Question 1

i have headache and my eyes are red. what can it mean?

Accepted Answer

Full history & phys: U need a full history and physical. Easiest explanation is allergies and sinusitis but many other more serious things can present this way . Go see ur dr.

Question 2

bad pain l side of head & l eye w/swelling of eye, redness, l earlobe swollen & runny nose + congestion. l face feels funny.  cluster headache? sinus?

Accepted Answer

Sinus or virus: Most likely but could be clogged meibomian glands, beginning of shingles (if immunocompromised or under stress); see MD and eyeMD also to rule out narrow angle and other causes of headache. Or consult with us.

Question 3

i have an infection in my tooth have a headache my neck hurts and now my eyes are red ? i've been on penicillin for 6 days now

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Tooth infection: Penicillin may not he a strong enough medication for your infection now.  You may need a broad spectrum antibiotic ie; Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) if not allergic, but since your eye is now involved go to the nearest emergency room , the infection may have spread to a facial space which is very dangerous or possibly life threatening.

Question 4

my eyes are red when i wake up. headaches come quite frequently too. constipation. had lasik done a year ago. nearsighted before. what's wrong?

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Hi odds life issues: being rehashed while asleep inducing  sadness, tearing. Ditto for the headaches, though likely somewhat different feelings. Headaches most commonly migraine, i.e. literally intracranial arterial expansion &amp; painful pulse. Constipation more frequent with dehydration, holding onto stool too long/delaying defecating, inactivity, etc, etc, also with emotional controls. The LASIK likely low relevance.

Question 5

my eyes turned red and got headache too. dr suggested systane balance but i'm still feeling the pain and eyes are red. could you suggest an eye drops?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor : Get your eyes checked again before using any eye drops.

Question 6

should i get tested for covid if my throat feel dry and face feels hot and eyes are red and sore and a headache ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Please check your temperature and discuss testing with your PCP. Other causes include a flu like illness other than COVID 19. Rest, drink fluids and please arrange an in person or virtual appointment with your PCP.

Question 7

fatigue ,eye redness,headache chills burningsensation on top of head ,eyes feel heavy &swollen eyelid ,side neck pains i have a swollen tonsils

Accepted Answer

Could be flu: or other virus, or could be early tonsillitis.  If you have fever, you should be seen and throat checked.

Question 8

i noticed that i have a eye redness on the side of my eyes what does it mean? i feel nothing

Accepted Answer

This is: a common finding which is why the makers of "get the red out" eye drops make so much money every year! It represents prominent (dilated) eye capillaries which can be "constricted" (vanished) with simple decongestant eye drops!
Hope this is helpful!
Dr Z

Question 9

what happens if my eyes are red 24/7 does that mean i need glasses?

Accepted Answer

Depends: In most cases uncorrected vision does not cause eye redness   Causes of chronic redness include, allergies, eye dryness, certain surface changes including keratitis.  Redness alone, in the face of normal vision, only means that this needs to be addressed but that eyeglass correction is probably not needed.

Question 10

can you tell me if my eyes are red 24/7 does that mean i need glasses?

Accepted Answer

Red eyes: No, it means something else.  But you should probably go see someone who prescribes glasses--an optometrist, for a basic eye exam.  What you have exactly depends on other history, symptoms and findings from an eye care provider.

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Bad pain l side of head & l eye w/swelling of eye, redness, l earlobe swollen & runny nose + congestion. l face feels funny. cluster headache? sinus?

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I have an infection in my tooth have a headache my neck hurts and now my eyes are red ? i've been on penicillin for 6 days now

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My eyes are red when i wake up. headaches come quite frequently too. constipation. had lasik done a year ago. nearsighted before. what's wrong?

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My eyes turned red and got headache too. dr suggested systane balance but i'm still feeling the pain and eyes are red. could you suggest an eye drops?

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Should i get tested for covid if my throat feel dry and face feels hot and eyes are red and sore and a headache ?

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Fatigue ,eye redness,headache chills burningsensation on top of head ,eyes feel heavy &swollen eyelid ,side neck pains i have a swollen tonsils

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I noticed that i have a eye redness on the side of my eyes what does it mean? i feel nothing

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What happens if my eyes are red 24/7 does that mean i need glasses?

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