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What can cause really red bloodshot eyes?

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Many issues: Dry eye, blepharitis, allergies, topical drops, rosacea, infectious conjunctivitis, angle closure glaucoma, uveitis, any cause of ocular surface irritation/ inflammation, and many more. See an eye doctor.

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Answered 12/24/2019

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Sometimes I get red eyes in one particular spot. I do have a desk job, so I'm looking at the monitor for hours. is this a cause for concern? I don't feel any pain, u just notice it from time to time. bloodshot red but a small spot?

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