A 43-year-old member asked:
what are reasons why your eyes become bloodshot when you have a lack of sleep?
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Dr. Richard Hector answered
Ophthalmology 9 years experience
Dryness/friction: Lack of adequate tear production, dryness and friction cause blood vessel irritation and increased redness
use of excessive caffeine to stay awake aggravates this dryness.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Why do eyes get bloodshot from lack of sleep?
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Dr. Alan Ali answered
Psychiatry 32 years experience
Dark circles: Lack of sleep causes fatigue which causes paleness of the skin, allowing the blood underneath the skin to become more visible & appear darker.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Can lack of sleep cause dark circles under eyes?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alan Ali answered
Psychiatry 32 years experience
Lack of sleep: After a while, yes it can.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Can lack of sleep cause damage to the eyes?
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Dr. Tim Conrad answered
Ophthalmology 34 years experience
No: Sleeping too much or too little has no effect on the eyes.
5036 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
How to keep your eyes from being red due to lack of sleep?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Fred Orlando answered
Ophthalmology 36 years experience
2 Ways: The most effective and tempting way is not recommended: using drops that 'get the red out', like the original version of visine and clear eyes. These drops make bloodshot eyes white by constricting blood vessels, but they are highly addictive. Your eyes can become more red once you try to stop. Using non-medicated lubricating drops frequently, is a less effective but much better way to go.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Does lack of sleep cause puffiness under the eyes or is there another reason?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Thomas Wolf answered
Ophthalmology 41 years experience
Multiple reasons: Very common issue as people get older. See your eye doctor to assess.
4733 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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