Why are my eyes red?

If the white part of your eyes (conjunctiva) appears red, this may or may not be accompanied by other symptoms such as irritation, grittiness, burning, dryness & pain. Red eyes can can have multiple causes: allergies, dry eyes, digital eye strain, eye infections and contact lens overwear. It’s important to distinguish the more serious causes of red eyes such as corneal ulcers, uveitis or a corneal foreign body. If you wear contact lenses, you should discontinue wearing them and throw away your most recent pair of contacts. Some of the more common causes of red eyes: allergies & dry eyes are treated with preservative free lubricating eye drops such as Thealoz Duo, while more severe cases might need prescription eye drops to alleviate your symptoms. If you notice that your eyes are red, book an appointment to visit your local optometrist or click here to schedule a visit with us.