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Red Eye
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Different conditions that can result in a red eye
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There were 18 articles found in this category:
 Uveitis
The uvea is the middle layer in the eye sandwiched between the retina (innermost layer) and the sclera (outermost layer). The uvea contains many blood vessels that carry blood to and from the eye. Uveitis is inflammation of the uvea. Since the uvea nourishes many important parts of the eye, uv ...
- Pterygium and Pinguecula
A pterygium is a mass of fleshy tissue that grows over the cornea (the clear front window of the eye). It may remain small or may grow large enough to interfere with vision. A pterygium most commonly occurs on the inner corner of the eye, but it can appear on the outer corner as well. The ...
- Lid Margin Disease
Lid margin disease is a common and frequently chronic inflammation of the eyelids. Symptoms include irritation, itching, and, occasionally, a red eye. This condition frequently occurs in people who tend to have oily skin, dandruff, or dry eyes. Bacteria normally reside on the skin, but in some ...
- Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
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- Conjunctivitis
“Pink eye,” the common name for conjunctivitis, is an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is the outer, normally clear covering of the sclera (the white part of the eye). The eye appears pink when you have conjunctivitis because the blood vessels of the conj ...
- Dry Eye
Your eyes constantly produce tears at a slow and steady rate so that they stay moist and comfortable. Some people are not able to produce enough tears or the appropriate quality of tears to keep their eyes healthy or comfortable. This condition is known as dry eye. Symptoms of dry eye include sc ...
- Allergies and the Eyes
Approximately 22 million people in the United States suffer from seasonal itchy, swollen, red eyes. Airborne allergens, such as house dust, animal dander, and mold, constantly bombard the eyes and can cause ocular allergies at any time. But when spring rolls around and the plant pollen starts f ...
- How to Instill Eyedrops
Infections, inflammation, glaucoma, and many other eye disorders often are treated with medicated eyedrops. It is important to remember that all medicines can have side effects. Surprisingly, even the small amount of medication in an eyedrop can create significant side effects in other parts o ...
- Recurrent Corneal Erosion
The cornea is the clear front window of the eye. It covers the iris (the colored portion of the eye) and the round pupil. The cornea is composed of five layers. The outermost layer is the epithelium. When the epithelium does not adhere correctly to the corneal tissue below, this can cause a co ...
- Herpes Keratitis
Herpes keratitis is a viral infection of the eye caused by the herpes simplex virus, best known for causing cold sores. Herpes keratitis usually affects only one eye and most often occurs on the cornea—the normally clear dome that covers the front part of the eye. The symptoms of herpes ...
- Fungal Keratitis
Fungal keratitis is a serious infection of the cornea—the clear, round dome covering the eye’s iris and pupil. Symptoms of fungal keratitis include: sudden blurry vision; unusual redness of the eye; pain in the eye; excessive tearing or discharge from your eye; and increased li ...
- Corneal ulcers
Corneal ulcers, or keratitis, can form due to trauma to the cornea, eyelid disease, severe dry eye, fungus, herpes simplex viral infections, and other causes. There are two very common types of corneal ulcers. Bacterial ulcers tend to be the most painful type of corneal ulcer, and in some ca ...
- Corneal Abrasion and Corneal Erosion
Corneal Abrasion The cornea is the clear front window of the eye. It covers the iris (the colored portion of the eye) and the round pupil. The cornea is composed of five layers. The outermost layer is called the epithelium. Injuries to the epithelium, such as scratches, cuts, or scrapes, are k ...
- Pterigión y Pinguécula
El pterigión es un tejido carnoso que crece sobre la córnea (la capa transparente localizada al frente del ojo.) Puede permanecer pequeño, o crecer lo suficiente como para interferir con la visión. El pterigión ocurre comúnmente sobre la esquina interna ...
- Enfermedad de la Margen del Párpado
La enfermedad de la margen del párpado es una inflamación común frecuentemente crónica de los párpados. Sus síntomas incluyen irritación, rasquiña, y ocasionalmente ojos rojos. Esta condición ocurre frecuentemente en las personas co ...
- Bleb Care After Trabeculectomy
Trabeculectomy surgery for glaucoma results in the creation of a drainage “bubble” under the upper eyelid. Aqueous fluid flows from the eye into this bubble, which is called a bleb. The aqueous fluid is absorbed into tiny blood vessels, keeping eye pressure low. The bleb tissue is ...
- Herpes Zoster
One’s first encounter with the herpes zoster virus is usually childhood chicken pox. Later in life, the virus may reactivate, causing a characteristic rash of small blisters, frequently on the chest or forehead, which form crusts and may leave scars. This second encounter with the virus i ...
- Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis
Giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC) is an inflammation of the inner surface of the eyelids, most frequently associated with contact lens wear. It can develop in people who wear either soft or rigid gas permeable contact lenses and can occur at any time, even if an individual has successfully w ...
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