Question
My eye becomes red, sticky water comes out, visibility becomes poor also small abscess in lower eye. This is happening since last five years. I am 50 years old. Few Doctors that I got checked my eyes, told about allergic reason,infection, etc.Since
I am having diabetics ( Fasting sugar: Around 150, PP: Around 200). According to some Doctors, this is happening repeatedly due to Blood sugar. Please tell me about the above said problem,what disease is this & what should I do. Also advise me where should I go for better treatment.
Answer
Hi Madhob,
Whether or not the eye condition is worse because of diabetes is debatable, but the problem needs to be fixed either way. You first need to be sure the abscess is not a skin cancer, and then work on the red/sticky issues. You may need some long term antibiotics by mouth or in ointment form and be instructed about eyelid hygiene. There are several different reasons for what you've described and they need different treatments. You need an eye doctor. I don't know what kind of doctors you've seen, but you can get referrals from your regular doctor or a recommendation from a friend.
Best of luck,
Mitch Axelrod, OD
