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Try one of these related symptoms.
Eye redness
A red spot on my eye
Eye congestion
Subconjunctival hemorrhage
Bleeding from the white part of the eye (the sclera)
Blood in the white part of the eye
Bleeding from right eye
Bleeding from left eye
Bleeding from eyes
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
Generally, Eye redness can be related to:
- Pharyngoconjunctival Fever
This viral infection causes sore throat, red eyes, and fever. Some patients may have enlarged neck glands (lymph nodes). Patients usually recover without treatment.
- Intraocular Foreign Body
Intraocular foreign bodies are unintentional projectiles that are retained in the eye and require urgent diagnosis. If left unattended, they may lead to vision loss and blindness.
- Corneal Injury
Corneal damage is an injury to the cornea, which is the transparent tissue covering the front of the eye.
- Uveitis
- Behcet's Disease
- Allergic Rhinitis / Allergic Conjunctivitis (Including Spring Catarrh)
- Cluster Headache
Related Serious Diseases
Sometimes, Eye redness may be related to these serious diseases:
- Endophthalmitis
Inflammation inside the eyeball, typically from infection. Quick medical treatment is necessary to avoid permanent blindness.
- Acute Glaucoma Attack
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Are the whites of your eyes red?
- Do you have red patches or bleeding spots in the white of your eyes?
- When did you first notice the redness of the whites of your eyes?
- How often have you experienced redness of the whites of your eyes?
- How is the redness of the whites of your eyes now?
Reviewed By:
Ami Shah Vira, MD (Ophthalmology)
Dr. Shah Vira grew up in Arizona. She moved to Chicago to complete a combined engineering and medical program at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and Chicago Medical School. She completed a highly competitive two year dual fellowship in Neuro-ophthalmology and Oculoplastic at the highly regarded Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Shah Vira specializes in surgical correction of the eyelids and eyebrows, eyelid malposition and tumors, excessive tearing, and conditions involving the orbit.
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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Shakeel L, Khan A, Akilimali A. "Izervay (avacincaptad pegol): paving the way for vision preservation in geographic atrophy". Ann Med Surg (Lond). 2024 Apr 3;86(5):2413-2416. doi: 10.1097/MS9.0000000000002021. PMID: 38694318; PMCID: PMC11060312.
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