“Why are my eyes staying red ”
At first my eye was red and a little swollen on the right and then they both got pink and irritating
Female | 17 years old
Complaint duration: 3
Medications: None
Conditions: None
4 Answers
Ophthalmologist
Unfortunately I cannot see how long your eyes been red. It could be allergy or viral or a few other causes as well. I would not worry, but I would get checked by your ophthalmologist.
Hard to tell from the photo- this could be related to some dryness, local allergy or even a mild virus. The use of cool compresses and a bland artificial tear drop several times a day may help, but if worsening or persistent best to have a check in clinic.
Picture looks like a pterygium but the story also fits a viral conjunctivitis (pink eye). Frank Cao
Red eyes are usually from a germ or environmental irritant although they may be from a more generalized inflammatory condition. It takes an examination to diagnose.
