Patient's question:
At noon while resting at the office, I noticed redness, dryness, and tearing in my eyes. Other than that, I felt no other discomfort. After using a colleague's eye drops, the symptoms somewhat subsided. I'd like to consult about the cause of the redness and tearing. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Red eyes with tears may be infectious conjunctivitis. It is necessary to conduct a detailed examination to confirm the diagnosis and actively treat it. Daily, the first step should be a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water, avoiding spicy, greasy, and irritating foods, getting adequate rest, maintaining eye cleanliness, avoiding harmful stimuli, and supplementing with vitamin C. Eye drops such as ofloxacin, chloramphenicol, and sodium sulfacetamide can be used to actively control the infection. Cold compresses can also be applied, and in most cases, the condition can improve.