Red eyes may occur for various reasons. It can be due to prolonged use of contact lenses or staring at your computer screen for long hours without taking a break.
Red eyes can also be caused by smoking, excessive drinking, dry eyes, allergies, conjunctivitis, inflamed eyelids, or eye injuries.
Redness in your eyes is itself a symptom of irritation. Other symptoms include itching, eye discharge, photophobia, blurred vision, pain, and watering in the eyes.
You can try some home remedies for dry eyes before consulting your doctor. Gently washing your eyes, massaging your eyelids, resting them, and applying a cold compress can help soothe red eyes.
A warm compress can benefit red eyes. To do this, take a clean cloth, soak it in warm water, and remove excess water from the cloth. Place the damp cloth over your eyes until it cools.
A cold compress can provide a cooling effect and soothe eye redness. Take a clean cloth, dip it in cold water, remove excess water, and place the damp cloth on your eyes for a cooling effect and to relieve red eyes.
The soothing and cooling properties of cucumber make it one of the best home remedies for red eyes. Cut two slices of cucumber, place them over your eyes, and relax for 30 minutes for better results.
Refrigerate a mixture of aloe vera gel and water, apply it to a cotton ball, and put it on your eyes for 30 minutes. Aloe vera's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties soothe irritated eyes.
Apply warm milk mixed with honey to a cotton ball and close your eyes for 30 minutes. The soothing properties of milk and honey naturally relieve red eyes.
Dip a cotton ball in rose water and place it directly on your closed eyes for 20 minutes. The anti-inflammatory properties of rose water can reduce inflammation and irritation in your eyes.
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