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#195873 9-May-2016 20:08
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My girlfriend keeps thinking she has something in her eye... 

 

 

 

I couldn't find anything, just this... is it bad?

 

 

 

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  #1548882 9-May-2016 20:18
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Geekzone.co.nz ain't the best place to ask.

 

I wouldn't suggest googling it, or asking the internet but seeing professional medical advice. 

 

Trust me, googling and the internet will quickly you turn both into hypochondriacs! 




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  #1548883 9-May-2016 20:21
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If only there was a place you go to where the staff had studied for years and had lots of experience treating things like this...


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  #1548884 9-May-2016 20:23
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Don't second guess with eyes , seek professional medical advice as soon as possible.





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  #1548891 9-May-2016 20:43
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I would consult an ophthalmologist fairly soon.


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  #1548892 9-May-2016 20:44
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It's probably cancer, according to Google


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  #1548893 9-May-2016 20:50
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Inphinity:

 

I would consult an ophthalmologist fairly soon.

 

 

Start with a regular optometrist, easier to find, easier to get an appointment, they'll refer you on quickly if they need to.


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  #1548901 9-May-2016 21:00
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Seek professional help pronto.

 

At least see a pharmacist as they can dispense antibiotic eye drops that are kept behind the counter.

 

But seriously, I would see my GP to start with.

 

Went over to see an ophthalmologist/optomerist  and he wasnt able to prescribe anything and ended seeing my GP,

 

for some eye drops.  I will not post what they prescribed here in this forum for obvious reasons.

 

 


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  #1548903 9-May-2016 21:09
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Seek professional advice. Probably best to start with your GP.

 

Don't confuse the following three:

 

Ophthalmologist

An ophthalmologist is a medical  doctor who specializes in eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists differ from optometrists and opticians in their levels of training and in what they can diagnose and treat.

Optometrist

Optometrists are healthcare professionals who provide primary vision care ranging from sight testing and correction to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of vision changes. An optometrist is not a medical doctor.

Optician

Opticians are technicians trained to design, verify and fit eyeglass lenses and frames, contact lenses, and other devices to correct eyesight. They use prescriptions supplied by ophthalmologists or optometrists, but do not test vision or write prescriptions for visual correction. Opticians are not permitted to diagnose or treat eye diseases.





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  #1548965 9-May-2016 23:34
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Ophthalmologist is a doctor with 5 years of post graduate training specialising in the medicine and surgery of the eye.

 

They will be the ones everyone ultimately refers to / consults. (top of the food chain).

 

But common things being common start with your GP.

 

 

 

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  #1548984 10-May-2016 07:53
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Perhaps to much watching the bachelor that would kill anybody's eyes. 





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  #1548992 10-May-2016 08:05
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CGG:

 

My girlfriend keeps thinking she has something in her eye... 

 

 

 

I couldn't find anything, just this... is it bad?

 

 

 

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I'm having a similar problem. I only seem to get it at night.  It's fine during the day.  I've had it for a while and, after a bad night, I'm planning to get onto it today.  First call will be my mum of course, after which I will probably ring the doctor.


 
 
 

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  #1548997 10-May-2016 08:26
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Go see an optometrist. They know more about eye issues than your GP does. You'll almost certainly get referred to the ophthalmologist.
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  #1548998 10-May-2016 08:30
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While everyone is her I seem to be having this issue with my leg.  I tripped over the other day and now this bit of bone is sticking out, I tried to push it back in but it didn't really work.

 

 

 

Anyone have any suggestions?





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  #1548999 10-May-2016 08:31

Probably nothing serious, but needs to be checked by a professional, as described above, for either eye or leg!

 

 


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  #1549002 10-May-2016 08:33
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This is getting silly.

OP as suggested above, go to an appropriate medical professional.




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