Irritant Conjunctivitis (Red tired eyes) - Medtick
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Irritant Conjunctivitis (Red tired eyes)

Red blood shot eye due to dilated blood vessels in white part of eye normally due to tiredness and tired eyes, this can be treated by the pharmacist.

Blood vessel burst in the eye

  • This occurs when a blood vessel in your eye bursts and is usually harmless even though it appears very serious (If unsure please see your pharmacist).
  • If one has a patchy red blood shot eye one should not treat themselves with medication for red eye, see the pharmacist first (who will provide the appropriate advice and treatment and also read the General tips section in this programme).
  • Please then make an appointment with the opticians to check the pressure in your eye.

Symptoms

Does one have:

  • Any watery discharge if any?
  • One eye infected?
  • Both eyes infected?
  • Eyes feel sore, red and irritated?
  • Soreness getting worse when rubbing your eyes?
  • Eyes feel dry?
  • Lack of sleep?
  • Exposed to any irritants?
    • Pollution
    • Dust
    • Smoke
    • Central heating
    • Air conditioned environments
    • Chlorine in swimming pools
    • Anything foreign in eye
    • Shampoo in eyes
  • Any sort of eye strain?
    • Reading a book for long periods
    • Driving for long periods
    • Working with computers (glaring at screen for long periods)
    • Watching television
    • Concentrating for long periods
    • Exposed to glaring bright lights
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