Can I whiten the whites of my eyes?

Is it possible to get relief for your red eyes and make them whiter?

If your eye redness is due to allergies, digital eye strain or sleepiness, you may be able to quickly remedy the issue with eye drops or artificial tears. Eye drops are often the quickest way to whiten your eyes, but it’s important to address the underlying problem.

Let’s take a closer look at what causes red eyes and yellow eyes, and the best ways to get your eyes back to a normal white.

Why are my eyes red?

Eye redness can occur for a number of reasons. While eye strain, sleepiness and allergies are easy to self-diagnose and treat at home, other conditions like bacterial and viral conjunctivitis can also cause itchy, watery and red eyes.

If you constantly have the urge to use eye drops to moisten your red eyes, you might have dry eye syndrome. Dry eye can be caused by computer use, medications, allergies and some health conditions.

Other causes of red eye can include styes, eye infections, contact lens use and eye injuries.