Significant eye pain, reduced vision, marked light sensitivity, or redness while wearing contact lenses should be assessed promptly.
A red or painful eye can have many different causes. Some are minor, such as dryness or allergy, while others need prompt assessment to prevent complications.
Redness and pain are the eye's general response to irritation, infection or inflammation, so the list of possible causes is wide:
Seek prompt assessment if you have significant eye pain, reduced or blurred vision, marked light sensitivity, redness while wearing contact lenses, or halos around lights.
A red eye that is uncomfortable but painless, with normal vision, is usually less urgent — but it still deserves an examination if it does not settle within a few days.
We examine the eye surface, the eyelids, the cornea and the internal structures of the eye to determine the cause, and then advise the care that fits the diagnosis.
Dr. JD Ferwerda, MD: Dutch-trained ophthalmologist specialising in cataracts, lens exchange, retinal disease, glaucoma, and AMD.
Russian-trained refractive and general ophthalmologist, leads lasik/ laser vision correction at EEC
All consultations at European Eye Center are thorough and personalised.
Our front desk team will help you book the most suitable doctor for your symptoms.
If you are experiencing urgent eye symptoms, please contact us as soon as possible.