Red eye condition represents one of the most frequently occurring medical problems which people of all age groups report at Malaysian healthcare facilities. The reason for this is staying up too late or watching TV or laptops regularly. There could be other reasons as well, more serious infections that require immediate treatment.
Allergic conjunctivitis is seen in 15% to 20% of the global population. However, the humid conditions in Malaysia make it one of the most common allergens in the country.
Thus, understanding the cause of red eyes is essential. It is said that the majority of red eyes are caused by viruses that account for infectious cases. Let’s understand the symptoms and causes.
When the small vessels on the surface of the white part of the eye, which is known as the sclera, get bigger or inflamed, red eyes occur. Under normal circumstances, these vessels cannot be seen.
However, sometimes staying in stress and any infestation also cause these allergic reactions. These get bigger with blood, causing the eye to have that characteristic red or pink colour.
Something serious like uveitis or keratitis is likely the reason when the redness is deeper and you see a ring around the coloured part of your eye.
A bloodshot eye on one side may cause more worry and concern than the presence of both eyes showing signs of redness. The main reason people get this condition is because they have a haemorrhage.
You will sometimes notice a red mark which appears suddenly after you cough or sneeze or lift something heavy. This is what the condition usually looks like. A lot of the time bacterial infections are part of this condition.
The public needs to understand the sources which lead to bloodshot eyes and red eye conditions.
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Below are the following causes for bloodshot eyes:
People who have conjunctivitis will develop excessive eye tearing which starts after their cold or flu symptoms.
The symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis lead to children developing thick yellow or green eye discharge that creates overnight eye crusts.
These both are highly infectious and spread quickly in public places. So you must be aware of these symptoms especially in schools and in other common areas.
When body’s defense system meets any of these allergens and they touch eyes, it releases a chemical called histamine. This histamine makes the blood vessels in your eyes get bigger, which leads to red eyes and itchiness.
The redness in eyes is caused by allergies, always happens in both eyes together with itching. Allergies cause this redness and itchiness in both eyes at the time. Thus, eyes get red and itchy because of histamine.
The reason people get dry eyes is that their eyes do not make enough tears or the tears dry up too fast. In Malaysia, the air conditioning is something that people often do not think about when it comes to getting eyes.
People who use devices throughout the day will blink less than their body requires which results in problems with their eye tears. It makes their eyes feel irritated. They get red, tired and gritty. These problems get worse as the day goes on
This is a problem for people in Malaysia, where people are spending more and more time looking at screens. This is happening with people of all ages in Malaysia.
When a small blood vessel on the surface of the eye breaks, it makes a spot on the white part of the eye. People usually experience this condition when they cough or strain their bodies or rub their eyes. The condition appears frightening but causes no pain while maintaining normal vision. The condition will resolve itself within one to two weeks.
Low oxygen levels in the cornea result from using contact lenses while you sleep or from using them for longer than is advised.
This causes inflammation, infection, and redness. This is one of the most preventable causes of red eyes.
A medical emergency. In this condition, the drainage angle of the eye suddenly blocks. This suddenly increases the intraocular pressure.
The patient experiences severe eye pain, redness of the eyes, blurred vision, halos around the eyes, and nausea. In people of Asian descent, including Malaysians, this condition has been found to be genetically more prone.
In such a condition, if the mentioned symptoms occur in the patient, immediate medical attention is required. Also, you need to know what happens if there is only bloodshot in one eye.
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Treatment varies according to the cause. So, it’s important to avoid buying over-the-counter redness-reducing drops without knowing the underlying cause of the redness, as this might do more harm.
A cold compress applied over completely closed eyes for 10 minutes reduces inflammation. Naturally lubricating eye drops, available over the counter in Malaysia, may be used to treat dryness and flush out irritants.
The 20-20-20 rule should be enforced if time is spent in front of laptop screens. Remove your contact lens if you first experience redness and rest your eyes.
Antihistamine eye drops containing ketotifen or olopatadine are effective in reducing the appearance of red eyes due to allergies.
These are available in most pharmacies in Malaysia. One type of eye drop that should be used with caution is a decongestant redness reliever.
These cause blood vessels in the eyes to contract and make the eyes look whiter. These should be used only for 2-3 days.
In Malaysia the red-eye symptom is spread among a vast number of people, but this can be treated.
Major cause for this is the excessive use of digital screens or late nights waking up. The disease can be treated with rest and a little patience and by getting treatment from the clinic. Early diagnosis is almost always the key to quick and easy treatment.
You should visit ISEC for your eye problems because our expert ophthalmologists handle more than 5,000+ eye surgeries and 50,000+ patient visits every year.
ISEC operates multiple centers throughout Malaysia, which provide eye care services that include advanced diagnostic procedures and treatment options for patients with all levels of eye disease severity.
You should schedule your appointment today to receive appropriate treatment before your small eye redness progresses into a serious eye condition.
Yes, red eyes can be spread if it is because of bacteria or a virus. These things are very contagious, which means they can easily spread from one person to another.
The quickest way to make your red eyes feel better at home is to use a compress and some hydrating eye drops.
If one of your eyes is red and it does not hurt and this happened all of a sudden without any discharge, it is probably because of a hemorrhage.
Red eyes like this are usually nothing to worry about. You should still go see a doctor if you are concerned about your eyes.
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