My left eye is red and pains on applying pressure. Please help.

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have redness in my left eye. After applying pressure to my eyes, I have pain.

Please help.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

A painful red eye can occur due to various causes. I suggest you send detailed information regarding your condition with pictures. Have a follow-up with more details.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

There is no loss of vision. I do not have pain and burning without touching it. Kindly advice.

Answered by Dr. K K Agrawal

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Please mention whether you have itching. Please mention the duration of redness. Please mention whether your eye looks small or big after having redness.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I have slight itching. I have this issue for three to four days. My eye size remains the same. My left eye has a burning sensation.

Answered by Dr. K K Agrawal

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

There is nothing serious. I suggest you consult an ophthalmologist if there is an improvement in symptoms. For now, use ice compresses on the affected eyes. Use it on your eyes for 5 to 10 minutes three to five times a day.

You can use Carboxymethylcellulose eye drops four times a day. If there is no improvement, then you can consult an ophthalmologist for an examination.

I hope it helps.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I will update you after four days.

Answered by Dr. K K Agrawal

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

You are welcome.

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Answered by Dr. K K Agrawal

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan

August 4, 2020

June 11, 2026

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Dr. K K Agrawal

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