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Feb 14, 2024 · Conjunctivitis, commonly known as the "pink eye" or "red eye" disease, which has been spreading across East Africa, appears to have hit Kenya the hardest. Most cases have been reported along the ...
Jan 19, 2024 · Alcohol and Cannabis. Drinking alcohol can cause some people to develop eye redness, notably in people assigned female at birth. This is because alcohol can cause vasodilation (widening of blood vessels). Alcohol is dehydrating and can cause the eyes to appear red and tired.
Red-eye is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (the covering of the eyeball and inside of the eyelid) in the eye. This inflammation may lead to redness, tearing, discharge, itching pain, photophobia and blurred vision. Red-eye is also called conjunctivitis. Red-eye is often caused by a virus called an adenovirus (a very small germ) and is highly ...
Jul 2, 2023 · To get rid of red eyes, try using artificial tears: Insert every hour for the first six hours. Use six times per day for the rest of the week. Some people store a bottle of eye drops in the refrigerator, as the chilled fluid may be soothing to the eyes. 3.
Mar 13, 2024 · The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has confirmed the outbreak of conjunctivitis (red eye) disease in schools in the Kampala metropolitan area. In a letter dated March 13 addressed to all ...
Here are some of the common symptoms of red eyes: Eye pain. Itchiness. Eye discharge of mucus or pus. Swollen eyes. Blurred vision. Sensitivity to light. Dryness. In case you witness any of these symptoms, it’s important to see a doctor to determine the cause of your red eyes.
Jul 30, 2023 · With persistent rain, cases of conjunctivitis, or ‘pink eye’, are on the rise in several parts of the country, including New Delhi, Chandigarh, and Gujarat. A conjunctivitis patient generally experiences eyes turning red, feeling itchy and painful, and witnessing a watery or thicker discharge. The disease can be caused by viruses, bacteria ...
