Question 1

why do i get red rings around eye on skin after swimming?

Accepted Answer

Tight Goggles: Tight goggles can definitely cause this. Or allergy to the rubber compound of the goggles. Try different brand and looser ones.

Question 2

i'm recently seeing red ring around my eye   and i wear contacts for almost two years now never had this problem  but now i see it. i'm not sure what it is?

Accepted Answer

GPC: You may be getting an allergic response to Comtacts called Giant Papillary conjunctivitis or GPC. Which is a foreign body reaction in the lids. See your Ophthalmologiist   Not the Costco and Walmart docs. This is a medical condition and needs an MD to manage it.

Question 3

i have red ring around both of my pupils. been there for months. i don't know if it's eye strain or herpes related. i had herpes one virus right before eye redness. but no bumps or anything.

if it's eye strain related to ipad use what can help? any home

Accepted Answer

Eye exam: Never delay eye examination and treatment if you have had a herpes breakout of any kind. You must be evaluated and examined by a health care eye professional.

Question 4

red rings around the eyes, what are its cause and treatment?

Accepted Answer

Allergies : Allergies cause red eyes and skin. Cold compress can relieve the swelling and redness.   Cetaphil or eucerin cream can help with dry skin around the eyes.  Over-the-counter allergy medicine, such as loratidine (claritin) or cetrizine (zyrtec)  should be taken to stop the overall allergy.  Over the counter eyedrops help relieve eye itching: zaditor (ketotifen) is a good eye drop for this.

Question 5

hi, i'm just wondering if you can help me, i've been suffering with server headaches and it's giving me a red ring around my iris in my eye.

Accepted Answer

Problem inside eye: The headache might be secondary to an inflammation inside the eye termed uveitis which can cause the red ring you have noticed.  If the vision is down and the eye is light sensitive you should see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible to rule out this potentially vision threatening condition.

Question 6

son went on a 2 day cleaning spree with bleach, yesterday had red rings round eyes today has what seems to be a film coming over on one eye?

Accepted Answer

See A Doctor Now: It is probable that your son got bleach in his eyes which can cause severe irritation and chemical burns to skin/soft tissues; vision can be damaged as well. Your son requires immediate care to avoid serious consequences. Please see your doctor now or go to an emergency room now.

Question 7

i slept in my contacts and now i'm seeing a red ring around my iris, what should i do about this? is it an early sign of an eye infection?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: No. It is most likely due to the lens tightening during the night, compressing the tissue and blood vessels around the eye. There is probably some edema of your cornea, which you would notice as your vision will not be clear. Leave your lenses out for a day or two and then start wearing them part of the day and build up to all day. Don't sleep in them again!

Question 8

i woke up with an irritated eye. red and stings. noticed light colored ring around iris. small and slightly raised. what is it/should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

See an opthamologist: For a definitive diagnosis you should see an opthamologist. The differential diagnosis of an irritated eye is large and encompasses everything from foreign bodies to allergies to infections to autoimmune processes. The finding of a visibile change around the iris also warrants evaluation by someone in person.

Question 9

there is a tiny red ring around my iris and my eye burns and hurts. what could this be? i cant get into the eye doctor for a couple of days.

Accepted Answer

Possible Iritis: It is difficult to be certain without actually being able to examine your eye with a slit lamp, but what you are describing sounds like it might be iritis, which is inflammation of the iris and the adjacent structures.  This usually causes pain, light sensitivity and sometimes blurred vision.  I would contact your eye doctor again to see if you can get in sooner for evaluation and treatment.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of brain bleeding? are headaches, ringing ears, red eye related? (i was in a car accident didn't hit my head,just back&forth)

Accepted Answer

Closed head injury: To get brain bleeding from a car accident just by accelerate-decelerate motion of the head is possible if the person is on anticoagulant (blood thinner) and have a brain that is less then healthy, such as in cerebral atrophy.  Usual sypmtoms are stiff neck and severe headaches, and confusion.  I mean severe!  There maybe bleeding from the ear.  But ringing and red eye not so clearly related.

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Why do i get red rings around eye on skin after swimming?

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I'm recently seeing red ring around my eye and i wear contacts for almost two years now never had this problem but now i see it. i'm not sure what it is?

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I have red ring around both of my pupils. been there for months. i don't know if it's eye strain or herpes related. i had herpes one virus right before eye redness. but no bumps or anything. if it's eye strain related to ipad use what can help? any home

A member asked:

Red rings around the eyes, what are its cause and treatment?

A member asked:

Hi, i'm just wondering if you can help me, i've been suffering with server headaches and it's giving me a red ring around my iris in my eye.

A member asked:

Son went on a 2 day cleaning spree with bleach, yesterday had red rings round eyes today has what seems to be a film coming over on one eye?

A member asked:

I slept in my contacts and now i'm seeing a red ring around my iris, what should i do about this? is it an early sign of an eye infection?

A member asked:

I woke up with an irritated eye. red and stings. noticed light colored ring around iris. small and slightly raised. what is it/should i be worried?

A member asked:

There is a tiny red ring around my iris and my eye burns and hurts. what could this be? i cant get into the eye doctor for a couple of days.

A member asked:

What are the symptoms of brain bleeding? are headaches, ringing ears, red eye related? (i was in a car accident didn't hit my head,just back&forth)

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