Question 1

i have one eye that gets red and glassy. my eyelid gets bigger as the day goes on and my eyes are not symmetrical?

Accepted Answer

Age?: Depends on many things - but could be allergies, could be reduced tear clearance.

Question 2

my son has a fever and his eye sockets are extremrly hot as well as his body why are his eye sockets hot and eyes red and glassy?

Accepted Answer

Some viral infection: have this characteristic.  One of the more common illnesses that  cause a high fever and glassy, red eyes with watery discharge would be influenza.  With a fever, the body dilates the blood vessels in the skin to  help cool itself, which causes vascular areas like the face to flush and feel warm.  Orbital cellulitis causes the eyelids to be red and swollen and needs evaluation.

Question 3

blurred vision from anesthesia two weeks after rotator cuff surgery . eyes red and glassy otherwise good outcome.

Accepted Answer

Call your doctor: This may be a side effect due to a medication you are talking.  Call your doctor and check.  Otherwise, see an eye doc to find out what is going on.  Glad the shoulder is doing fine!

Question 4

what can cause redness in the eyes?

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Allergy, infection, : There are many causes including allergy, infection, bleeding, trauma, internal inflammation and surface disturbances like tumors and pterygia.  The eyes may also be reddened by dryness, contact lens issues,  lack of sleep and sun exposure.  Your ophthalmologist can determine the cause and administer proper treatment.

Question 5

what takes redness out of eyes instantly?

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Redness reliever: There is no automatic red out drops.  Some over-the-counter drops can provide temporary relief though.  You need to see any eye doctor to determine the underlying cause of the eye redness so it can be properly treated.

Question 6

how can i treat chronic redness for eyes?

Accepted Answer

Redness is due to : Inflammation causing redness. Artificial tear drops are a temporary, acute treatment for this. An eye drop called Restasis will treat the inflammation and improve redness. Restasis is a prescription drop.

Question 7

what are some ways to reduce redness in eyes?

Accepted Answer

Artificial tears: Start with some lubricating artificial tears. Try not to use visine-type drops. Consider going to an eye doctor to find the source of the redness.

Question 8

how can i take the redness away from cried-out eyes?

Accepted Answer

Tears, time: While crying, the eyes become red. This is mostly caused by engorgement of blood vessels on the white of the eye as part of normal crying. The redness subsides naturally in a matter of minutes to hours (especially if you have been rubbing the eyes while crying). Artificial tears may soothe the sting from excess tears, but will not significantly speed up the resolution of the redness.

Question 9

should i be concerned about redness in the corner of eyes?

Accepted Answer

See eye physician: This could be any number of things.  Eczema causes redness of lids.  Angular blepharitis can cause redness of outside corners of eyes.  Also allergies, blepharitis may cause more diffuse redness of lid margins.

Question 10

why is it that our eyes get redness after watching tv for long time?

Accepted Answer

Tired/dry: Prolonged visual activities often lead to fatigue, dryness, and blurry vision. Sometimes eye strain results in headaches. Give yourself a break and look away from the monitor, use some artificial tear drops for eye irritation. Better yet, limit the amount of TV viewing you do.

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I have one eye that gets red and glassy. my eyelid gets bigger as the day goes on and my eyes are not symmetrical?

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My son has a fever and his eye sockets are extremrly hot as well as his body why are his eye sockets hot and eyes red and glassy?

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Blurred vision from anesthesia two weeks after rotator cuff surgery . eyes red and glassy otherwise good outcome.

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What can cause redness in the eyes?

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What takes redness out of eyes instantly?

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How can i treat chronic redness for eyes?

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What are some ways to reduce redness in eyes?

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How can i take the redness away from cried-out eyes?

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