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My boyfriend is blind in one eye (it was cut in half vertically through the iris). when he wakes up, it's completely red, but not like bloodshot, why?

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Dr. Mohammad Shahzad answered

Red eyes: most likely it is due to venous congestion, as his veins must been damaged due to injury. Ophthalmologist ( eye doc) might be able to give explanation after examination.

Answered 7/11/2015

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A member asked:

My boyfriend is blind in one eye (it was cut in half vertically through the iris). when he wakes up, it's completely red, but not like bloodshot, why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mohammad Shahzad answered

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