Red Eye

About-red eye also called bloodshot eyes occurs when the blood vessels in the eye become swollen or irritated.

Causes-
 Allergies
 Bacterial or viral infection
 Blepharitis 
 Chalazion
 Colds
 Corneal abrasion
 Corneal herpetic infections (herpes)
 Corneal ulcer
 Coughing
 Dry air
 Dust
 Ectropion 
 Entropion 
 Episcleritis
 Eye strain  
 Eyedrops
 Foreign object in the eye
 Glaucoma
 Hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
 Keratitis 
 Orbital cellulitis
 Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
 Prolonged Sun exposure
 Scleritis
 Scratches of the cornea
 Sty 
 Subconjunctival hemorrhage
 Trauma or injury to the eye
 Uveitis 

Specialists to visit
 Ophthalmologist
 Optometrist

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References
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.allaboutvision.com
https://www.nhs.uk

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