Redness in eyes

2017-01-20 13:01:30
I have redness in eyes' white area for 2 days continuous. There is no pain, no watery discharge. What is the problem and how serious is it?
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Hello there are many causes for redness of eyes mainly allergy, infection, inflammation and dry eyes etc. 1. Redness + itching: allergy 2. Redness + pain + watering + decreased vision: infection 3. Redness + pain: inflammation 4. Redness foreign body sensation: dryness if there is only redness then it is normal as slight exposure to dust, temperature or air or eyes may be red in morning. Stress may also cause redness. I usually do not treat when there is only redness, you can 1. Blink a lot 2. Wash eyes with fresh water 3. Cold compresses 4. Use lubricating eye drop like flogel these measures will help to keep your eyes healthy but it will not have any effect on redness (treating general redness alone is not necessary also) having said that you should consult local ophthalmologist for proper examination and treatment.

Answered2017-01-21 06:54:24

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You may having itching also, it  seems to be allergic,you can use flurometholone & lubricating eye drops 3- 4 times for few days(Flarex&Refresh liquigel eye drops).If you don't get relief consult local Opthalmologist.

Answered2017-01-21 06:03:50

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If there is itching then it could be Allergic Conjunctivitis or it there is slight pain on moving your eyes it could be inflammation.
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it's better to consult near by ophthalmologist

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