Question 1

is it okay to have bloodshot eyes after pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The redness will go away.  The bloodshot, dilated vessels, are the bodies way of attacking the problem.  When you are all better the redness will likely be the last thing left.

Question 2

bloodshot eyes, clear discharge, fuzzy vision. no pain. not allergic conjunctivitis or dry-eye. prednisolone helped, but symptoms returned. ideas?

Accepted Answer

See eye doctor: But I suspect that you may have dry eyes which may respond to regular use (3-4x/day) of artificial tear preferably in single-dose form.  One of the major symptoms of dry eyes is tearing because the body is trying to overcome the dryness by periodically producing tear.  I would not advise using prednisone for this condition.

Question 3

i am experiencing  itchy eyes, bloodshot eyes (side: one eye only) and eyelid swelling. looks like a have viral conjunctivitis. what eye drop i need?

Accepted Answer

Viral Conjunctivitis: Not treating - this is a common option for mild or moderate infections. Your tears contain chemicals that fight off germs (bacteria). Without treatment, most cases of infective conjunctivitis clear on their own within 1-2 weeks. Often they clear within 2-5 days. If symptoms become worse then see a doctor to check your eye and to see if you need treatment.
Bathing the eyes - using cool clean water;

Question 4

my eyes both are looking "bloodshot" and hurting and getting some gunk in them do you think it's pink eye and do i need to go to the doctor?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Going to the doctor, the answer is yes. In all likelihood, you have a bacterial conjunctivitis but that's from afar. Your doctor can see you and make the best diagnosis and treatment.

Question 5

i have pink eye in both eyes. painful, lots of discharge and burning sensation as well as itchiness. eyes are bloodshot with yellow discharge.

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: You should see your doctor or go to an urgent care as soon as you can. You can try clean warm water compresses to your eyes, which may bring some relief.  Change these frequently, and make sure to wash your hands well, as this can be infectious.   If you wear contacts, make sure you do not until this is completely resolved.

Question 6

can i use eye drops to treat the redness from pink eye? i'm using an antibiotic cream from my doctor to cure my pink eye, but it doesn't treat the redness. is it safe to use visine or something similar to make my eyes less bloodshot?

Accepted Answer

During : During the course of response to an infection the eyes will become red from dilated blood vessels responding to the inciting agent.  Any use of drops to get rid of the red may at times irritate and burn the eye more on application and may have a contra-effect.  I recommend using less irritating preservative-free artificial tears such as refresh to help improve the redness.  This will be a slow but less irritating process.

Question 7

is it normal to have bloodshot eye after pink eye?

Accepted Answer

During & after: During "pink eye" people generally have red "bloodshot" eyes, and this can persist for a little while once you've treated the pink eye, but it should gradually resolve. If it isn't then you'd need to consider alternative causes of red eye (ex allergies, corneal abrasion, subconjuctival hemorrhage, blepharitis, dry eyes, others), and this may necessitate a trip to the eye doctor.

Question 8

the inner corner of my right eye has been really red and bloodshot all day but isn't itchy. could i have pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: It may just be a minor irritation.  If the redness spreads and there is discharge, itching, burning tomorrow then you should be checked for pink eye.

Question 9

how are pink eye and blood shot eyes different?

Accepted Answer

Difficult: Even for medical doctors, this is difficult
there is a simple new test that can readily identify pink eye.

Question 10

can you have pink eye and then have blood shot eyes remain two weeks after?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pink eye can last up to two weeks.  There are certain forms of this condition that can cause bloodshot eyes.  As long as there is not pain or decreased vision, and you are not experiencing blood pressure issues, it should resolve within a few weeks of onset.  Certain medications can also cause this, so you may want to get this evaluated.

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Is it okay to have bloodshot eyes after pink eye?

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Bloodshot eyes, clear discharge, fuzzy vision. no pain. not allergic conjunctivitis or dry-eye. prednisolone helped, but symptoms returned. ideas?

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I am experiencing itchy eyes, bloodshot eyes (side: one eye only) and eyelid swelling. looks like a have viral conjunctivitis. what eye drop i need?

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My eyes both are looking "bloodshot" and hurting and getting some gunk in them do you think it's pink eye and do i need to go to the doctor?

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I have pink eye in both eyes. painful, lots of discharge and burning sensation as well as itchiness. eyes are bloodshot with yellow discharge.

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Can i use eye drops to treat the redness from pink eye? i'm using an antibiotic cream from my doctor to cure my pink eye, but it doesn't treat the redness. is it safe to use visine or something similar to make my eyes less bloodshot?

A member asked:

Is it normal to have bloodshot eye after pink eye?

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The inner corner of my right eye has been really red and bloodshot all day but isn't itchy. could i have pink eye?

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How are pink eye and blood shot eyes different?

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Can you have pink eye and then have blood shot eyes remain two weeks after?

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