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My eyes are red and warm. What could this be?

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Hello doctor,

My eyes are red and warm since the last four days. I wear spectacles. What could this be?

Answered by Dr. K K Agrawal

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Krishna Kumar Agrawal is an Ophthalmologist who graduated in MBBS and did PGD Ophthalmology from MLN Medical College, Prayagraj. He is an eye surgeon specializing in cataract surgery and phacoemulsification. He has 40 years of clinical experience and is communicative in English and Hindi. He is practicing in Allahabad (Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh.

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Hello,

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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 three hours for three to four times in 12 hours. If redness is reduced, then most probably you have conjunctivitis.

In any case, you should consult an ophthalmologist personally for a checkup, as redness and warmth may mean a lot of things and can be diagnosed better with a thorough examination.

Follow up with an ophthalmologist for further help.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At October 4, 2014
Reviewed At May 7, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Krishna Kumar Agrawal is an Ophthalmologist who graduated in MBBS and did PGD Ophthalmology from MLN Medical College, Prayagraj. He is an eye surgeon specializing in cataract surgery and phacoemulsification. He has 40 years of clinical experience and is communicative in English and Hindi. He is practicing in Allahabad (Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Krishna Kumar Agrawal is an Ophthalmologist who graduated in MBBS and did PGD Ophthalmology from MLN Medical College, Prayagraj. He is an eye surgeon specializing in cataract surgery and phacoemulsification. He has 40 years of clinical experience and is communicative in English and Hindi. He is practicing in Allahabad (Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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