Redness of Eye for more than a week

i am 30aged guy i went a tour for 3 days in AC bus after i return from tour when i wake up in morning my red become red and got irritation. when i wash my eyes again it turn into normal.This happen a week and I went to ophthalmist after he checked my eye and doctor told nothing to worry it may due to allergy and gave eyedrops.But it was not 1st time to me it happening same pbm happened before 2 month and again now.

Second thing is 3 month before i affect with Bells palsy and after treatment doctor told it was completly cured

My doubt is why this happening frequently and it may related to Bells palsy.I very much worried about this pls answer me

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

I'm assuming you don't wear contacts as this problem in contact wearers is almost always due to the contacts.

The most common cause of your problem is dry eyes and/or exposure keratitis due to the lids (especially on the side that had Bell's palsy) retracting some and exposing the cornea to drying. Suggest you use a lubriacating ointment at night such as Refresh PM or Duolube or Lacrilube. In most countries this does not require a prescription. Don't sleep under a fan or have air moving across your face during sleep. When you wake up in the morning rinse your eyes with warm water and instill an artifical tear. You likely will need to do this indefinitely. If the ointment is too "messy" for you try a lubrican gel such as Genteal gel or Systane gel.  Read the feature article on this page about dry eyes.

JCH MD

[lncms]

Thanks for ur valuable answer docotor. Is it serious complication doctor can i go any tests for this....

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

generally the measure outlined will take care of the problem. If you do go in to see an Eye MD ophthalmologist you would need to make sure the technicians do not put any drops in your eye before the Eye MD sees you. You would say "I think I have exposure keratitis due to pain in eyes in the morning" Please have the ophthalmologist look at my corneas before you put drops in and check the pressure.

JCH MD