Eye Redness
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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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Redness in the eyes
Bleeding from the white part of the eye (the sclera)
Eyes are bloodshot
Redness of the eye
Blood in the white part of the eye
Red spots in the white of the eye
Eyes reddish
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
It is characterized by the redness of the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid and eyeball which may be caused by inflammation or infection.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Dysphagia
Unilateral blindness
Visual field defect
Headache
Chest pain during swallowing
Repeated fever above 38 ℃
Disorder of consciousness
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.
- Acute tonsillitis / pharyngitis
Infection of the tonsils and pharynx (back of the mouth), either by viruses or bacteria.
- 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
Related serious diseases
- Acute HIV infection
Acute HIV infection occurs in some individuals during the first 4 weeks after contracting the HIV virus. The virus rapidly attacks the immune cells and causes fevers, headaches, and sometimes a rash. The patient is highly contagious during this time as the viral load is high. Risk factors for transmitting HIV include unprotected sexual activity and contaminated needle stick injuries(e.g., via tattoos or sharing needles). Rarely, it is transmitted through the transfusion of blood products.
- Central retinal artery occlusion
- Endophthalmitis
- 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 on the white part of your eyes?
Do you have red patches in the white of your eyes? Such as bleeding spots?
Do you have itchy eyes?
Do you have headaches or does your head feel heavy?
Do you have eye pain?
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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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