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Eye & Ear Problems — Home Care Guidance

Practical home care for red eyes, eye strain, ear infections, tinnitus, and common eye and ear conditions affecting all age groups.

Eye and ear problems are common and often distressing. Eye strain from screens, conjunctivitis, ear pain from infections, and ringing in the ears are frequently manageable with correct home care. Our guides help you identify common eye and ear conditions, provide safe home remedies, and explain which symptoms require prompt professional attention to prevent complications.

Common symptoms
Symptoms Covered in This Category
Red or pink eyes
Eye strain and dryness
Itchy or watery eyes
Ear pain or earache
Blocked or muffled hearing
Ringing in ears (tinnitus)
Discharge from ear
Blurred vision after screens
Safety first
When to See a Doctor Immediately
Sudden vision loss or significant change in vision
Eye pain that is severe or accompanied by nausea
Something stuck in the eye — do not rub
Sudden hearing loss in one or both ears
Ear discharge with blood or foul odour
Dizziness or loss of balance with ear symptoms
Sudden vision or hearing loss is always an emergency. Seek care within hours — not days.

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