Eyes, ear, nose and throat
Eye redness, pain or vision problems
Also called eye redness, eye pain, vision problem, blurred vision, aankh dard
What this means
Red, painful or watery eyes are often due to infection, allergy or strain. Sudden changes in vision, however, can be serious and need prompt eye care.
Safe to do at home
- Avoid rubbing the eyes
- Use a clean, cool compress for comfort
- Rest your eyes and reduce screen time
- Wash hands often to avoid spreading an eye infection
Please do not do this alone
- Do not use steroid or antibiotic eye drops without a doctor
- Do not share eye drops, towels or kajal
- Do not ignore sudden vision loss or eye injury
Book a consultation if
- Redness or discharge lasts more than a couple of days
- You have ongoing blurring or eye strain
- There is light sensitivity or pain on moving the eye
Get help immediately if
- Sudden loss or major change in vision
- Severe eye pain, especially with nausea or halos around lights
- An eye injury or a chemical splash in the eye
The right doctor for this
Ophthalmologist (Eye Specialist)
This is the specialist who sees this symptom most often and can examine you properly. If you are not sure, a general physician is always a safe place to start and will refer you onward if you need it.
