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

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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.

Answered 5/3/2020

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