Can mold cause red eyes?

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• christraper

  02/18/2013

  In recent years, survey says that mold cause red eyes. Because our environment surrounded us is not so good, in this condition, mold develops. And we feed some pets in our house, they spread the bacteria to our body, and then eye infections and inflammations can cause red eyes. For the treatment, stay away from the bad surroundings, the pets, the pollens if possible. You could also consider rinsing your eyes with warm or cool water. Keep your surroundings clean and dry. If you are worse situation, you should make a point with your doctor to cure it.

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• cutechaldochick

  02/18/2013

  Mold is likely to cause red eyes if your eyes contact it. Read eyes, also known as pink eyes, are usually caused by bacterium infection, allergies and some eye diseases. Also, environment such as pet dander, pollen, dust, blowing wind and dry air can also trigger red eyes. And the red of the eyes usually caused by the enlarged and dilated blood vessels in the surface of the eye. People experience red eyes may even got pain, watery and discharges. And to treat it, people shall consult a doctor and get prescribed eye drops in order to help the eyes recover quickly.

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• gary

  03/21/2013

  Well, yes, mold can just lead to red eyes, so you should be careful about it. Generally speaking, exposure to mold can and does affect people differently, and it can enter into the human body, such as a person's sinuses and lungs. Also, it can just get into the eyes. That is why there are more and more people who are getting eye infection from mold. And when eye infection occurs, your eyes will be red, itchy, uncomfortable. To treat it, first, you should stay away from mold. Also, for your red eyes, just have some cold compresses, and it can be effective.

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