What are the causes and treatment of red and bloodshot eyes?
Bloodshot eyes, depicted as redness in eyes, occur with many ocular diseases and conditions. Most of the times, the problem lies in the blood vessels supplying eyes. There are many causes that lead to bloodshot eyes. Most common causes of bloodshot eyes are - Dry air - Dust - Cold - Coughing - Exposure to sun - Allergic recations - Bacterial or viral infection - Blepharitis i.e. inflammation of small glands in eyelashes - Corneal ulcers i.e. ulcers of cornea - Conjunctivitis i.e. inflammation of conjunctiva - Uveitis i.e. inflammation of uvea - Scleritis i.e. inflammation of sclera - Scratches or tears of cornea The treatment of bloodshot eyes is - Wash out the irritants with a saline solution - Use a warm compress on your eye 3-4 times a day - For inflammation of any part of eye consult a doctor.