Bloodshot Eyes Home Remedies, Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors

The surface of the eyeball exhibits small, dilated blood vessels.

Symptoms of Bloodshot eyes

• The white of the eyeball shows red-spread veins.

Causes of Bloodshot eyes

• Insufficient tear production
• Eyestrain
• Excessive rubbing of eyes
• Some irritant or allergy
• Alcohol consumption
• Overuse of contact lenses
• Lack of sleep
• Hay fever
• Cold and Flu can be the causes.
• Conjunctivitis is an infection where the eyes itch, redden and have a discharge.

Home Remedies for Bloodshot eyes

1. Use eye drops or eye washes carefully.
2. Eye washes usually contain saline solution or boric acid and eye-drops contain decongestant to constrict blood vessels.
3. Use cold compress or wash your face and eyelids with cold water

How can one prevent Bloodshot eyes

1. Avoid too much alcohol consumption at one time.
2. Wash your eyes regularly if you work on a computer for a long time. Avoid straining your eyes too much.
3. Do not watch too much TV at a stretch.
4. Wear sunglasses if you are exposed to bright sunlight for a long time.

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