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In certain circumstances, a more detailed evaluation may be carried out to identify the cause of the inflammation.

Not all red eyes mean the same thing

Red eyes can have numerous causes.

Allergies, dry eyes, conjunctivitis, cosmetic irritation, blepharitis, and other conditions can produce similar symptoms.

For this reason, using a treatment based solely on a photograph found on social media can worsen the problem.

When is it advisable to consult quickly?

If, in addition to irritation, intense eye pain, significant sensitivity to light, sudden decrease in vision, considerable inflammation, or abundant discharge occurs, it is advisable to seek medical evaluation as soon as possible.

Problems that directly affect vision require special attention.

How to care for your eyelids daily

A simple routine can help keep the area around the eyes clean.

Properly removing makeup before sleeping, avoiding touching your eyes with dirty hands, not sharing cosmetics, and keeping bed linens clean are all reasonable habits.

If recurrent blepharitis is present, a professional may recommend specific eyelid hygiene measures depending on the cause.

The viral photograph should not be interpreted literally.

The enormous organisms shown around the eyelashes in images like this may provoke fear, but  they do not realistically represent what Demodex mites look like to the naked eye.