Question 1

how common is it for somebody to get blood shot eyes?

Accepted Answer

Not common: Most people go through life without getting eye problems blood shot eyes which usually are infectious or due to bleeding can happen to anyone, but need exposure or trauma to produce these.  Other causes can also happen but mostly these happen infrequently.  Don't worry but seek help if it happens to you.

Question 2

can eye drops help blood shot eyes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the redness is caused by allergy or dry eyes - drops can help tremendously.  Sometimes the redness is due to blepharitis or an underlying disease.  Any redness which persists or worsens should be checked out with your ophthalmologist.

Question 3

what does it mean if i have blood shot eyes?

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Dryness: Fatigue lowers the tear flow and causes some eye redness.  As long as your vision is not affected or the eyes do not hurt or have pus in them, then you can wait a few days for it to clear.  And get some relief from topical lubricant eyedrops.  If persistent then see your ophthalmologist.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: blood shot eyes?

Accepted Answer

Bloodshot eyes: Engorged blood vessels I the clear skin layer( conjunctiva) that overlies the "white of the eye" the sclera.  Usually benign, may result from many forms of inflammation..smoke irritation, fatiqued, wind exposure, lack of sleep, allergies, and other irritants.  Artificial tears, rest, and avoiding irritants usually resolves.  Some chronic cases may require treatment by an ophthalmologist.

Question 5

why would i get blood shot eyes after wearing my contacts?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Your eyes can get red from contact lense overwear, infection under the lense (corneal ulcer) , other types of infection, ordinary conjunctivitis or inflammation inside the eye.  Most bad things will happen in one eye only.  But you need to have your ophthalmologist evaluate your eyes quickly before a beginning problem gets serious.

Question 6

is it possible for there to be a correlation between blood shot eyes and sex?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lack of sleep can cause blood shot eyes.

Question 7

is there a home cure for blood shot eyes?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If allergies, blepharitis or conjunctivitis-- these will require treatment from a doc.  If due to dryness, use artificial tears.  If due to contact lenses, may need to change lenses, brand of lenses or solution or even stop contacts.  If due to environmental exposure (eg smoke) avoid irritants.  May be sign of needing more sleep as well.

Question 8

glassy, blood shot eyes during chest cold. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Common: These are symptoms that could be potentially serious.  Yous should discuss these with your physician.  He/she will thotoughly evaluate you and let you know what's going on.

Question 9

i've been sleeping enough, what else can cause blood shot eyes?

Accepted Answer

You have allergies?: Dry eye syndrome? If this is a chronic issue have it medically evaluated.

Question 10

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.

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