Eye health

Red eyes - causes and consequences, diagnosis and treatment

Red eyes are one of the most popular phenomena in the health of a modern person. And it's not just because of technological progress. The dynamics of life requires maximum performance from a person. Not everyone is able to "fight" with the demands of life and go the distance.

But you can survive if you constantly monitor your health and improve the quality of not only the work process, the result, but also rest and, of course, nutrition. This applies to both children and adults of each age category, regardless of employment.

Why are red eyes so common? Why does it occur not only in adults, but also in children? Many similar questions arise. And no less answers can be given to them.

So, if you have noted that your eyes are reddened, it is worth identifying the cause of this manifestation.

Common Causes of Eye Redness

Redness of the eyes can occur due to fatigue and eye strain: computer, lack of sleep, adverse climatic conditions. And also, the eyes can turn red due to the development of eye diseases.

Conjunctivitis. Pink eye or conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is a clear mucous membrane that lines the inside of the eyelid and the outside of the sclera. Pink eyes are a fairly common condition, especially among school-age children. Since there are several types of conjunctivitis, it is important to consult a doctor in a timely manner, who will determine the condition and select the treatment.
Blepharitis. A common disease of the eyelids that causes peeling of the eyelids and is often accompanied by inflammation, which makes the eyes red. This is a common problem in both children and adults. The disease causes discomfort, but does not always interfere with vision.
Uveitis. An inflammatory disease that is accompanied by pain and redness of the eyes. in addition, the clarity of vision is disturbed, there is photophobia. The symptoms of this condition can come on suddenly and get worse very quickly. Uveitis needs to be diagnosed quickly because various complications can develop: glaucoma, scarring, retinal detachment, and others.
Dry eye syndrome. When tears are not enough, our eyes become dry and irritated. Chronic dry eye syndrome can cause dryness of the surface of the eye, inflammation, and dilation of blood vessels. This causes increased redness of the eyes.
Abuse of vasoconstrictor eye drops. Periodic use of such drops (for example, Vizin) relieves redness and eye discomfort. But with their constant use, the vessels seem to “loose”, as a result, the eyes are constantly red.
Wearing contact lenses. Wearing contact lenses can sometimes cause redness in the eyes. For some people, any lenses can cause redness due to the rejection of the artificial material by the cornea of the eyes. Also, sometimes lenses provoke dry eye syndrome. If you experience discomfort when wearing contact lenses, you should use special drops that will relieve discomfort and protect your eyes from redness and other negative consequences.
Injuries. Often red eyes are the result of eye injuries of varying strength. A small blow, falling on the cornea of the eye of insects, small pebbles or grains of sand - may well make the eyes red.
Corneal ulcers, keratitis. Infection of the cornea of the eye provokes the expansion of blood vessels and their swelling. Plus, the resulting sores, erosion make the eyes inflamed and red.
Tuberculosis of the eye vessels. This disease provokes rupture of blood vessels, which causes hemorrhage into the conjunctiva. As a result, the whites of the eyes and eyelids turn red. With vascular tuberculosis, hemorrhage can cause: sneezing, coughing, tension, vomiting, injury, high blood pressure. The cause of vascular tuberculosis can be diabetes and some blood diseases.
Acute angle-closure glaucoma. Acute angle-closure glaucoma is a serious medical emergency. This serious type of glaucoma causes painful redness that usually occurs in one eye.
Sjögren's syndrome. This syndrome occurs when the immune system destroys its own cells in order to protect the body. This pathology affects mainly women after 35 years. It can develop against the background of chronic unhealed inflammatory diseases. As a result, the secretion of internal fluids is disrupted, the eyes become inflamed and turn red.

What are the consequences of red eyes?

If you do not take action for a long time, then redness will inevitably develop into inflammation. And if at first the redness was due to fatigue, then later they may be due to severe eye diseases.

If the redness of the eyes was originally provoked by an allergy or a serious illness, then the consequences can be the most severe and they can end in loss of vision.

So, having found out why red eyes appear, professional diagnostics are necessary to determine the exact cause of red eyes.

Diagnostics consists of the following steps:

Examination by an ophthalmologist
Microbiological examination of the eye using a microscope
If necessary, the patient is prescribed an additional examination by a dentist and other doctors.
Referral for tests: blood, fluorography, analysis of discharge from the eyes, including tear fluid
Appointment of a complex of medical procedures: injections, tablets and drops, as well as diet, taking vitamins.

When should you seek medical help and diagnose?

If red eyes are the result of injury and trauma
There is significant pain in the eyes
Redness of the eyes is accompanied by severe headaches and visual disturbances
Visual impairment accompanied by nausea and vomiting
Vision of a light "ring" around a light source while looking at it

In addition, if redness occurs frequently and does not go away for a long time, subject to a balanced lifestyle. Also for any discomfort that accompanies redness of the eyes.

It is quite unpleasant when red eyes are detected in the morning. It would seem that after a rest, especially a good and sound sleep, the eyes should shine with health and be “able-bodied”. But, there is such a misfortune. What is this?

Causes of red eyes after sleep

The main cause of reddening of the whites of the eyes after sleep is fatigue. If you consistently ignore a full sleep, your eyes will not have time to rest after a busy day, and will constantly be in an inflamed state.

In addition, redness of the eyes may be due to:

external irritants: tobacco smoke, dust, strong wind, cilia, insects, and so on.
hard and long work in front of a computer monitor. Also, long reading in poor lighting, squinting to see small letters and numbers, and so on.
allergy to cosmetics, not removing makeup before going to bed, improper application of cream, which can get into the eyes.
Stress and prolonged crying before bed.
A stormy party with excessive alcohol consumption.

Also, red eyes after sleep can be the result of the appearance of barley. As a rule, we find this misfortune in the morning, like conjunctivitis, by the way.

How to eliminate redness

First aid will be provided by drugs such as eye drops - Likontin, Inoksa, Oksial. They will help to quickly remove the redness of the eyes and restore comfort.

Also, any eye drops from the “artificial tears” series are suitable for these purposes. They moisturize well, and therefore quickly eliminate dry eye syndrome. Remove redness, improve visual clarity due to the normalization of moisture.

All these drugs are not curative, and therefore if there are diseases, they need to be treated with other drugs that only a doctor can prescribe. And "artificial tears", according to the doctor, can be used as an additional source of moisture.

During the use of "tears", it is additionally worth taking a course of taking vitamin A and a drug such as Askorutin.

In addition to the medical elimination of redness of the eyes, you can use home remedies: compresses from tea or herbal infusion, ice cubes and others like them. In more detail, recipes for relieving fatigue and redness of the eyes have been described earlier.

How to prevent red eyes?

The best thing, as you know, is not to allow such a state. To do this, it is enough to monitor hygiene and eye health.

The main preventive "postulates":

Avoid rooms with poor air conditioning
Avoid any irritants, including strong odors
Carefully choose cosmetics for eye care - from make-up remover to masks
Take regular breaks from work, at least half a minute. And it's best to take 15-minute breaks and dedicate them to gymnastics, relaxing on the terrace or balcony, go in the yard.
If you wear contact lenses, then follow the instructions and be sure to give your eyes a rest.
Always remove makeup from your eyes and face before bed.

So, a little attention and the eyes will always be healthy and shining.

Red eyes what to do, how to be? In fact, there is nothing terrible, especially when it comes to banal fatigue and prolonged “communication” with a computer.

If redness of the eyes is found, which is not accompanied by pain, moisturizing drops should be applied. Often the eyes turn red due to dryness, because long-term reading or viewing materials on a computer monitor minimizes the blinking frequency and the mucous membrane of the eye is thirsty.

In addition, you can resort to masks of cold cucumbers or potatoes. It is enough just to cut a circle of one of the vegetables, pre-chilled in the refrigerator and put on your eyes.

In the same way, you can apply a compress from tea bags or moisten a couple of cotton pads in cold tea leaves. Five to ten minutes are enough to relieve fatigue and redness from the eyes, to return them to a comfortable feeling.

Together with compresses and applications from vegetables, a course of vitamins is needed, in particular - A, C and B. It will not be superfluous to use vascular strengthening drugs.

If red eyes, this is a consequence of the disease - an urgent diagnosis and identification of the disease is necessary. The sooner the disease is detected, the faster and more successful the treatment will be.

Previously, we wrote about methods for treating redness of the eyes caused by various diseases.

And, of course, remember that proper eye care, a healthy lifestyle is the best prevention of any ailments.

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Some people wake up in the morning and look in the mirror with red eyes. It would seem that after a full and high-quality night's sleep, the state of health should be good, a person should feel a surge of strength and health. However, sometimes redness of the organs of vision can be observed in the morning. If a person sees red eyes after sleep, the reasons are different, do not immediately panic. The first step is to find out why this phenomenon arose, after which it is necessary to determine the method of treatment.

The most common causes

The most common reason why red eyes after sleep is ordinary fatigue. When a person does not get enough sleep at night for a long time, does not have a good rest, or he has insomnia, then the organs of vision will not have time to get rid of the stress received during the day. Consequently, they will be in an inflamed state around the clock. In addition, there are various other reasons due to which a person has reddening of the whites of the eyes in the morning:

too little sleep leads to the fact that the organs of vision begin to dry out, and as a result, turn red. When a person's eyelids are closed, automatic hydration occurs, and vice versa, when the eyelids are raised for a very long time, dryness of the mucous membrane occurs, which is why redness of the eyes appears;
diseases of the eyelids are often manifested by the fact that itching and pain appear in the morning, red eyes indicate the course of the inflammatory process. If a person has a disease called blepharitis, then even after a full and sound sleep, redness will be observed. In this case, only appropriate treatment can eliminate the problem;
conjunctivitis, stye is often the reason why the whites of the eyes turn red. In conjunctivitis, the clear mucous membrane called the conjunctiva becomes inflamed. This disease is widespread in children and schoolchildren. With a timely visit to the hospital and the passage of appropriate treatment, this disease will go away quickly enough, however, only a qualified doctor should prescribe medications;
non-compliance with the rules of hygiene and care of the organs of vision. Very often, women and girls, when they go to bed in the evening, forget to wash off their makeup. The remnants of makeup can greatly irritate the mucous membrane, as a result of which in the morning they see red eyes in themselves;
allergic reaction. Allergies can occur due to various factors: food, cosmetics, pets, household chemicals, dust, bedding, hairspray, deodorant, contact lens disinfectant. Often, with allergic reactions, in addition to redness, swelling of the eyelids, peeling and itching appear.
the use of alcoholic beverages in the evening is often the explanation for why there is reddening of the whites of the eyes in the morning;
tobacco smoke irritates the mucous membrane, so if a person smokes or is in the company of smoking people, he will have redness;
mechanical damage to the eyeball;
colds, infectious or viral diseases.

Other reasons

In addition to all of the above, there are other causes of red eyes after sleep, these include:

prolonged pastime in front of a TV or computer, strong stress while reading during the day in poor light;
if you are in the wind in the evening, then the organs of vision will suffer, because of the wind, the mucous membrane dries up, and dust, which is an irritant, gets on it;
the ingress of an eyelash or insects is often the cause of reddening of the whites of the eyes;
improper application of any cosmetics, such as cream, lotion, powder, or other products that get on the mucous membrane and irritate it;
Uveitis is an inflammation of the blood vessels inside the eyeball. This disease occurs due to autoimmune diseases, it is characterized by an infectious or toxic nature;
contact lenses can cause redness if not worn or cared for properly;
prolonged crying in the evening;
redness is sometimes provoked by increasing intraocular pressure. It can be a symptom of a serious illness, such as glaucoma.

Negative consequences

If every day a person wakes up and sees red eyes in himself, then this can eventually lead to bad consequences. Any redness indicates inflammation, and even if the cause at first was ordinary fatigue or excessive workload at the computer, then dangerous diseases of the organs of vision can develop later, causing irreversible processes.
If the redness was provoked by an allergic reaction to something, or some kind of illness, then the consequences may include visual impairment, the person will not see clearly, will not be able to quickly focus on objects and things, photophobia, lacrimation may appear.

Doctors warn that if you start diseases of the organs of vision and do not carry out proper treatment, then a person can even completely lose his sight!

Diagnostic procedures

If the redness appeared due to minor, short-term causes, for example, if a woman cried a lot before going to bed, then it is not necessary to go to the hospital to undergo a diagnosis, because it is already clear why the problem arose. Diagnostic procedures are necessary if, along with redness, there are pain, impaired, blurred visibility, headaches, and other symptoms. In addition, diagnostics are definitely needed if a person sees light rings around a light source, he has vomiting and nausea.
The primary diagnosis can be carried out by the therapist, and if he suspects the presence of any disease, he will refer the patient to an ophthalmologist who will:

careful examination of the visual organs;
microbiological examination using a special microscope;
if necessary, he will write out a referral for lacrimal fluid and blood tests, if the redness is caused by diseases not of the visual, but of other organs, then he will refer, for example, to a dentist or to undergo fluorography.

Attention! If the redness does not disappear for several days, despite a healthy lifestyle, a balanced diet and careful use of cosmetics, then you urgently need to contact an ophthalmologist!

Treatment

Some of those who have redness of the eyes, and it does not go away for several days, listen to and apply the advice of their relatives, friends and acquaintances. This cannot be done, self-medication can adversely affect the health of the organs of vision, an improperly selected remedy will not have a positive effect, as a result of which the existing disease can only worsen.
The first step is to go to the hospital to consult an ophthalmologist who will diagnose, determine the disease and prescribe the appropriate treatment. The doctor will find out the cause, which can be household, allergic or pathological, and then recommend how to quickly eliminate redness. He may prescribe drops, for example, Oksial, Inoksa, Likontin, or others.
If the redness of the whites of the eyes is caused by dryness of the mucous membrane, then the ophthalmologist may prescribe a remedy that is an "artificial tear". Such a drug normalizes hydration, and the redness will quickly pass. However, an artificial tear is not a medicine, this drug will not help if there is a disease of the organs of vision. Depending on the disease, a qualified doctor will prescribe a suitable remedy, and may also prescribe vitamin A.
To reduce redness, you can apply ice cubes to both eyelids for a couple of minutes, or gently massage, wipe the areas near the eyes. Ice can be made from ordinary water, but it is better to use decoctions of medicinal herbs, for example, chamomile. Also, a decoction can be made from this herb, which cools down, cotton pads are lowered into it, they are squeezed out and applied to the eyelids for 10 minutes. However, compresses and ice are used if the redness is not the result of any disease.

The organs of human vision are subject to great stress. Especially if you work at a computer, and in your free time you prefer to read or watch your favorite movies. Naturally, this affects the appearance of the pupils, proteins, etc., which may indicate the manifestation of certain diseases.

However, it is worth noting that many adults have also met with such an effect as red eyes after sleep. In this case, you should not panic. After all, the reason for the change in the color of proteins can be different factors:

-Ÿ banal lack of sleep;

-Ÿ work late;

-Ÿ sitting at the computer before going to bed.

In order for the eyes not to be red after sleep, it is enough just to sleep the time necessary for a good rest, move away from the computer at least half an hour before you go to bed and do not forget to ventilate the room.

But if you have red eyes all the time, and not just after sleep, then in this situation it’s time to sound the alarm, because this may indicate the presence of certain diseases, some of which lead not only to a decrease in visual acuity, but can also cause complete blindness .

When everything is not so scary

Of course, this does not always indicate the presence of diseases of the organs of vision. In most cases, the reasons are more banal and even to some extent "everyday":

Ÿ bright sunlight, leading to vasodilation;

Ÿ fatigue;

Ÿ work at the computer;

Ÿ dust that has fallen on the mucous membrane;

Ÿ cold;

Ÿ Allergy to pollen, paint, etc.;

Don't forget about rest

To get rid of an unpleasant color, you should follow certain rules for working on the same computer. In frequency, do not forget to take breaks every forty-five minutes, completely leaving the workplace and allowing the organs of vision to fully relax. This will avoid stagnation of blood in the vessels.

How to spot an allergic reaction

If the gala is constantly red, then this may be, as mentioned above, a manifestation of an allergic reaction. Allergens can be identified through special tests. Most often, the organs of vision react to the following stimuli:

-Ÿ pollen of flowers;

-Ÿ some cosmetics;

-Ÿ stress, moral overload;

-Ÿ cigarette smoke;

-Ÿ a large portion of alcoholic beverages;

-Ÿ wool, including domestic animals;

-Ÿ mold.

Quite often, people have an allergic reaction to ordinary contact lenses. Getting rid of it is quite simple - you need to change the lenses you are using to products from another manufacturer. Or even finally decide to wear glasses. Picking up a stylish model that can give impressiveness is not a problem today.

Getting rid of the permanent red color of the eyes in any of the above cases is quite simple - traditional medicine gives a lot of advice about this. Consider the most popular and in demand.

Compresses - cotton swabs are moistened in chamomile decoction and applied to closed eyelids.
Raw potatoes or cucumbers are cut into slices and applied for a few minutes to closed eyelids.
Pieces of ice or bags of already brewed tea are also great.

However, remember that these remedies should only be used if you know for sure that the reason why you have constantly red eyes is not infection or any other disease.

Don't be too independent

You can also get rid of redness of the organs of vision with the help of special medicines and products presented on pharmacy shelves. In particular, the following can be distinguished:

-Ÿ vasoconstrictor drops;

-Ÿ complexes of vitamins and minerals containing lutein;

-Ÿ tetracycline (namely ointment).

But in any case, if you decide to trust the achievements of modern pharmacology, it is not recommended to show excessive independence. Still, it is better to first consult with an ophthalmologist who, after conducting examinations and identifying the true cause of the change in eye color, will select the most effective and adequate drug for you.

Various eye diseases

The eyes are prone to a variety of diseases caused by inflammation or infection. In particular, the following are more common than other ailments:

-Ÿ conjunctivitis;

-Ÿ blepharitis;

-Ÿ glaucoma;

-Ÿ corneal ulcer and others.

All eye diseases require the earliest possible treatment, the effectiveness of which depends on the correct diagnosis and selected medications. And only experienced ophthalmologists can do this, but not pharmacists in a pharmacy, and certainly not your friends and colleagues.

The fact that you have a particular eye disease can be indicated by the following symptoms, which exclude banal fatigue or allergic reactions to various irritants:

-Ÿ photophobia;

-Ÿ burning or cutting.

How is the treatment carried out

The experience of the doctor quickly diagnoses the true cause of redness of the eyes and will be able to select an adequate drug treatment. Although, it should be noted that in some cases, surgical intervention may be necessary, but there will be no cardinal and sad methods. In any case, first an urgent visit to the doctor, and only then treatment.

A clear and clean look in recent years can be seen less and less. In the age of modern technology and regular stress, such an ailment as “red eye syndrome” is increasingly manifesting itself. For some, the problem goes away by itself, someone needs to resort to qualified help. But in any case, it is necessary to establish the cause of the disease.

Common Causes of Eye Redness

Before starting treatment, it is necessary to understand the causes of the onset of the disease:

Long exposure to bright light . Sunlight or electricity causes blood vessels to dilate;
Dry indoor air. Dry eyes are one of the leading causes of redness, and air conditioning and heating only exacerbate the condition of the eye;
Smog, cigarette smoke . These factors irritate the mucous membrane of the eye and cause temporary redness;
Dust ingress . If dust gets on the mucous membrane of the eye, it is necessary to immediately rinse them with running water;
Contact lenses . Using lenses, especially if they are of poor quality or dirty, can cause redness. In this case, it is necessary to consult an ophthalmologist;
Foreign body entry . Even a small hair or mote causes terrible discomfort and redness, any foreign body must be urgently removed from the eye;
Allergy . The situation is fixable, but only if the main cause is eliminated - the allergen;
eye injury . Any injury is accompanied by redness of the eye, the disease will pass by itself, after healing;
Fatigue and eye strain . After working in front of a computer screen for a long time, reading a book for a long time and watching TV, such an effect occurs, it is necessary to reduce such a pastime;
lack of sleep . Insomnia and inadequate sleep cause the appearance of red "veins" in the eyes. There can be only one piece of advice here - try to get enough sleep;
Increase in body temperature . With colds, as well as other infectious diseases accompanied by fever, redness of the eyes occurs. After the health is corrected, the disease will go away by itself;
Pressure . Redness of the eyes can be a symptom of high blood pressure - hypertension;
Stress . Regular stress and nervous tension can provoke redness. Consult with a psychotherapist, he may prescribe antidepressants for you.

Diseases that cause redness of the whites of the eyes

If you do not fall under any of the above reasons, then everything is a little more serious. The whites of the eyes can turn red due to serious eye diseases:

episcleritis - benign inflammation of the connective tissue of the eye. Women over 30 tend to develop this disease. Provocateurs that provoke diseases can be infectious (tuberculosis, herpes, rosacea) and non-infectious (rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, systemic lupus erythematosus). It is worth noting that episcleritis is characterized not only by redness of the protein, but also by painful sensations;
. It is caused by a violation of the integrity of the walls of blood vessels. The disease is serious and, depending on the degree of hemorrhage, can lead to blindness or visual impairment. Blood can accumulate in the retina, anterior chamber, vitreous body, orbit;
Conjunctivitis . Inflammation of the outer shell of the eye . Conjunctivitis can be bacterial, viral, or allergic;
Blepharitis - inflammation of the ciliary edge of the eye. It happens allergic, seborrheic and ulcerative;
Keratitis - inflammation of the cornea. The disease is caused by beriberi, infectious diseases. Eyes hurt and watery - these sensations accompany redness;
Astigmatism and asthenopia . Caused by prolonged eye strain;
Uveitis - inflammation of the choroid of the eye as a result of infection;
Glaucoma attack . With high intraocular pressure, whites may turn red, you need to urgently seek medical help.

Apart from the causes of reddening of proteins, bursting vessels and head injuries can be distinguished. Eye vessels can burst due to diabetes, hypertension, blood diseases. With some head injuries, the redness of the eyes looks terrifying, but goes away on its own as the patient recovers.

Why do my eyes turn red after sleeping?

It happens that in the morning after sleep, redness forms in our eyes. There are several reasons for this:

Chronic lack of sleep and insomnia . The phenomenon is quite common, the only thing that can be done in this case is to get enough sleep. The fact is that when the eyelids are closed, the eyes are moistened. And dry eyes cause redness. Therefore, a long wakefulness causes redness of the eyes;
Diseases of the eyelids . If redness and pain or itching do not give rest after sleep, then you have a disease of the eyelids - blepharitis, which is characterized by an inflammatory process at the edges of the eyes;
Poor hygiene . This applies mainly to women. Some girls do not remove makeup at night, which can also cause irritation of the mucous membrane of the eye and, as a result, redness;
alcohol and smoke . Excessive drinking of alcoholic beverages combined with exposure to cigarette smoke in the evening will definitely cause red eyes in the morning. Smoke is a factor that irritates the mucous membrane of the eye, and alcohol increases intracranial pressure.

Why are the eyes always red?

All of the above causes of eye redness either go away on their own or require short-term treatment. But, if nothing helps, and your eyes are always red, then you should seriously think about your health.

Red proteins (if it is not associated with eye diseases) can indicate problems with the nervous system and cerebral vessels. It is recommended to consult a neurologist, make an x-ray, MRI and CT scan. Only a complete examination will help to fully understand the causes of the disease and prescribe the correct treatment.

Why do the eyes turn red? (video)

Doctor Myasnikov will tell about the causes of reddening of the eyes:

Red eye syndrome is discussed by experts in this video:

So, in most cases, the redness of the eyes does not pose a serious danger. However, the problem in any case requires consultation with a specialist in order to avoid serious problems. Timely treatment will help you forget about the "red eye syndrome" forever.

Sleep is an integral part of our life, moreover, it is the cheapest and safest way to recuperate and have a good rest. What a surprise it is when in the morning we see our reddened eyes after sleep.

Naturally, red proteins do not make us look healthy and happy. Why is this happening?

You should not think about some incurable diseases or the like, the causes of red eyes after sleep are very commonplace. To a greater or lesser extent, this morning effect of our body is inherent in each of us. Most often, you can see that it disappears during the day, leaving no particular discomfort behind. For someone, on the contrary, the redness of the proteins lasts for several days, a week or even a month.

This option should be considered as a signal for help and you should immediately go to the hospital.

Causes of red eye problem after sleep

The red whites of the eyes are due to the expansion of blood vessels. It is important to identify the origins of this problem, to determine the root cause. If the method "poke" and self-medication does not give you anything, then you should find time and make an appointment with an ophthalmologist. Allocate external and internal factors of the problem after sleep.

External factors:

Strong wind and bright sun;
dry air;
Long work at the computer, reading;
eye strain;
Eye contact with dust, any other small particles;
Allergic reaction;
The use of alcoholic beverages in large quantities the day before;
Bad sleep;
Tears;
Stress;
Contact lenses;
Corneal burn.

Internal factors:

Hypertension. If you have "playing around" pressure, it will immediately affect your clear look. As soon as you return everything back to normal, the problem will disappear by itself;
Glaucoma. With this disease, redness in one eye and painful sensations are characteristic, vision deteriorates;
Infection. Caused by colds in the body. The sooner you get rid of flu symptoms, the sooner your eyes will return to normal;
Conjunctivitis. It occurs, as a rule, due to inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye due to the ingress of bacteria and microorganisms. The disease is highly contagious;
Astigmatism. Develops due to constant eye fatigue;
Blepharitis. In the case of itching and crusts on the eyelids, doctors talk about a disease such as blepharitis. Caused by bacteria;
Uveitis. Occurs with inflammation of the choroid of the eye due to the ingress of toxic substances or infection.

When exactly should you see a doctor:

If redness of the eyes occurs, coupled with headache, nausea, vomiting;
There is a deterioration in vision;
Doubles before your eyes, around objects you distinguish light halos;
If you could not independently remove the foreign body that got into the eye;
There are discharges of pus;
Painful sensations;
The redness does not go away for a long period of time.

Methods for treating red eyes at home

In the case when redness of the eyes after sleep is a reaction of the body to external stimuli, no special treatment is required. Often simple eye drops can help get rid of redness.

But when purchasing these drugs, remember the following rules:

So in the morning you can allow your eyes the following preparations: Murin, Ftogel, Khilozar, Nafazolin, Optiv, Vizin, Vitabact, Oksial, Taufon. Drops act quickly. After 10-15 minutes, there will be no trace of red eyes. Remember to consult an ophthalmologist.

To prevent the development of conjunctivitis, you should always remember the importance of personal hygiene: have your own bedding, personal towel, wash your hands. During illness, you can not use decorative cosmetics.

With blepharitis, in addition to the funds prescribed by the doctor, warm compresses on the eyes are advised.

These diseases are quite serious and should proceed under the supervision of a doctor. The patient is not able to determine which medications are suitable in his case.

Folk remedies

In order for your red vampire eyes to return to their human appearance, it is worth turning to traditional methods. Why not?

Ice with herbs. Brew linden, oak, chamomile flowers for one teaspoon in a small saucepan. Leave the solution to infuse for one hour. Then strain it, pour into ice molds, put in the freezer. Then, as soon as you feel tired eyes, apply ice cubes wrapped in a handkerchief to your eyelids;
Tea compresses. A great way to recycle used tea bags. Just take the bags left over from the evening and put them on your closed eyes. Black varieties are good for red-eye reduction, while green varieties are good for bags under the eyes;
Raw potatoes. Grate one raw potato, carefully wrap it in cheesecloth and apply to your eyes for a few minutes;
Green apple. Peel the fruit from the peel and seeds, grate on a coarse grater, wrap in gauze and apply to the eyes for a couple of minutes;
"Cold and hot shower". You can arrange this with a glass of hot and a glass of cold water. Alternately soak cotton swabs in them and apply to your eyes.

Problem Prevention

Office workers and all those who, on duty, are obliged to spend a lot of time at the computer are advised to give their eyes a rest in time. When the eye is constantly directed to one point, then involuntarily there is a tension of the optic nerve. It is also worth remembering such a harmful property of the monitor as flicker.

The main danger is that a person simply does not realize how much time he actually spends at the monitor, and how tired his eyes are. Therefore, regular gymnastics for the eyes will be the best solution.

Contact lenses are used by many people today. It is important not to neglect the rules for storing and wearing these helpers of our vision. So, remember that each eye has its own microflora and that is why lenses cannot be interchanged. Change the solution in time and monitor the expiration date of the lenses themselves. It is not allowed to wear them longer than the one for which they are designed. Remove the lenses at night, then in the morning you will not be met by the reflection of red eyes after sleep.

To prevent irritation and redness of the eyes due to dry air or air conditioning, do not forget to humidify the air in the room. Wear sunglasses outside. If necessary, then give up cosmetics for a while or change its brand.

As you can see, there are many reasons why the eyes are red after sleep. This problem is easy and simple to solve if you think about it in time and take appropriate measures. With proper and systematic prevention, you will be able to look at the world openly and confidently.