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Eye redness

Alternative Names:

Bloodshot eyes; Red eyes; Scleral injection; Conjunctival injection

Home Care:

For fatigue or eyestrain, try to rest your eyes. No treatment is necessary.

If you have conjunctivitis:

If you have blepharitis:

Call your health care provider if:

Go to the hospital or call 911 if:

Call your doctor if:

What to expect at your health care provider's office:

Your doctor will take your medical history and perform a physical examination which will include a detailed eye exam.

To help diagnose the cause of the problem, your doctor will ask medical history questions, such as:

The eyes may need irrigation with normal saline solution, and any foreign bodies will need to be removed. Eye drops may be prescribed.

Prevention:

To prevent conjunctivitis:

References:

Greenberg MF. The red eye in childhood. Pediatr Clin North Am . 2003; 50(1): 105-124.

Pasternak A, Irish B. Ophthalmologic infections in primary care. Clin Fam Pract . 2004; 6(1): 19.

Rodriguez JO. Prevention and treatment of common eye injuries in sports. Am Fam Physician . 2003; 67(7): 1481-1488.

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