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Masashi Mimura, MD (Ophthalmology)
Dr. Mimura Graduated from the Osaka Medical College and obtained his ophthalmologist certification in 2007. He opened an outpatient clinic for oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at Osaka Kaijo Hospital. Subsequently, he was appointed as the assistant professor at the Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka Medical College, in 2014. He then served an international fellowship at the Department of Ophthalmology/Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, California State University, San Diego. Since then, he has been appointed as Lecturer in the Departments of Ophthalmology at Osaka Medical College and Toho University Medical Center Sakura Hospital. Dr. Mimura is currently the Director of Oculofacial Clinic Osaka, where he specializes in Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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Bloodshot eyes
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
Bloodshot eyes refers to redness or pinkness of the eye, usually the entire eye.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Edema
Eye pain
Fever
Visual field defect
Photophobia
Dysphagia
Muscle pain (myalgia)
Erythema
Conjunctival redness
Possible causes
- Allergic rhinitis / allergic conjunctivitis (including spring catarrh)
A condition caused by allergens (substances that cause allergies) such as pollen and dust mites. These result in runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, and itching of the eyes.
- Dengue fever
This is caused by the dengue virus, carried by infected Aedes mosquitoes. There are 4 subtypes of dengue virus. Infections are more severe among immunocompromised people, the elderly, and young children. If a person is infected for a second time, this can be associated with more severe disease, because the antibodies produced from the first infection can cross-react with the new virus. Severe forms of dengue fever can be fatal.
- Pharyngoconjunctival fever
This is a viral infection causing sore throat, red eyes, and fever. Some patients may have enlarged glands (lymph nodes) in the neck. Patients will recover without treatment by themselves.
- Sjogren syndrome
- Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease
- Herpes simplex
Related serious diseases
- Kawasaki disease
A disease caused by the body's immune system attacking the blood vessels. As such, Kawasaki disease requires hospitalization for treatment and ultrasound scans. Regular follow-up scans are also important to reduce the risk of future heart attacks.
- Enterovirus infection
- Measles
- Cerebral infarction
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have bloodshot (red) eyes?
Do you have a fever?
Do you have headaches or does your head feel heavy?
Do you have eye pain?
Do you feel that your eyesight is worsening recently?
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Reviewed By:
Masashi Mimura, MD (Ophthalmology)
Dr. Mimura Graduated from the Osaka Medical College and obtained his ophthalmologist certification in 2007. He opened an outpatient clinic for oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at Osaka Kaijo Hospital. Subsequently, he was appointed as the assistant professor at the Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka Medical College, in 2014. He then served an international fellowship at the Department of Ophthalmology/Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, California State University, San Diego. Since then, he has been appointed as Lecturer in the Departments of Ophthalmology at Osaka Medical College and Toho University Medical Center Sakura Hospital. Dr. Mimura is currently the Director of Oculofacial Clinic Osaka, where he specializes in Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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