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Red eyes usually are caused by allergy, eye fatigue, over-wearing contact lenses or common eye infections such as pink eye (conjunctivitis). However, redness of the eye sometimes can signal a more serious eye condition or disease, such as uveitis or glaucoma.

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This video explains red eyes and their usual causes. It notes redness is usually caused by allergy, eye fatigue, over-wearing contact lenses or infections such as conjunctivitis, but can sometimes signal a more serious condition.

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  • Notes red eyes usually are caused by allergy, eye fatigue, over-wearing contact lenses or common eye infections such as pink eye
  • Notes redness sometimes can signal a more serious eye condition or disease
  • Gives uveitis and glaucoma as examples of more serious conditions

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This video presents “Red Eyes” — Red eyes usually are caused by allergy, eye fatigue, over-wearing contact lenses or common eye infections such as pink eye (conjunctivitis). However, redness of the eye sometimes can signal a more serious eye condition or disease, such as. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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