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title: "Why do eyes become red?"  
description: "A concise explanation of the reason why eyes become red"  
author: "Anjita D."  
published: 2023-12-05  
canonical: https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/3454/why-do-eyes-become-red  
category: "Human Beings"  
tags: ["eyes", "eyecare", "health", "facts", "general knowledge"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# Why do eyes become red?

![Why do eyes become red](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/25b29c72-cc7e-4e6a-acfa-dae6576c7bf9/images/aab46d31-8388-491b-8042-fc7271812914.jpeg) ![Why do eyes become red](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/25b29c72-cc7e-4e6a-acfa-dae6576c7bf9/images/8606d6b7-e1e6-4da1-af55-2327bb0efa79.jpeg) When tears are not generated or evaporate rapidly enough, the conjunctiva becomes red, itchy, and burning. ![Why do eyes become red](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/25b29c72-cc7e-4e6a-acfa-dae6576c7bf9/images/c61bdd4a-49c9-4283-8019-d9f623abec8c.jpeg) Irritants such as smoke and dust can produce redness in the conjunctiva, whereas eye injuries can cause pain, edoema, and discharge. ![Why do eyes become red](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/25b29c72-cc7e-4e6a-acfa-dae6576c7bf9/images/0fe247de-c914-46da-a7a2-113aadf7a687.jpeg) Through pollen, dust, pet dander, viruses, bacteria, or fungi allergies can cause redness, irritation, itching, and discharge. ![Why do eyes become red](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/25b29c72-cc7e-4e6a-acfa-dae6576c7bf9/images/06530204-5b68-4169-82d5-0ecf1cc6d205.jpeg) Wash your hands frequently to avoid red eyes, avoid eye rubs, use artificial tears for dry eyes, and avoid smoking and secondhand smoke. ![Why do eyes become red](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/25b29c72-cc7e-4e6a-acfa-dae6576c7bf9/images/cdc87fa5-307c-4646-b9e8-9d7e18338643.jpeg) If you are using contact lenses, regular cleaning and following your eye doctor's wear guidelines are necessary.

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