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What Could Cause Redness In Eyes Bilaterally Without Any Pain?

For around 21 days now my eyes are very red ,bilaterally without pain or discharge,in addition both of my hands are hurting and I could not extend both of my 4th fingers as it does hurt,and the base of my toes hurt too,both side,I have difficulties standing up from sitting position,I am 74 years old and had no problem so far,last blood tests about 2 months ago were ok,Thank you for answering,
posted on Fri, 7 Mar 2014
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Redness of eyes is most commonly due to infections.
However, infections are associated with pain and/or discharge.
Absence of pain and discharge rules out the possibility of infection.
Bilateral redness can be due to some pathology of the uveal tract.
Uveal tract is composed of iris, ciliary body and choroid.
Inflammation of the uveal tract can also produce redness of eyes.
Uveal tract inflammation is a connective tissue disorder.
Presence of wrist pain and inability to stand from sitting position can be due to primary connective tissue disorder affecting the uveal tract.
You need to consult an ophthalmologist for clinical examination, relevant investigations and thus management.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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What Could Cause Redness In Eyes Bilaterally Without Any Pain?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Redness of eyes is most commonly due to infections. However, infections are associated with pain and/or discharge. Absence of pain and discharge rules out the possibility of infection. Bilateral redness can be due to some pathology of the uveal tract. Uveal tract is composed of iris, ciliary body and choroid. Inflammation of the uveal tract can also produce redness of eyes. Uveal tract inflammation is a connective tissue disorder. Presence of wrist pain and inability to stand from sitting position can be due to primary connective tissue disorder affecting the uveal tract. You need to consult an ophthalmologist for clinical examination, relevant investigations and thus management. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal