What's wrong with the red bloodshot under the eyeball?

In our daily life, bloodshot eyes may appear due to various reasons. But do you know that if we don’t improve this situation for a long time, our eyes will suffer from diseases such as decreased vision and eye fatigue. In particular, some friends may have red bloodshot eyes. So, what exactly causes the red bloodshot under the whites of the eyes?

When we play computer games for too long, stay up late to work at a desk, or drink too much, red bloodshot eyes are the easiest to find. Looking in the mirror or being reminded by others will make us realize that our eyes have given us a warning. Here are a few ways to help eliminate the red bloodshot eyes.

Why do red blood streaks appear?

First of all, we should know that our eyes are usually white because there are tiny capillaries in the eyes, which are usually invisible. That is to say, there are bloodshot in the eyes. Because there are blood vessels in the eyes, when we don’t sleep well, the blood vessels become congested, and the bloodshot will be more serious than usual. Of course, some people are born with thicker eye blood vessels than others. When our eyes are over-tired or infected, blood vessels may rupture and cause retinal bleeding.

What should we do when red bloodshot eyes appear?

1. When using a computer or reading, it is best to take a 10-minute break every hour and try to relax outdoors. If conditions limit, you can choose to look out the window. Keep the distance from the computer screen at least 30 cm. It is recommended to place a cup of hot water next to the computer from time to time.

2. If your eyes are dry and itchy, close your eyes and rest for a while, then open them again. Never rub your eyes with your hands. To prevent bacteria on your hands from infecting your eyes and causing inflammation.

3. Drink more water when working or studying, especially in air-conditioned offices or rooms. Pay special attention to water replenishment, which can improve the dryness of the eye mucosa and prevent dry eyes.

4. Eye drops, saline solution, artificial tears: People who wear contact lenses often rely on this type of eye drops to protect their eyes; some people buy eye drops at the pharmacy to prevent dry eyes, but you should pay attention to the choice of drops. It is best to have them prescribed by a doctor, which is more reliable. Because most eye drops or artificial tears contain preservatives or fungicides for easy storage, most people should not have too many problems using them. However, if you use them for a long time or have an allergic constitution, you should be cautious.

5. Cold and hot compresses for eyes: When eye fatigue occurs, you can use ice and hot compresses alternately to soothe your eyes. This can quickly relieve fatigue and has a good relaxing effect on the muscles around the eyes. The same goes for hot compresses. One time should not exceed 5 minutes. You can rotate your eyes up and down and left and right, and repeat several times. This can promote blood circulation around the eyes. It also has a good effect on improving the red bloodshot eyes caused by fatigue. This method is also suitable for people who have undergone cataract surgery.

6. You can eat more foods containing beta-carotene or carotenoids (lutein): carrots, papaya, pumpkin, green vegetables, etc. Some people will make some wolfberry tea or cassia seed tea in the office, which are very helpful for the eyes. Because lutein is the only nutrient in the human eye that can be converted into macular pigment.