Question 1

what are ways to get rid of red eye?

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See ophthalmologist: Before treatment can be started, a reason for your condition must be determined.  Make an appointment with an ophthalmologist.

Question 2

whats the best way to get rid of red eye?

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Determine cause: First one must know what is causing the red eye. Is it infection, allergies or glaucoma or trauma? Then treat the cause.

Question 3

does rohto hydra help get rid of eye redness?

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Rhoto hydra : Rhoto hydra is  commercial preparation , containing hydroprpyl methycellulose, a component of most eyelubricants. Directly answering the question: yes if the cause of redness is a dry eye or insufficient tear production. Even so, a proper diagnosis needs to be made. See your ophthamologist. There are other more appropriate medications for the dry eye patient.

Question 4

are there eye drops that are effective in getting rid of eye redness?

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Many: Most of the eyedrops to get rid of ordinary eye redness from dryness, fatigue, lengthy time without sleep, etc. Are available in bottles labeled "gets the red out".  These are useful for short term needs like prior to a photo.  But they are not curative of the cause for the redness and will increase the redness if used chronically.

Question 5

how do i get rid of eye redness without drops?

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Artificial tears: Redness is a sign of irritation. Dry eye is the most common cause, so try over-the-counter artificial tear drops first. If other things, such as allergies are an issue, than you may need to see the doctor. Try to avoid using 'red-out' drops such as visine on a regular basis.

Question 6

how to get rid of eye redness after taking out contacts? use contact solution?

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Recheck the contacts: Redness is nature's way of cleaning up problems in the eye.  When something bothers the eye, the vessels on the eye surface expand to carry away the irritant and bring in defense systems to help with the cleanup.  Drops that "get the red out" just defeat your natural protective system, but do not fix the underlying problem.  If contacts make eyes red, they should be rechecked and/or replaced.

Question 7

how do i get rid of eye redness with lubricating eye drops?

Accepted Answer

Wrong approach: Lubricating drops lubricate the eye, don't fix redness. Redness is nature's way of cleaning up problems in the eye. When something bothers the eye, the vessels on the eye surface expand to carry away the irritant and bring in defense systems to help with the cleanup. Drops to "get the red out" just defeat your natural protective system, but do not fix the underlying problem. Need to fix the cause.

Question 8

how to get rid of eye redness after taking out contact lenses?

Accepted Answer

Contact lensoverwear: If your eyes are continually red after contact lens wear i would recommend consulting your optometrist or ophthalmologist to make sure you are not developing corneal hypoxia or contact lens overwear before addressing the redness.

Question 9

how to get rid of eye redness or conjunctivitis in one eye. what may cause it?

Accepted Answer

Cause defines Rx: You can get red eye from irritation (airborne dust/allergens/foreign bodies). You can get it from various bacterial infections (often has pus). You can get it with a variety of viruses. Even water flushing the eye can make it red. Treatment would depend on the cause which often requires an exam to sort out.

Question 10

anybody know how to get rid of an irritated red eye?

Accepted Answer

Artificial tears: Redness is a sign of irritation. Dry eye is the most common cause, so try over-the-counter artificial tear drops first. If other things, such as allergies are an issue, than you may need to see the doctor. Try to avoid using 'red-out' drops such as visine on a regular basis.

Sometimes, blepharitis is the cause, and eyelid scrubbing with dilute baby shampoo can help.

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