Red Eye
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Red eye is a sign, not a disease in itself, that indicates redness of the eye surface due to dilation of the blood vessels. It can be due to mild and passing causes or to conditions that require attention.
Common causes: irritation, allergies, dryness, infections, or contact with foreign bodies.
Symptoms that may accompany it: burning, tearing, a gritty sensation, discharge, or sensitivity to light.
When to seek care? If the redness is accompanied by severe pain, changes in vision, or does not improve, the prudent thing is to have it evaluated. The ophthalmologist is the professional to examine the eye and identify the source of the redness.
Data on 3,625 doctors who treat red eye
Which specialist treats red eye?
For red eye, it's best to see an ophthalmologist, who can identify the cause (infection, allergy, irritation) and provide proper care. A general practitioner can do an initial assessment, and in cases involving trauma or a foreign object, a general surgeon may also be involved.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in red eye
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Frequently asked questions
What is red eye?
Red eye is a sign, not a disease in itself, that indicates redness of the eye surface due to dilation of the blood vessels. It can be due to mild and passing causes or to conditions that require attention.
Which doctor treats red eye?
For red eye, it's best to see an ophthalmologist, who can identify the cause (infection, allergy, irritation) and provide proper care. A general practitioner can do an initial assessment, and in cases involving trauma or a foreign object, a general surgeon may also be involved.