it is advisable to stop wearing them for 1 week before the pre-operative consultation but if it is not possible for you to stop wearing them for 1 week then the minimum that you should stop them for is 3 days.
- If you wear hard/ gas permeable lenses it is advisable to stop wearing them for 2 weeks or for a minimum of 1 week prior to the pre-operative consultation.
Cataract surgery is typically not painful. It is performed under local anaesthesia, usually with numbing eye drops. Mild discomfort or light sensitivity may occur for a few days after surgery and can be managed with prescribed eye drops.
