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What are reasons why your eyes become bloodshot when you have a lack of sleep?
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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.
Answered 1/30/2014
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