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What Causes Redness Along With Itching And Irritation In Eyes?

Hello, I ve recently been recovering from a cold that primarily involved a sore throat, and some post nasal drip.. It began 1.5 weeks ago and the last 4-5 days have just been a very small amount of mucus in my throat in the mornings and that s it. No temperature, sore muscles or lack of energy. The last 3 days I ve experience very bloodshot eyes, but my eyes are not itchy or irritated or sore. They re just red. This morning I now feel like a bit of the sore throat may be coming back.
Tue, 8 Mar 2016
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Bloodshot eyes or red eyes can occur due to infection, allergy, fatigue caused by over-wearing spectacles to name few conditions.
However, other serious conditions like glaucoma or uveitis can also cause red eyes.
Red eyes accompanied by sore throat may be due to infection of both sites.
However, before taking any treatment for red eye, I suggest you to consult an ophthalmologist for clinical assessment for definitive diagnosis.
Appropriate treatment can be started once definitive diagnosis is made.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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What Causes Redness Along With Itching And Irritation In Eyes?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Bloodshot eyes or red eyes can occur due to infection, allergy, fatigue caused by over-wearing spectacles to name few conditions. However, other serious conditions like glaucoma or uveitis can also cause red eyes. Red eyes accompanied by sore throat may be due to infection of both sites. However, before taking any treatment for red eye, I suggest you to consult an ophthalmologist for clinical assessment for definitive diagnosis. Appropriate treatment can be started once definitive diagnosis is made. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri