Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Severe Redness In Eye, No Blurred Vision Or Watery Eyes. Could It Be Conjunctivitis?
Question: Hi, my husband has one eye with severe redness on the white on the half closest to tear duct. He has not had discharge, nor contact with any foriegn object to his recollection. There is no blurring of vision, watery eye, or pain. He does have some itching. We have no small children, but he does work as a medical courier. Is this a case of conjunctivitis, and is it likely to resolve on its own or should he go to the MedExpress for eye drops?
Dear XXXXXXX,
Thanks for sending your query to us.
This is episcleritis,a type of iflammation.This may resolve on its own,but may flare up and that is a chance you may not take.As it may turn bad.
This requires anti inflammatory eye drops which may be continued for few days.
Since this is not infection,rest of the family need not take precautions.
Do get back to me in case of any further query in this regard.
Thanks for sending your query to us.
This is episcleritis,a type of iflammation.This may resolve on its own,but may flare up and that is a chance you may not take.As it may turn bad.
This requires anti inflammatory eye drops which may be continued for few days.
Since this is not infection,rest of the family need not take precautions.
Do get back to me in case of any further query in this regard.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
