The sudden redness of the whites of the eyes, what caused it.. and when is it a disease?

 Sudden redness of the whites of the eyes.

It is possible and often to feel a sudden redness in the eye, and this may be accompanied by a feeling as if your eye is swollen or irritated as a result of an infection in it,

It is also possible that red eyes, also known as bloodshot eyes indicate the presence of a large number of different health problems. These problems may range from easy and simple to difficult that may need medical intervention.

On the other hand, when it is sudden and accompanied by pain or changes in your vision, it may cause many different problems and also some visual diseases that may lead to some long-term health problems And you may seek to search for the appropriate treatment for you, and also, you must know that it is possible and that the red-eye can be treated at home, if the symptoms are minor.

It is possible that the sudden redness of the white of the eye is due to the presence of an aneurysm in the weak and small blood vessels in the eye, which may be located between the sclera of the eye and the clear upper conjunctiva of the eye.

Environmental causes of sudden red eye

There are a number of environmental reasons that may significantly interfere with the redness of the eye and suddenly, including:

• Some of the allergens present in the air (that cause eye allergies): such as pollen
• Air pollution: Air pollution is represented by exhaust from cars and factories.
• Entry of smoke into the eye (smoke is related to fire and fires, and used cigarette smoke as well)
• Dry air: It is the air that does not contain water droplets (such as (some arid climates, aircraft cabins).
• Dust or dirt particles of all kinds
• Airborne vapors (gasoline, solvents, thinners)
• Exposure to volatile chemicals (such as chlorine in swimming pools, pesticides)
• Excessive exposure to sunlight (without sunglasses that block ultraviolet rays): where ultraviolet rays may affect the eye negatively.

 

Types of infections that cause sudden redness of the eye.

Eye conditions may depend on many conditions that may greatly affect the occurrence of infections and then the presence of redness in the white of the eye, as there are some eye conditions that may be more likely than others to cause redness.

dry eye keratitis

Some may suffer from a chronic lack of moisture in the eye and also from adequate moisture on the surface of the eye. The consequences of dry eyes can range from mild irritation to persistent and severe inflammation and even scarring of the front surface of the eye. And it may lead to:

Keratitis: It can be used in general to describe dryness and inflammation of the cornea, which may cause sudden redness in the eye.
Dry keratoconjunctivitis: We can say that the term keratoconjunctivitis sicca is to describe a dry eye that may affect both the cornea and the conjunctiva.

Inflammation caused by allergic eye

If we focus on eye allergies, in addition to the symptoms of sneezing, congestion, and a runny nose, most of those who suffer from allergies may also suffer from sudden itching in the eyes and then tears in the eyes and then the occurrence of Redness in the eye and swelling in the eyelids.

In some cases, it is possible that eye allergies also play an important role in conjunctivitis (pink eye), with infection and inflammation in the other eye.

pink eye conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis may express inflammation or infection common to the front surface of the eye and then also to the eyelids. We can say that the conjunctiva is a very thin and transparent membrane that can completely cover the white of the eye (the sclera), in addition to the inner surface of the eyelids.

And when the blood vessels in the white of the eye are inflamed, it can lead to sudden redness, and this may lead to the appearance of the white of the eye in a reddish-pink color. And it can also happen because of

Viruses: There is a type of conjunctivitis virus, which may resemble viruses that cause the common cold, and this type of pink eye is considered highly contagious. But it usually goes away on its own within a few days without medical treatment.
Bacteria: Bacteria can cause serious damage to the eye, if left untreated.
Allergic conjunctivitis

There is a type of allergy known as allergic conjunctivitis. It is possible that allergic conjunctivitis is seasonal due to (pollen) for example, or it exists throughout the year due to the presence of (dust, pet dander) around us.

Wearing contact lenses.

It is possible that contact lenses affect the color of the whites of the eyes, causing sudden redness, due to the various infections they may cause in the eye.

digital eye strain.

And it is stress caused by computer screens that may cause severe fatigue in the cornea and conjunctiva as well.

trauma or injury to the eye.

It is possible that some accidents and traumas that may affect mainly the eye may occur, and experts say that more than 90% of trauma can be prevented, and on that basis, we can say that those traumas or injuries may lead to infections and irritations in the eye. Eye.

eyesore.

There are most cases that may suffer from the presence of ulcers in the cornea, and it is most likely caused by a bacterial infection that attacks the cornea, and in most cases, it affects the eye after injuries or traumas.

 

Allergic conjunctivitis.

There is a type of allergy known as allergic conjunctivitis. It is possible that allergic conjunctivitis is seasonal due to (pollen) for example, or it exists throughout the year due to the presence of (dust, pet dander) around us.

 

When is red eye disease?

Of course, sudden eye redness may be diagnosed as a serious disease, and it must be treated immediately. Among those signs are the following:

• If the redness persists for more than a week without improvement.
• If you notice changes in your vision such as clouds.
• If you feel severe pain in your eyes.
• You may also become more sensitive to light.
• You may notice a discharge from one or both eyes.
• If you are taking medications that thin the blood, such as heparin or warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven), which may cause pathological redness in the eye.
• If the redness is accompanied by a headache and blurred vision.
• You may start to see rings or some white halos around the lights around you.
• If you suffer from nausea and vomiting.