I have red eyes with dryness after using eye shadow. What to do?

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I have gone through the photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and it does not look like infective conjunctivitis. If it recurs again and again, then you can take a note of it whether it occurs on the days of wearing cosmetics and when wearing contact lenses. The makeup can deposit under the lens and it cause inflammation. Secondly, if you are wearing contact lenses for many years, then you can develop intolerance to it gradually. So every time when you put it, you can see the eyes to be turned pink at the end of the day. Thirdly, usage of contraceptives can aggravate dry eyes and it is seen more in contact lens users. Certain systemic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and Sjogren's syndrome can manifest as dry eyes. More commonly ocular surface disease has a vicious cycle of dryness that causes inflammation and aggravates dryness. It is managed by using a mild steroid eye drop called Fluromethalone four times a day for a week along with frequent lubricating eye drops. Cyclosporin eye drops can also be used for a month or two instead of Fluromethalone. You need to look for stiffness or painful joints or dry mouth. Try to stay away from lenses for a month and see for improvement. You might need Lasik (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) for power removal once the pandemic subsides.