“Can eyedrops cause red eyes?”

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“Can eyedrops cause red eyes?”

I am a 28 year old male. I want to know if eyedrops can cause red eyes?

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**Dr. Marshall N. Cyrlin** Ophthalmologist Southfield, MI · Accepted Answer

Dr. Marshall N. Cyrlin Ophthalmologist Southfield, MI

Yes, from hypersensitivity to active ingredient, preservatives especially BAK, or rebound vasodilation in “get the red out” vasoconstrictors.

**Dr. Alan Franklin** Ophthalmologist Mobile, AL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Alan Franklin Ophthalmologist Mobile, AL

Yes.

**Cze H. Low** Ophthalmologist Singapore, · Accepted Answer

Cze H. Low Ophthalmologist Singapore,

Yes certain drops may cause redness.