Rubbing red eyes may be caused by eye congestion, which can be eliminated by resting. However, if it is caused by bacterial conjunctivitis, bacterial keratitis and other diseases, you need to take medication for the cause of the disease, so as to eliminate it.
1. Eye congestion: when frequent rubbing of the eyes will lead to local blood vessel congestion, appearing eye red situation. If there is no accompanying discomfort, after a period of rest, it can be recovered on its own.
2. Bacterial conjunctivitis: When rubbing the eyes may induce bacterial infection and conjunctivitis. Patients need to use antibiotic eye drops, such as levofloxacin and tobramycin, under the guidance of a doctor. After medication, the redness and swelling can be restored.
3. Bacterial keratitis: When patients rub their eyes with dirty hands, bacterial keratitis may be induced, resulting in redness and swelling of the eyes. In such cases, patients need to use antibiotic eye drops, such as tobramycin and chloramphenicol, under the guidance of the doctor.
There are many causes of red eye rubbing, patients need to identify the cause of the disease, and then actively take treatment measures.