Redness of the eye

Red eye can be annoying but it is just a rumor for conjunctivitis or other in-kind case of a slight mark. There may be a more serious problem in the case was painful. Should see a doctor for advice in any case it was.

See your doctor as soon as possible if you suffer from painful red eye, or if you have other symptoms

                                         including low vision, sensitivity to light, severe headache and feeling sick nausea
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The aim of this page to give you a better idea of ​​the cause of red eye. However, it should not be used for self-diagnosis of your condition. Always see your doctor for a diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Common causes of red eye is painful

Most likely cause of red eye is painful is an inflammation of the conjunctiva. Next most likely cause is a burst blood vessels.

conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation (swelling and irritation) of the conjunctiva, a thin layer of tissue covering the eyeball and the inner surface of the eyelid. And that leads to the swelling of blood vessels in the eye, making the eye look bloodshot with a sense of sand eye.

Conjunctivitis may be due to the irritant factor, such as chlorine or dust, or sensor operator (such as pollen), or the presence of infection.

Allergic conjunctivitis usually affects both eyes and causes itching heavily, while viral conjunctivitis tends to affect one eye at first (become tearful), with the appearance of redness in the second eye after a few days.

Most cases of viral conjunctivitis occur in conjunction with colds. Usually cause bacterial conjunctivitis sticky discharge from the eyes and crusting around the eyelids.

Treatment depends on the patient with rheumatoid type of conjunctivitis. The situation may not require any treatment in some cases, but you may be prescribed some eye drops. You can relieve your symptoms at home by following some simple tips:

• Avoid touching your eyes, and the spread of any infection to the other eye

• Carry a handkerchief damp, clean and cool special facial and eye cleaned to calm

• Do not use make-up or contact lenses to recover conjunctivitis

• Do not share other people in the house towels, napkins and pillows when they are infected conjunctival inflammation

Blood vessels in the eye explosion

Stress may cause coughing or sometimes an explosion at a blood vessel on the surface of the eye, causing a red spot light. This is called a bleeding under the conjunctiva.

Looks can be annoying, especially if you are taking medications such as aspirin or warfarin (where these medications reduce the blood's ability to clot, which can increase irritation), but it must be the eye heals on its own within a few weeks.

Common causes painful red eye

If the red-eye you have a painful or you suffer from other symptoms such as loss of sight, it is likely to be the reason for one of the following.

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Uveitis

Uveitis means inflammation in the iris (the colored part of the eye). Also known as anterior uveitis. Usually it does not identify the cause of the injury but although it can sometimes be due to a latent state or infection.

You may notice in addition to the red eye, severe sensitivity to light. It may also suffer from headaches and blurred vision.

Iritis usually respond to treatment quickly and rarely cause severe problems.

Acute glaucoma

Acute glaucoma is a serious condition where he spoke a sudden increase in pressure within the eyeball. The eye may become tearful and painful significantly, may feel unwell and see halos around lights. Perhaps the vision becomes blurry Oogaimh.

If your doctor believes you suffer from acute glaucoma, refer you directly to an eye specialist (doctor-kind).

Ulcer in the cornea

Caused corneal ulcers usually bacterial or viral infection and you will feel the presence of the particle in your eyes. It notes bacterial corneal ulcers usually in people who use contact lenses. And see the viral cornea ulcers often in people who suffer from frequent cold sores injuries. The eye may also be hypersensitive to light.

Your doctor refer you to an eye specialist for treatment.

Scratching the cornea or particle in the eye

If there is a particle in your eyes, like a piece of granules, will your doctor or hospital doctor in the emergency department of attempting to remove it. Where he will put eye drops to numb your eyes first, drugged and prevent any pain.

If the particle may scratch the eye, you may feel a little uncomfortable when you put the drop narcotic. Antibiotics drops or ointments may be given in kind (eg, chloramphenicol) to be used for a few days (usually five days) to reduce the risk of infection, while the injury heals.