When the eyes are red and inflamed, it is important to determine whether the red and inflamed area is the eyelid, or the conjunctiva or cornea of the eye. If it is a red and swollen eyelid with swelling, increased discharge, or possibly even bumps or lumps, it should be considered a mydriasis, and early inflammation like this can be treated with hot compresses and drops of antibiotic eye ointment. If it is an inflammation of the eye, such as conjunctivitis, there are several types of conjunctivitis, such as viral infections and bacterial infections. In the case of bacterial infection, the redness and swelling is accompanied by a golden discharge, and in such cases, antibiotic eye drops can be used for anti-inflammatory treatment. If it is caused by a virus, the watery discharge is more frequent and can be treated with antiviral eye drops.