How long does it take for sudden redness in one eye to recover?
Dec 12, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Cui Xin
Introduction
If sudden eye redness is caused by non-infectious factors, such as prolonged sitting or eye strain due to extended visual tasks, treatment with eye drops prescribed by a doctor to relieve eye fatigue typically leads to gradual improvement within about one week. If the redness is due to an infectious cause, following medical advice and using antibiotics usually results in gradual recovery within approximately two weeks.
The recovery time for sudden eye redness depends on the underlying cause and may gradually improve within one to two weeks.
1. Around 1 week
If sudden eye redness is caused by non-infectious factors, such as prolonged sitting or eye strain due to extended screen time, treatment under a doctor's guidance with eye drops that relieve eye fatigue—such as sodium hyaluronate eye drops or tropicamide eye drops—may lead to gradual improvement within about one week.
2. Around 2 weeks
If sudden eye redness results from infectious causes, such as conjunctivitis or keratitis, prompt treatment with antibiotics under medical supervision is recommended. Commonly used medications include tobramycin eye drops and norfloxacin eye drops, with symptoms typically improving gradually within about two weeks.
After experiencing eye redness, patients should not only seek timely treatment but also maintain healthy eye habits, dietary patterns, and sleep routines, avoiding staying up late or overusing their eyes to prevent worsening of symptoms.
