What are Bloodshot eyes?
The surface of the eyeball exhibits small, dilated blood vessels.
Symptoms of Bloodshot eyes
- The white of the eyeball shows red-spread veins.
Causes of Bloodshot eyes
- Insufficient tear production.
- Eyestrain.
- Excessive rubbing of eyes.
- Some irritant or allergy.
- Alcohol consumption.
- Overuse of contact lenses.
- Lack of sleep.
- Hay fever.
- Cold and Flu can be the causes.
- Conjunctivitis is an infection where the eyes itch, redden and have a discharge.
Home Remedies for Bloodshot eyes
- Use eye drops or eye washes carefully.
- Eye washes usually contain saline solution or boric acid and eye-drops contain decongestant to constrict blood vessels.
- Use cold compress or wash your face and eyelids with cold water
How can one prevent Bloodshot eyes
- Avoid too much alcohol consumption at one time.
- Wash your eyes regularly if you work on a computer for a long time. Avoid straining your eyes too much.
- Do not watch too much TV at a stretch.
- Wear sunglasses if you are exposed to bright sunlight for a long time.
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