Why is the inner corner of my eye red
Bloodshot Eyes (Red Eyes) Causes and Treatments
have you ever experienced bloodshot or
red eyes did you ever wonder what causes
it and how to treat it
in this video we will look at three
common culprits that can cause this
condition let's first look at dry eyes
dry eyes impact millions of people every
year the symptoms may range from mild
discomfort to a more severe pain level
in some cases a person suffering from
dry eyes may experience uncomfortable
stinging itching and burning these
symptoms can be the result of a variety
of root causes ranging from the normal
aging process which can limit the
production of lubricant causing
dehydration in the eye tissues to
environmental conditions autoimmune
disorders allergies hormonal changes
medication and trauma to the eye if left
untreated these symptoms can damage the
corneal tissues which can ultimately
impact vision quality once diagnosed
with this condition an eye doctor can
provide a few options for treatment some
of these may include one or a
combination of the following for a mild
form of the disorder an over-the-counter
artificial teardrop solution may help
for more severe cases prescription drops
may be used to reduce the inflammation
blocking the tear ducts using
specialized pumps or plugs can reduce
excessive tear drainage and allow the
fluid to better bathe the surrounding
tissues an over-the-counter prescription
therapy could also increase the natural
production of Tears another culprit can
be pink eye or conjunctivitis pink eye
is an inflammation of the thin tissue
layer lining the surface of the inner
eyelid and front of the eye there are
three main types of pinkeye contagious
viral or bacterial infections of the eye
allergies to allergens such as pollen
cosmetics animals and certain fabrics
and irritations to chemicals found in
air fumes and swimming pools in the
instance of pinkeye a person can resort
to the following suggestions for the
treatment of the disorder use a damp
cloth to help reduce swelling and
redness and consult an eye doctor for a
proper diagnosis if symptoms persist
when it comes to pinkeye the best form
of treatment is to take preventative
steps such as keeping your hands away
from your eyes wash your hands regularly
and do not share towels washcloths
cosmetics or eye drops with others the
last we will discuss is glaucoma
glaucoma is a disease that can damage a
person's optic nerve is left untreated
the net result can include partial or
complete blindness ultimately the cause
of this disorder is the buildup of
pressure within the eye where the
nourishing fluid within the eye is
unable to flow through the natural
draining system and keep the eyes
internal pressure within safety margins
apart from the dangers that this
pressure can cause to the optic nerve
located at the back of the eye this
pressure buildup can sometimes cause the
white of the eyes to seem red in color
some other related symptoms may include
gradual loss of peripheral vision
development of tunnel vision diminished
central sight and complete blindness
although glaucoma is considered to be a
severe and dangerous disorder early
diagnosis and treatment will provide a
highly successful and stable treatment
of this often chronic disease some of
the treatments may include medication an
eye drop or pill form laser
trabeculoplasty and surgery everyone at
one point or another has experienced
bloodshot eyes whether it's from
swimming in a chlorinated pool or
prolonged exposure to smoke in a crowded
room the look is almost the same in most
cases there is not much to be concerned
with however if the symptoms mentioned
about lasts for an extended period of
time it is important to consult your eye
doctor for more information on this
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