Constant red/bloodshot eyes?

Question

My eyes are constantly red/bloodshot. I think it's because I used to use Visine every single day for a long time. I now have these permanent blood vessels in my eyes that never go away, even when I take my contacts out they are still red. Sometimes they feel dry, and when I use artificial drops, they don't do anything for the redness. I need to know how to get rid of this terrible eye redness. It's really making me upset.

Answer 1

It "could" be due to the Visine. How Visine works to "get the red out" is that it shrinks the blood vessels so that they're not visible. Eyes get oxygen from the AIR, so if you used them all the time for a long period of time it could have caused your blood vessels to overcompensate when you stopped using them. Plus, you indicated that you wear contacts, which can also be a huge cause of blood vessels getting larger or growing over the cornea in order to get more oxygen. Does your eye doc know about all of this? I would recommend getting a more gas permeable contact lens, or not wearing them at all. I'd also keep them as moisturized as possible with lubricating drops - NOT VISINE or anything that medically constricts the blood vessels whether you're wearing contacts or not.

Basically, make sure they're moisturized as much as possible, and make sure they're getting enough oxygen.

As for this problem going away, I wouldn't think it would correct itself as long as you're wearing contact lenses and your eyes continue to strain to get oxygen. If there is a chance for it getting better, I would think the best way to let it resolve would be to switch to glasses and use drops a few times a day.....and even then I'd expect it to take a few months. Good luck!

Answer 2

don't EVER used visine for eye redness, bc when u stop using it , it will increase the redness, didn't do any good.  continue use artificial tear drop, it save. use OPTIVE brand, the best brand. go see optical doctor, check. also see your family doc, have a blood test. bc blood vessel cause by chronic disease, diabetic, and virus.

Answer 3

Then go to an optometrist. When you visit one they check for glacoma and cataracts and infections as well as your vision. You should do this at least once a year.

Answer 4

You may want to take an honest evaluation of your lifestyle.  What is your drug/alcohol use?  Do you have sleep apnea?  Do you have allergies?  You should really consult your medical doctor.  You could have a chronic dry eye condition, and infection, or even a foreign body in your eye that you're unaware of. Also, improper contact lenses that don't allow enough oxygen to your eyes can cause you to grow new larger blood vessels.  You should see about getting different contact lenses.