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What Causes Redness In The Right Eye?

Woke up this morning with mild redness in right eye. As day continued on eye has a burning sensation, constant tear rolling down cheek and extreme light sensitivity. Headache has developed on opposite side behind left eye. Should I go to an urgent care center or can it wait? Also have two small children in home I do not want to spread anything to them.
Wed, 24 May 2017
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Hi, thanks for your query on Healthcare Magic.

I understand your concern.
The cause of red eye can be caused by several things, it is based on whether it is partially or completely lost; Whether it occurs on one side of the eye or both sides. Red eye occurs due to blood vessels on the surface of the eyes dilated or dilated, so it looks more red.
In general, the causes of red eyes include:
1. Local infections (conjunctivitis)
2. Allergies
3. Inflammatory reactions by causes other than infections.
4. Closed angle glaucoma due to elevation of pressure on the eyes

When to see a doctor:
A person with red eyes must understand the following danger signals:
1. Sudden onset, very painful with vomiting
2. There is a rash on the face, especially around the eyes and at the base of the nose
3. Decreased visual acuity
4. Open wounds on the cornea.

All of the above circumstances should be IMMEDIATELY directed to the ophthalmologist or immediately to the nearest emergency room to be evaluated and treated promptly.
The doctor may perform a series of examinations beginning with a history of the disease and other possible complaints, and a fundoscopic examination will be performed, and possibly additional with CT Scan and MRI if necessary.

Hope this explanation helps.
Take care.
(NF)
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What Causes Redness In The Right Eye?

Hi, thanks for your query on Healthcare Magic. I understand your concern. The cause of red eye can be caused by several things, it is based on whether it is partially or completely lost; Whether it occurs on one side of the eye or both sides. Red eye occurs due to blood vessels on the surface of the eyes dilated or dilated, so it looks more red. In general, the causes of red eyes include: 1. Local infections (conjunctivitis) 2. Allergies 3. Inflammatory reactions by causes other than infections. 4. Closed angle glaucoma due to elevation of pressure on the eyes When to see a doctor: A person with red eyes must understand the following danger signals: 1. Sudden onset, very painful with vomiting 2. There is a rash on the face, especially around the eyes and at the base of the nose 3. Decreased visual acuity 4. Open wounds on the cornea. All of the above circumstances should be IMMEDIATELY directed to the ophthalmologist or immediately to the nearest emergency room to be evaluated and treated promptly. The doctor may perform a series of examinations beginning with a history of the disease and other possible complaints, and a fundoscopic examination will be performed, and possibly additional with CT Scan and MRI if necessary. Hope this explanation helps. Take care. (NF)