Eye discomfort and redness in children

When to seek medical advice

Get emergency medical care if your child has eye discomfort and redness accompanied by:

Severe eye pain or irritation
Direct injury to the eye
Swelling in or around the eyes
Discharge of blood or pus from the eyes
Double vision, loss of vision or blurred vision

Find possible causes of eye discomfort and redness based on specific factors. Check one or more factors on this page that apply to your child's symptoms.

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