What’s wrong with red, dry eyes?

Red and dry eyes may be caused by overuse of eyes, inflammation, dry eyes, lid gland dysfunction and so on.
1. Excessive eye use: Physiological factors such as prolonged use of electronic products, prolonged gazing at small objects, prolonged exposure to dim or bright light, and frequent rubbing of the eyes lead to excessive eye use and eye fatigue, resulting in the above symptoms. In addition, sand, dust, high temperature and other environments in the eye surface tear evaporation is too fast can also cause the above symptoms.
2. Inflammation: Pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, chlamydia and other infections in the eye lead to inflammatory lesions in the conjunctiva, cornea, sclera, intraocular tissues, etc., which result in localized redness, swelling, heat, and pain, and a decrease in tear secretion and an increase in tear evaporation, so that the above symptoms appear.
3. Dry eye: hot environment, dry air leads to increased evaporation of tears, resulting in a decrease in tears, dry eyes, redness, foreign body sensation and other symptoms.
4. Blepharoplakia: Environmental factors, congenital developmental abnormalities and other factors lead to blockage of the opening of the blepharoplakia, abnormal secretion, etc., resulting in a decrease in the stability of the tear film and dryness and fatigue of the eyes.
Red, dry eyes that do not recover after rest and are accompanied by other discomforts may be related to a variety of factors, so it is recommended to consult a doctor for a clear diagnosis and standardized treatment as prescribed by the doctor.