How to Cure Red Eye

Red eye is a condition in which different factors cause the eye to become red, irritated or swollen. It can be caused from allergies, stress, fatigue, or an infection of the membranes that cover the eyelid. Knowing what triggers your red eye can help you to treat it more effectively; this includes allergy medications or a prescription medication.

Things You'll Need

• Eye Gels
• Eye Drops
• Eye Washes
• Warm and cold compresses

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Instructions

• 1

  Get more rest. Sometimes just resting your eyes can clear up your condition, as red eye is commonly caused by stress and fatigue. This is only an effective treatment if there is no viral infection present.

• 2

  Use eye gels. An example of an eye gel is Olay Revitalizing eye gel. These can help to relieve the pressure and discomfort that causes red eye.

• 3

  Use eye drops. There are times when your eyes become dry and this overdrying cause red eye to occur. The artificial tears produced by the eye drops places moisture back into your tear film, thus curing the red eye.

• 4

  Use eye washes. Eye washes like those made by Bausch and Lomb are not just for those who wear contact lenses. They also help to remove any foreign objects that may be irritating your eyes.

• 5

  Use a comprees. Compresses are a great option, especially if the cause of your red eye is a viral or bacterial infection. A warm compress will keep your eye free from any discharge, while a cold compress will alleviate the burning and swelling that can accompany it.