• Eye redness, pain and tenderness
• Eyes become red and sensitive to light
• Your child comes home from school with red or pink eyes

• Eyes are red and seeping or covered with yellow, brown or green mucus
• After an accident
• Vision changes, sensitivity to light and severe headache
• Trauma, eg: Eye gets pierced

• Apply cool compression over your eyes
• Take a break from your computer
• Avoid irritants such as smoke
• If it is a result of lack of sleep, take a nap
• Remove your contact lenses if you experience red- eye while wearing them
• Wear protective eyewear when in windy places
• Use swim goggles

Ophthalmologist: Specializes in the medical and surgical care of the eyes.

Primary care physician: Specializes in the acute and chronic illnesses and provides preventive care and health.