What's wrong with bloodshot eyes

Every day after washing their face, people will look in the mirror to see if there are any changes in their face. It is common for people to find red bloodshot in the eyes, but they don’t feel any discomfort in their eyes. What’s the matter with bloodshot in the eyes? There are many reasons for this situation. It may be caused by excessive use of the eyes or the environment. Let’s learn more about it.

1. Why do eyes have red bloodshot?

1. Climate and environmental factors: living in a harsh environment for a long time. For example, the thin air in the plateau and the lack of oxygen in the skin lead to an increase in the number of red blood cells and compensatory dilation of blood vessels. Over time, vascular contraction dysfunction causes red blood streaks.

2. Abuse of cosmetics: Nowadays people are used to wearing eye makeup. Heavy makeup often damages the skin around the eyes, and some cosmetics can even directly damage the eyes. When the acidic ingredients in cosmetics destroy the protective effect of the skin's stratum corneum and the elasticity of capillaries, the capillaries will dilate or rupture.

3. Stimulation by physical factors: such as stimulation by temperature changes, which causes the tolerance of capillaries to exceed the normal range, causing capillaries to dilate and rupture. Or incorrect beauty techniques may cause damage to capillaries and cause red blood streaks.

4. Overuse of eyes: Overuse of eyes, such as staying up late for a long time, wearing contact lenses for a long time, or frequently facing computers, mobile phones and other electronic products, will cause excessive fatigue of the eyes, thus causing red bloodshot eyes.

5. Local infection: If the surface of the eyeball is invaded by bacteria or viruses, such as rubbing the eyes with your hands or foreign objects entering the eyes, it will cause local infection of the eyes and symptoms of red bloodshot.

2. What to do if your eyes have red bloodshot eyes

1. Reduce computer use: When using the 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. Recommended reading: How to remove red bloodshot eyes Eye drops for red bloodshot eyes

2. Give your eyes more rest: If your eyes are dry or 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, special attention should be paid to water replenishment, which can improve the dryness of the eye mucosa and prevent dry eyes.

4. Overcome bad habits: Many people are born with sad faces. They frown and squint all day long, which makes the skin around the eyes tense and never loose. In addition, too many facial expressions will also make the skin on the face, including the skin around the eyes, loose and aging. Staying up late for a long time and irregular sleep are naturally also a major enemy.

5. 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.

6. 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. Recommended reading: How to remove red bloodshot eyes.

7. Life and work habits: Frequent typing in front of the computer and wearing contact lenses increase eye fatigue and cause eye aging. In addition to improving this situation with skin care products, it is also very important to adjust your lifestyle habits. 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.