Alternative Names: Bloodshot eyes; Red eyes; Scleral injection; Conjunctival injection

Home Care:

For fatigue or eyestrain, try to rest your eyes. No treatment is necessary.

If you have conjunctivitis:

—      Avoid touching the infected eye and then rubbing the other eye — the infection can spread from one eye to the other.

—      Apply cool or warm compresses throughout the day.

—      Over-the-counter homeopathic eye drops may provide relief.

—      Do not use eye makeup or wear contact lenses until the infection has cleared. Throw away items like these that you used in your infected eye.

—      Wash your hands frequently.

If you have blepharitis:

—      Apply warm compresses to your eyes for 5 minutes. Do this at least 2 times per day.

—      Using a cotton swab, gently rub a solution of warm water and no-tears baby shampoo along your eyelid, where the lash meets the lid. Do this in the morning and before you go to bed.

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