Redness of the Eye

Red eye is a non-specific term describing an eye that appears red due to illness, injury, or some other condition. It is caused by enlarged, dilated blood vessels, leading to the appearance of redness on the surface of the eye.

Causes

■ Conjunctiva

Conjunctivitis
Dry eye
Pterygium
Subconjunctival hemorrhage
Trauma
Pingueculum

■ Cornea

Abrasion
Foreign body
Laceration
Corneal ulcer
Keratitis
Contact lens wear

■ Sclera

Episcleritis
Scleritis

■ Iris and ciliary body

Iritis
Iridocyclitis

■ Anterior chamber

Hyphaema
Acute angle-closure glaucoma
Anterior uveitis

■ Eyelid

Trichiasis
Entropion
Ectropion
Blepharitis
Chalazion/Stye
Marginal keratitis

■ Orbit

Orbital cellulitis
Acute dacryocystitis

Red eye disorders – Non-vision threatening

Blepharitis
Hordeolum
Chalazion
Conjunctivitis
Dry eyes
Corneal abrasions
Subconjunctival hemorrhage

Red eye disorders – Vision threatening

Orbital cellulitis
Scleritis
Uveitis
Trauma
Hyphema
Acute glaucoma
Corneal infections

Treatment in Ayurveda

Treatment depends upon the dosha involved, causes, etc. Some procedures done in Ayurveda are:

Sekam (eye wash)
Aschothanam (eye drops)
Virechanam (purgation therapy)