Eye redness The redness of the eye means the appearance of the white of the eye (sclera) in a red color, and is most often caused by inflammation ofthe conjunctiva, expansion of blood vessels in it, or as a result of dry eyes, or exposure to infection, and redness of the eye may be a sign of a medical emergency in some  Cases, so it is advised not to neglect the redness of the eye, and to see a doctor to diagnose the condition, especially if the redness of the eye persists for a long time.
 Causes of redness of the eye Causes of redness of the eye include:

 • conjunctivitis
 • Computer vision syndrome
 • Eye injuries
 • Corneal ulcers
 • Eye herpes
 • Dry Eye
 • Sensitivity
 • contact lenses
 • Iritis
 • Glaucoma
 • Excessive use of eye drops to bleach
 • Cold and flu
 • Hormonal changes during pregnancy
 • Smoking and alcohol use
 • Exposure to environmental factors such as dust and smoke
 • swimming
 Symptoms that necessitate seeing a doctor You should see a doctor if eye redness is accompanied by the following symptoms:
 • Inability to keep an eye open.
 • Eye pain and fever.  
 • Nausea or vomiting.
 • Sudden blurred vision.
 • Eye swelling.
 • Sensitivity to light.
 • Seeing halos around lights.
 • Severe headache.
 • Noticing a foreign object in the eye.
  Treatment of redness of the eye To get rid of red eyes, you can follow the following tips:
  • Put warm compresses on the eye for ten minutes to increase blood flow to the eye, and increase the secretion of oils to help soften the eye.
  • Applying cold compresses: If the eye does not respond to hot compresses, cold compresses can be used to relieve eye irritation and swelling.
  • Artificial tears: They are used to treat redness resulting from dry eyes, in addition to their role in cleaning the eys.
  • If the redness is caused by the use of contact lenses, you can consult a doctor and replace the contact lenses with suitable ones, and choose good quality lens preservation solutions.
  Drink enough water, as a person needs to drink (8) cups of water;  To maintain the fluid balance in the body.
  • Limiting the intake of foods that cause inflammation and that may increase the redness of the eye, such as: fast food, dairy products, and processed foods.
  • If the eye condition does not improve, a doctor should be consulted, who may prescribe anti-allergies and antibiotics.