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.