Eye Problems
Eye problems can cause redness, irritation, itching, dryness, watering, swelling, discharge, blurred vision, eye pain, or sensitivity to light. These symptoms may be linked to dry eye, conjunctivitis, eyelid problems, allergies, eye strain, infection, inflammation, contact lens irritation, or another underlying cause.
About Eye Problems
Eye Problems Overview
Some eye concerns are mild and improve with simple care, but others need prompt medical attention, especially if symptoms are painful, worsening, affecting vision, or linked to injury. Because eye symptoms can sometimes indicate a more serious condition, it is important to take sudden or severe changes seriously.
Mobi Doctor can help with non-emergency online assessment for common eye concerns, including red eyes, dry eyes, irritation, suspected conjunctivitis, eyelid swelling, styes, discharge, itching, or mild discomfort. A doctor can review your symptoms, medical history, contact lens use, recent infections, allergies, medication use, and how long the problem has been present before advising on the safest next step.
Seek urgent local medical care if you have sudden vision loss, severe eye pain, eye injury, chemical exposure, intense light sensitivity, a new severe headache with eye symptoms, swelling around the eye, symptoms after contact lens use that are worsening, or any sudden change in vision.
Choose an eye condition below to learn more about symptoms, possible causes, online care options, and when urgent care may be needed.
Common types of Eye Problems we treat
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Can this be treated online?
Many common eye problems can often be assessed online, including red eyes, itching, irritation, mild infections, conjunctivitis, dry eyes, styes, watery eyes, and allergy-related symptoms. Treatment advice may include eye care guidance, symptom relief strategies, and recommendations tailored to your symptoms.
Prescriptions & safety
Our licensed doctors may prescribe medication, issue repeat prescriptions or provide referrals where clinically appropriate and medically safe following an online consultation. Prescriptions are never guaranteed or issued automatically, and treatment decisions are always based on the patient’s symptoms, medical history and clinical assessment.
Some medicines, controlled substances and higher-risk treatments cannot be prescribed through online consultations. In certain cases, patients may instead be advised to seek in-person assessment, testing or emergency medical care where appropriate.
When to seek urgent in-person care
If you are experiencing any of the following with your eye problems, call 112 or go to your nearest A&E immediately. Online care is not appropriate for emergencies.
- Sudden vision loss or severe vision changes
- Severe eye pain or light sensitivity
- Eye injury or chemical exposure
- Severe swelling around the eye
- Flashes of light, floaters, or visual disturbances
- High fever with severe eye symptoms
- Facial swelling or severe allergic reaction symptoms
- Rapidly worsening symptoms or severe redness with pain
Dr. Chrysoula I. Liakou MD, PhD
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Red Eyes, Irritation, Or Eye Discomfort? Get online medical guidance for conjunctivitis symptoms, dry eyes, itching, styes, allergy-related eye irritation, redness, and mild eye infections. Assessment may help identify suitable symptom relief and treatment options.
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