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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What Causes Red Eyes?<\/a><\/li>
Symptoms of Red Eyes<\/a><\/li>
Home Remedies for Red Eyes<\/a><\/li>
When to Seek Medical Help?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWe have all experienced a red, itchy eye at some point in our lives. A red eye is generally used to describe irritated, red, and bloodshot eyes. Eye redness can be painful and extremely uncomfortable. A red eye is the first sign of eye inflammation 1<\/a><\/sup>. Red eyes may be relatively harmless and can easily improve with home remedies. However, if the red eye is accompanied by swelling, eye pain, light sensitivity, or blurry vision, you must immediately seek medical help. A red eye is the result of a reaction to something that irritates your eye. It can affect one or both eyes and might appear suddenly or progress with time; it can be due to eye injury or an allergic reaction to some foreign substance that entered your eyes 2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>What Causes Red Eyes?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Red eyes can occur due to several reasons. Sometimes, they can occur even due to daily habits like staring at your computer screen for too long without any break or wearing contact lenses for a prolonged hours. Other causes of red eyes include the following underlying conditions:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Blepharitis (inflamed eyelid)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Allergy\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Dry eyes\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Glaucoma (increased blood pressure in the eyes)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Conjunctivitis, also called as pink eye\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Eye injury\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Excessive alcohol use\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smoking 2<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Red eyes is a common symptom but Eye infection and foreign body should be ruled out by consulting an Ophthalmologist.<\/p>\nDr. M.G. Kartheeka, MBBS, MD(Pediatrics)<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Symptoms of Red Eyes<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Redness of eyes is itself a symptom as a result of some irritation. Signs and symptoms that may accompany a red eye include:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Eye discharge\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pain\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Itching\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Watering of eyes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Change in vision\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Photophobia (eye discomfort in bright light)1<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Red eyes are very common and can be caused by allergies, viral infections, or dry eyes. But sometimes they are the result of more serious conditions that need medical attention. If they persist with a change in vision, consult your ophthalmologist.<\/p>\nDr. Ashish Bajaj, M.B.B.S., M.D. in Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Home Remedies for Red Eyes<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThere are various home remedies for red eyes that you can use before rushing to a doctor. Sometimes gently washing the eyes, resting them, lightly massaging the eyelids, or using a compress for closed eyes might be enough to settle redness of eyes 2<\/a><\/sup>. Here are some hacks that you can use as home remedies for red eyes:\u00a0<\/p>
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