Eye Redness

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Eye Redness: Home Care & Treatment

For fatigue or eyestrain, try to rest your eyes. No treatment is necessary.

If you have conjunctivitis:

• Avoid touching the infected eye and then rubbing the other eye -- the infection can spread from one eye to the other.
• Apply cool or warm compresses throughout the day.
• Do not use eye makeup or wear contact lenses until the infection has cleared. Throw away items like these that you used in your infected eye.
• Wash your hands frequently.
• Talk to your doctor if symptoms do not begin to clear within 24 hours or if you have a yellowish discharge from your eye. You may need an antibiotic ointment.

If you have blepheritis:

• Apply warm compresses to your eyes for 5 minutes. Do this at least two times per day.
• Using a cotton swab, gently rub a solution of warm water and no-tears baby shampoo along your eyelid, where the lash meets the lid. Do this in the morning and before you go to bed.