Red Eyes in Morning

Almost every morning for the past few weeks I wake up with both eyes being very red and a little watery. They are not painful or itchy. I do not have trouble with my sight. And, the problem usually resolves itself by the time I take a shower and get dressed. I am concerned because this is a new problem. What might be causing this?

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

could be drying of your eyes while you are asleep especially if you eyelids slightly separate when asleep. Try Refresh PM in both eyes at bedtime and artificial tears on awakening. If its dry eyes that willhelp a lot. If you sleep under a fan or AC/heater blowing across your face turn them off.

JCH III MD