Question: Hi,

I Hope you are well,

I have been struggling to get a honest answer for a while now. I do suffer from red eyes from time to time, and I believe it is because I sit in front of the computer at work for 8 hours a day, and then at home I am either in front of the television or on the computer again. I have been using the ‘bloodshot’ eye drops for a while now, they seem to work for a while. However after a few hours, they seem to go redder then before (Rebound redness I think). The worst part it, if I even go out for one drink, my eyes just suddenly go super red. It is starting to affect my confidence, i can't seem to be myself. I cant look people straight in the eye, because they might be thinking all sorts about me.

I am now actually contemplating surgery, for the removal of veins in my eye. But it is a very expensive option and is out of my financial band. I do need some advice please, I am only 23 and do not want this problem to persist for the rest of my life.

Also, if you think surgery is good. Do you think I can get it via my GP (NHS)?

What do you suggest I do.

Many thanks for taking time out of your day to help me.

Warm regards,

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Hi Dr,

Thanks for the response, however if i keep using visine would that not make my eyes dependent on it. So if I stop using it, it will make my eyes more red right?

I contacted London eye hospital in regards to this matter, and they said "Permanently removing the redness is the desired outcome of this procedure. However we must see everyone firstly at a consultation to determine the success of the treatment." The consultation fee is £250.

I don't know what to use.

which would you recommend, I do not want to keep using these eye drops.

Hi,

Thank you.

Which eye drops should I use, I really want to ditch the 'bloodshot' ones.

Eye drops, which preferably won't have any affects in the long run. Taking into consideration, my eyes are red in the morning and a bit throughout the day.

Many thanks for your help.