Redness and warmth in the eyes may indicate certain health conditions. This condition may occur due to allergies, dry eyes, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, uveitis, scleritis, subconjunctival hemorrhage, eyelid stye, angle-closure glaucoma, corneal ulcers, injury, and contact lens wear. Treatment often involves rest, cool compresses over closed eyes, over-the-counter eye drops, antibiotics, special eye drops, or ointments.
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Why has my right side eye become red in the last two days?
Query: Hi doctor, My right side eye has become red in the last two days. What could be the reason? Please help me with this. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. From the photo you shared, it does not look like an emergency (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). So, I will brief you on the common conditions that cause this. If you have a watery eye and if y... Read Full »
What should I do to help my redness and dry eyes due to mobile usage?
Query: Hello doctor, I have red veins in my eyes. It is not that bad when I look in a normal mirror, but I can see the red veins in my eyes when I use a flashlight. They are worse when I use the gadgets. I know it is due to eye strain, but I want to see if it is normal. I need to chat or an optional privat... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the images you sent (attachment removed to protect patient's identity). You have severe dry eyes, and all the other symptoms, redness, etc., are related to that. First of all, reduce your screen time. Just use it for academic purposes and nothing else. Do not u... Read Full »
What led to a painless bloodshot eye in a 5-year-old kid?
Query: Hi doctor, My five years old daughter has a blood-shot eye and not sure if there is a lump in it. It is not sore. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the pictures you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I can tell you that the most probable cause of this redness is a benign condition called nodular episcleritis. It is a form of allergic reaction of the body to certain substances an... Read Full »
I have AS since 10 years. Please suggest better medicines.
Query: Hello doctor, I have suffered from AS since 10 years. I manage it by diet, walking, and a few simple exercises. But since three months, I am suffering from right leg pain with neck pain, right eye redness and pain (HLA-B27 positive) and getting some pain relief tablets along with B12 injections, and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic problem and lifelong. However, treatment is very important because the fusion of joints may cause problems with the movements of the body. Redness of eye is calledscleritisand can occur in AS. NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammator... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My eyes are red and warm since the last four days. I wear spectacles. What could this be? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may be suffering from conjunctivitis or some other eye infection or it might be some allergy which is common. You should wash your eyes with warm water mixed with a pinch of salt (similar to one prepared for gargling, but with lesser salt). Do this every two to ... Read Full »
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