Red eye
Red eyes can indicate many conditions. Red eyes may perceive as alarming, but generally they are most likely to be caused by a minor eye condition.
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COMMON CAUSES OF RED EYE
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis, or ‘pink eye’, is a condition where the white part of the eye becomes pink or red. This is due to inflammation of the eye’s clear outer layer (known as the conjuctivae) and the inside of the eyelid.
Conjunctivitis can be highly contagious and it is important that a doctor, optometrist or pharmacist diagnoses the exact cause to ensure the right treatment can be given.
Iritis
Iritis is the swelling and irritation (inflammation) in the colored ring around your eye's pupil (iris). Another name for iritis is anterior uveitis. The uvea is the middle layer of the eye between the retina and the white part of the eye.
Acute Glaucoma
Acute angle-closure glaucoma is a serious eye condition that occurs when the fluid pressure inside your eye rises quickly. The usual symptoms are sudden, severe eye pain, a red eye and reduced or blurred vision.
Burst blood vessel
A subconjunctival hemorrhage occurs when a tiny blood vessel breaks just underneath the clear surface of your eye (conjunctiva). The conjunctiva can't absorb blood very quickly, so the blood gets trapped. You may not even realize you have a subconjunctival hemorrhage until you look in the mirror and notice the white part of your eye is bright red.
Corneal Ulcer
A corneal ulcer typically occurs as a painful, red eye, with mild to severe eye discharge and reduced vision.
The condition results from a localized infection of the cornea, similar to an abscess.
Scratch to the cornea
A corneal abrasion (scratched cornea or scratched eye) is one of the most common eye injuries.
The cornea is the clear front surface of the eye. A corneal abrasion disrupts the protective outer layer of cells of the cornea (called the corneal epithelium), creating an open wound that increases your risk of a serious eye infection. So, it's important to see an optometrist immediately if you suspect you have a corneal abrasion.
Grit within the eye
A foreign object could be a piece of dust, grit, or other substance that comes in contact with the eye. Most of the time, these objects are so small, we don’t notice them – and when they get into the eye, they’re harmless and easily removable. However, depending on the object and how deeply it enters the eye, foreign objects can be serious.
These eye health conditions can be serious and threaten your sight if not managed by a health practitioner. Contact our highly trained optometrists to have us manage and treat your eye condition.
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