Red eye

Red Eye

Red eye (/rɛd aɪ/), also known as conjunctivitis or pink eye, is a common condition that causes inflammation and redness in the eyes. The term "red eye" is derived from the distinct red or pink color that the eye takes on when it is inflamed.

Etymology

The term "red eye" is derived from the Old English words "rēad ēage", which directly translates to "red eye". The term "conjunctivitis" is derived from the Latin "conjunctiva" (the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids) and "-itis" (a suffix used in medical terminology to denote inflammation).

Symptoms

Symptoms of red eye can include:

• Eye redness
• Eye pain
• Blurred vision
• Tearing
• Discharge from the eye
• Itchy eyes
• Sensitivity to light

Causes

Red eye can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

• Viral infection
• Bacterial infection
• Allergic reaction
• Dry eyes
• Foreign body in the eye
• Corneal abrasion
• Glaucoma

Treatment

Treatment for red eye depends on the underlying cause. It may include:

• Antibiotic eye drops or ointments for bacterial infections
• Antihistamines for allergies
• Artificial tears for dry eyes
• Pain relievers for pain caused by corneal abrasions

See Also

• Eye disease
• Eye examination
• Ophthalmology

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Red eye
• Wikipedia's article - Red eye

This WikiMD article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.

---

Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski