Etiological Factors Contributing to Red Eye in Basrah: A Clinical Study

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Etiological Factors Contributing to Red Eye in Basrah: A Clinical Study

Journal Title: Journal of Ophthalmology and Advance Research - Year 2025, Vol 6, Issue 1

Abstract

Background: Redness of the Eye (RE) results from alterations in the ocular blood vessels, specifically the dilation of conjunctival vessels, sclera or surrounding scleral structures, attributable to trauma, chemical burns, immunologic responses and inflammatory reactions. This study sought to identify the causes of RE disease in cases from Mazandaran, Northern Iran. Methods: The 540 patients that had previously been referred to the ophthalmological in-clinics were the subjects of a descriptive research. All examples displaying RE were included in the selection criteria. The ophthalmologists at the hospital’s in-clinic reviewed the patients after collecting the necessary case history information. An ophthalmoscope, fluorescein paper, a slit lamp, a Snellen chart for measuring visual acuity, flashlights for pupil evaluation and other instruments are required for the ophthalmological examination. All parts of the eye, including the lids and eyebrows, were examined during the ophthalmological examination. Changes in eye color and elevation of conjunctival vessels, as detected by slit lamp examination and observation, were the criteria for the right eye. Results: The gender breakdown of the 540 cases examined was 325 males (62.5%) and 215 females (37.5%). Most people were 39 years old. The following conditions were found to be the causes of Res: conjunctivitis, trauma, keratitis, pterygium, episcleritis, glaucoma, blepharitis, dacryocystitis, uveitis, vascular issues, burns, UV of sun, chalazion and scleritis. For conjunctive causes, vascular problems, dacryocystitis, glaucoma, pterygium and foreign bodies, respectively, there was a statistically significant connection with patient age. In cases with reactive epitheliopathy, men living in rural regions were more likely to be diagnosed with a foreign body, whereas women residing in urban areas were more likely to be diagnosed with viral conjunctivitis. Conclusion: Conjunctival edema, foreign bodies, ocular dryness, iritis, keratitis, acute glaucoma, corneal abrasion, conjunctival hemorrhage and penetrating trauma are the main causes of REs. Painful Red Eye Syndrome (RED) can have many different causes, including but not limited to: conjunctivitis, inflammation of the scleral sac, keratitis, corneal abrasion, inflammation of the iris, infection within the eye, glaucoma (acute or chronic), trauma, subconjunctival hemorrhage, corneal burns, chemical burns, foreign bodies in the cornea, ocular trauma (both penetrating and non-penetrating) and other common conditions like eye dryness and blepharitis. Research evaluating the effectiveness of treating patients with REs should be undertaken.

Authors and Affiliations

Mokhles Jerri Meften Al-sabti1, Khalid Tawfeeq Najm Alsayab1*

Keywords

Red Eyes; Conjunctivitis; Keratitis; Corneal Abrasion; Dacryocystitis; Glaucoma

EP ID EP755268
DOI https://doi.org/10.46889/JOAR.2025.6101
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