Re: Daughter's bloodshot eye

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Eyebright comes to mind first. There is a tea bag out there for puffy, bloodshot eyes that has Eyebright, Comfrey, Wild Lettuce in iy as another.. cgiambri <cgiambri@...> wrote: Any suggestions for bloodshot "one" eye? My daughter does wear contacts but I'm assuming not for at least today with this irritation. Thanks. I'll let her know your suggestions. I have read it can be a B complex deficiency. It can be caused by dirt other sources said, fatigue, improper diet, etc. I read also Vit. C helpful. She is near Whole Foods in TX so she can get over there to find what she needds.She has B Complex at home.carolg

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Suzy,

I'm going to have daughter check on the tea. I also found lots of

other stuff and links posting for all here.

http://www.localharvest.org/store/item.jsp?id=4525

http://www.familiesathome.net/moeyecare.htm

http://www.moondragon.org/health/disorders/eyesbloodshot.html

DESCRIPTION

Bloodshot eyes appear red and occurs when the small blood vessels on

the surface of the eye (sclera) become inflamed, enlarged, and

congested with blood, usually in response to an insufficient supply

of oxygen in the cornea or tissues covering the eyes. They are also

called scleral injection, conjunctival injection, and red eye(s).

They are a common consequence of eyestrain, fatigue, mechanical

irritation, environmental factors such as extremely dry air,

sunburned sclera, allergic reactions, infection and other medical

conditions and improper diet, especially the consumption of alcohol.

A bloodshot appearance can also result from deficiencies in vitamins

B2 (riboflavin) and B6 (pyridoxine), and the amino acids histidine,

lysine, or phenylalanine. Once the body receives the nutrients it

needs, the congestion in the blood vessels should disappear.

A bright red, uniformly dense bloody area on the sclera results from

a small amount of bleeding into the sclera. It is often first noted

in the morning on arising. This is a fairly common occurrence and of

little significance. If upon awakening in the morning, you notice a

bloody blotch in one eye that doesn't hurt but just looks bad, don't

worry. It is usually due to eyestrain or fatigue, and it generally

clears up on its own after a few days.

Common causes:

• Eyestrain

• Fatigue

• Blepharitis

• Foreign bodies in the cornea and conjunctiva

• Conjunctivitis

• Corneal abrasion

• Corneal ulcers and infections

• Iritis

• Ocular lacerations and intraocular foreign bodies

• Uveitis

Note: There may be other causes of bloodshot eyes. This list is not

all inclusive, and the causes are not presented in order of

likelihood. The causes of this symptom can include unlikely diseases

and medications. Furthermore, the causes may vary based on age and

gender of the affected person, as well as on the specific

characteristics of the symptom such as exact location, quality, time

course, aggravating factors, relieving factors, and associated

complaints. Visit with your health care provider to explore the

possible explanations for bloodshot eyes, occurring alone or in

combination with other problems.

Home care:

For fatigue or eyestrain, try to rest; no treatment is necessary.

Otherwise, see your primary health care provider or an

ophthalmologist for medical treatment.

If conjunctivitis is suspected or confirmed, avoid touching the

infected eye and then rubbing the other eye--this condition is very

contagious.

Call your health care provider if:

• Bloodshot eyes persists for longer than one or two days.

• There is unexplained eye pain and vision problems.........etc.

hugs,

carolg

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> Any suggestions for bloodshot " one " eye? My daughter does wear

> contacts but I'm assuming not for at least today with this

> irritation.

>

> Thanks. I'll let her know your suggestions. I have read it can be

a B

> complex deficiency. It can be caused by dirt other sources said,

> fatigue, improper diet, etc. I read also Vit. C helpful. She is

near

> Whole Foods in TX so she can get over there to find what she

needds.

>

> She has B Complex at home.

>

> carolg

>

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Suzy,

I will check on the kind of contacts, but clueless as I don't wear

them. Thanks always. I'm passing all this infornation on to her.

Hugs,

carolg

> > Suzy,

> > Awesome. Thanks.

> >

> > Now it's time for both of us to get to bed hun. Sounds like you

> are

> > doing so much better. Fabulous.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

> Any suggestions for bloodshot " one " eye? My daughter does wear

> contacts but I'm assuming not for at least today with this

> irritation.

>

Hello,

My oldest is 20 and she wears those contacts you don't take out and

throw away after two weeks.

But, she wears them for a month or more.

She is always getting infections in one and sometimes both eyes.

What ever you think best for an infection and can go into the eye at

the same time.

I bet she'll feel better over night.

Just a thought,

Angel