Red eye (patient information)

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Overview

Eye redness is due to swollen or dilated blood vessels, which cause the surface of the eye to look red, or bloodshot.

There are many possible causes of a red eye or eyes. Some are cause for concern; some are medical emergencies. Others are nothing to worry about.

How red the eye appears is often less of a concern than whether you also have eye pain or difficulty seeing.