@optom.jacobomollo: 👁️ WHAT IS RED EYE? Red eye happens when blood vessels on the surface of the eye swell or become irritated, making the eye appear bloodshot. While sometimes harmless, it can also signal an underlying eye condition that needs attention. 👁️ COMMON CAUSES INCLUDE: 🔹 Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye): Inflammation from infection or allergies affecting the eye’s outer layer. 🔹 Allergies: Reaction to dust, pollen, smoke, or pet dander. 🔹 Dry Eyes: Insufficient tear production leading to irritation. 🔹 Eye Infections: Bacterial or viral causes that may require treatment. 🔹 Eye Strain: Long hours on screens, fatigue, or lack of sleep. 🔹 Injury/Foreign Body: Something stuck in the eye or minor trauma. 🔹 Contact Lenses Misuse: Overwear or poor hygiene with lenses. 👁️ WARNING SIGNS – SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY IF YOU HAVE: ⚠️ Persistent pain in the eye ⚠️ Sensitivity to light (photophobia) ⚠️ Discharge or pus ⚠️ Blurred or reduced vision ⚠️ Redness in only one eye that doesn’t improve 👁️ PROTECT YOUR EYES ✅ Avoid rubbing your eyes ✅ Use protective eyewear when needed ✅ Rest your eyes from prolonged screen time ✅ Maintain good hygiene with contact lenses ✅ Get regular eye check-ups ✨ Remember: Not every red eye is “just irritation.” Persistent or painful redness could be a sign of infection, allergy, or even more serious eye diseases. Early treatment saves sight! #RedEye #EyeHealthAwareness #PinkEye #DryEye #HealthyVision

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Wednesday 10 September 2025 13:33:44 GMT