Red eyes denotes infection and/or inflammation of eye.

Symptoms

• Redness
• Discharge ( pus - like )
• Scratchy feeling in eye
• Watering
• Photophobia

Useful Tips

• Consult your eye specialist immediately.
• Put drops advised by an eye doctor. Drops advised by a chemist may not be safe and be harmful in the long term.
• Use Protective dark glasses for comfort and hygiene.

Precationary Measures To Avoid Infection

• Do not shake hands with persons having red eyes.
• Avoid touching doorbells, doorhandles, electric switches and other items of common use.
• Avoid rubbing eyes, but clean eyes delicately with sterile cotton swabs.
• Wash hands with soap and water everytime the infected person touches eyes. Infection to oneself and others can be minimised.
• Have separate handkerchief, soap, pillow and such items to protect the family members.