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$Unique_ID{BRK00148}
$Pretitle{}
$Title{What Is the Reason For Bloodshot Eyes?}
$Subject{conjunctivitis red eye irritations Sense Senses Bloodshot Eyes
artificial tears tear blurry blurred vision eyelashes eyelash crusts discharge
eyelids eyelid discharges sight}
$Volume{F-21}
$Log{
Conjunctivitis of the Eye*0010401.scf}
Copyright (c) 1991-92,1993 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
What Is the Reason For Bloodshot Eyes?
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QUESTION: I know a good night on the town can get me, but what is the reason
for blood shot eyes? My wife tells me they can be contagious, but I don't see
how that can be possible. Do I need to see my local doctor or can you help?
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ANSWER: There are many reasons for those red eyes, and while lack of sleep is
one of them, there are others that are a bit more serious, and may, as your
wife has informed you, be contagious. For eyes irritated by wind or sun, or
from specks, or too little rest, an eyewash using artificial tears may be
treatment enough (along with the necessary sleep). Overuse of contact lenses,
improper care and cleansing, is also another frequent source of eye
irritations. A few days of rest without lenses may be the answer here.
However, if your vision is blurred, you find crusts in your eyelashes, feel
pain in your eyes, or see a discharge from under your eyelids, you better be
on your way to your physician. Such signs and symptoms indicate that
something is happening that requires attention, and probably medication as
well. Infection of the clear membrane that covers the eye (conjunctivitis) is
an infection that spreads to other members of the family quite readily, and
you will all have to follow a careful discipline of maintaining separate
towels and washcloths and frequent hand washing. Fortunately, such
infections resolve rapidly once the proper antibiotic is prescribed and
applied as per directions.
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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
problem.