Question 1

my son is experiencing  itchy eyes, eyelid redness and red or bloodshot eyes (side: one eye only). am i able to treat him with maxitrol? we were seen at urgent care 2 days ago and i do not want to have to take him back if at all possible.

Accepted Answer

Herpes Simplex?: Yes, you can treat him with maxitrol IF he DOES NOT have herpes simplex of the eye. If you do not know this, then take him to the eye doctor before giving him this medicine which contains a steroid.

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Question 2

i am experiencing  red or bloodshot eyes (side: one eye only) . the following also describes me: sensation of something in eye. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Eye sensationn: You MAY have something in your eye.  Please see your doc or an eye doctor to be sure.  Peace and good health,

Question 3

my daughter is experiencing red or bloodshot eyes (side: one eye only)  and eye swelling. can i use tea compress to treat or does she need a rx?

Accepted Answer

Plain water compress: Use a compress with plain water instead of tea.  Tea may irritate the eye.  Follow up with doctor if swelling around the eye and eyelid  is hard or if eye is protruding out from face.

Question 4

i am experiencing red or bloodshot eyes (side: one eye), headache (severity: mild) (time frame: gradual) (occurred: > 3 hours) (side: all sides) (worsened by: being tired) (unaffected by: bending forward, changes in sleep pattern, sneeze or cough, psychol

Accepted Answer

Ophthalmologist...: Thanks for the excellent description of symptoms. Headaches can have complex causes. Based on the above description one should see a good Eye Doctor, Ophthalmologist first and then other appropriate Specialists if indicated until the problem is resolved.

Question 5

do eye drops for contacts reduce eye redness from bloodshot eyes?

Accepted Answer

No: Redness in the eye could be contact lens intolerance, allergy, inflammation, and many other things that no doctor can diagnose without a proper eye exam. Don't let this linger and get an ophthalmologist to examine you.

Question 6

after 30 min of flying, i  get dry, bloodshot eyes. don't wear contact lenses on flight. i use refresh dry  eye drops but the redness stays. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Dry air: Most airline cabins are pressurized to feel as if they're about 8000 feet in altitude.  As such, the air is very, very dry.  Keep using your drops, and consider closing your eyes (maybe using a sleep mask) and sleeping while you listen to some music. There is a moistening ointment, I believe, which might last longer than the drops while you're flying.

Question 7

what can cause really red bloodshot eyes?

Accepted Answer

Many issues: Dry eye, blepharitis, allergies, topical drops, rosacea, infectious conjunctivitis, angle closure glaucoma, uveitis, any cause of ocular surface irritation/ inflammation, and many more.  See an eye doctor.

Question 8

i have red bloodshot eyes that seems to be growing due to me playing long hours of computer games for the past 8 months.does it cause permanent damage?

Accepted Answer

Not harmful: Prolonged computer use is drying to the eyes which is probably why they are red.  It will not cause permanent harm to the eyes.  It is helpful to keep a bottle of lubricating drops next to the computer.  At your age, you might consider some other recreation especially one that substitutes for the gym or broadens the mind.

Question 9

what can be done about red, swollen, bloodshot eyes?

Accepted Answer

Find the cause: Redness and swelling are general markers of inflammation. The inflammation could have several causes, each treated differently. You can try lubricating drops but the best thing would be to see an eye doctor for diagnosis and proper treatment.

Question 10

help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes red (bloodshot) eyes?

Accepted Answer

Long list: Eyes can get bloodshot from infection, toxic exposure, allergic exposure, hemorrhage, and a multitude of internal problems.  The most common cause for most is dryness.  A few have an excess of surface veins that are normal but which give the appearance of being bloodshot.  If the vision is affected or there is pain or pus, then see your ophthalmologist right away about this.

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My son is experiencing itchy eyes, eyelid redness and red or bloodshot eyes (side: one eye only). am i able to treat him with maxitrol? we were seen at urgent care 2 days ago and i do not want to have to take him back if at all possible.

A member asked:

I am experiencing red or bloodshot eyes (side: one eye only) . the following also describes me: sensation of something in eye. what should i do?

A member asked:

My daughter is experiencing red or bloodshot eyes (side: one eye only) and eye swelling. can i use tea compress to treat or does she need a rx?

A member asked:

I am experiencing red or bloodshot eyes (side: one eye), headache (severity: mild) (time frame: gradual) (occurred: > 3 hours) (side: all sides) (worsened by: being tired) (unaffected by: bending forward, changes in sleep pattern, sneeze or cough, psychol

A member asked:

Do eye drops for contacts reduce eye redness from bloodshot eyes?

A member asked:

After 30 min of flying, i get dry, bloodshot eyes. don't wear contact lenses on flight. i use refresh dry eye drops but the redness stays. any ideas?

A member asked:

What can cause really red bloodshot eyes?

A member asked:

I have red bloodshot eyes that seems to be growing due to me playing long hours of computer games for the past 8 months.does it cause permanent damage?

A member asked:

What can be done about red, swollen, bloodshot eyes?

A member asked:

Help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes red (bloodshot) eyes?

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