Red Sore Itchy Eyes
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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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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
It refers to an inflammation or infection of the transparent membrane (conjunctiva) that lines the eyelid and covers the white part of the eyeball leading to pain, itching or presence of visible blood vessels.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Unilateral blindness
Eye movement disorder
Conjunctival redness
Visual field defect
Fever
Eye pain
Possible causes
- 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.
- Intraocular foreign body
Intraocular foreign bodies are unintentional projectiles that retained in the eye which require urgent diagnosis. If left unattended, it may lead to vision loss and blindness.
- Corneal damage
Corneal damage is a wound to the part of the eye known as the cornea. The cornea is the crystal clear (transparent) tissue that covers the front of the eye.
- Pustular Psoriasis
Related serious diseases
- Optic neuritis(Optic neuromyelitis, ischemic optic neuropathy)
Optic neuritis occurs when the nerve that sends messages from your eye to your brain, the optic nerve, becomes inflamed. It can affect eye movement and vision. Optic nerve inflammation can occur due to infections or immune system disorders such as multiple sclerosis and lupus.
- Acute glaucoma attack
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have redness, pain, or itching in your 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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