I’m really sorry you’re dealing with this alone — that’s stressful, especially when work and rent are on the line 💛 From your description, this sounds most consistent with conjunctivitis or eye surface irritation, worsened by makeup use and fatigue; for now stop all eye makeup, avoid touching/rubbing your eyes, wash hands often, and use preservative-free artificial tears 4–6 times daily plus cold compresses for relief. Do not use steroid or antibiotic eye drops without a doctor, and please consult an ophthalmologist or eye emergency clinic urgently if there is pain, light sensitivity, discharge, vision change, or no improvement in 48 hours—many universities also offer low-cost student health or eye clinics.
Hello Altanzul, I understand your concern. This sounds most consistent with eye irritation / conjunctivitis (often allergic or irritant-related). Here is my advise-
1. Stop eye makeup immediately (very important). Do not rub your eyes. Rest your eyes: limit screens as much as possible for a few days.
2. Safe medications - - Eye drops Carboxymethylcellulose 1 drop in each eye 3-4 times/day × 5 days. - Eye Drop Olopatadine 1 drop in each eye once daily × 5 days.
3. Do NOT use steroid eye drops or “redness-removing” drops unless prescribed.
4. Home care- Cold compress over closed eyes, 10 minutes, 2–3× daily. Wash hands before touching eyes. Change pillowcases, towels. Avoid contact lenses (if any) until fully better
5. Go to an eye doctor as soon as possible if you have: Eye pain, Blurred or reduced vision, Yellow/green discharge, Light sensitivity, Redness not improving after 3–4 days of drops.
Review after 5 days.
Regards, Dr. Nirav Jain MBBS, D.Fam.Medicine
Hello
This sounds most like eye irritation or conjunctivitis made worse by makeup use, rubbing, long work hours, and lack of rest.
Stop using all eye makeup and contact lenses immediately, avoid touching your eyes, and rinse them gently with clean water.
Use preservative-free artificial tears 4–6 times a day and apply a cold compress for relief.
Try to rest your eyes and reduce screen time.
If there is thick discharge, worsening pain, light sensitivity, or blurred vision, you need to see a doctor urgently, as you may need antibiotic eye drops.
Most mild cases improve within a few days once irritation stops.
You’re not alone in this — this is common and usually treatable.
If its not resolving please message here We will prescribe some drops for you
Thank you Take care
Hello dear See as per clinical history it seems eye infection due to either dust particles or conjunctivitis Also it can be due to style also Iam suggesting some precautions for improvement. Please follow them for atleast a week Itone eye drops twice a day for 5 days Boric acid solution twice daily for 5 days for eye wash Avoid excessive exposure to dust and strain. In case of no improvement consult opthalmologist in person for better clarity and accordingly get the tests done Regards
Hello Altanzul Thanks for sharing all these details—eye redness and irritation can be really uncomfortable, especially when you’re far from home and need to get back to work.
Based on your story, it sounds like you started with redness and irritation in one eye, which then spread to both eyes after a few days. This is most commonly caused by viral or bacterial conjunctivitis (also known as “pink eye”), but can also be due to irritation from makeup, allergies, or contact lens use.
What might be happening? - Viral conjunctivitis is very common, especially if it spreads from one eye to the other, and often comes with watery discharge and irritation. - Bacterial conjunctivitis usually causes more yellow or green discharge. - Allergic conjunctivitis is often itchy and affects both eyes at once. - Irritation from makeup can also cause redness, especially if brushes or products aren’t clean.
What you can do right now: - Stop using eye makeup until your eyes are completely healed. - Wash your hands often and avoid touching or rubbing your eyes. - Use a clean, cool compress (like a clean washcloth with cold water) on your closed eyes for relief. - Artificial tears (lubricating eye drops, not medicated) from the pharmacy can help soothe irritation. - Don’t share towels or pillows to avoid spreading infection.
When to see a doctor: - If you have eye pain, vision changes, sensitivity to light, or thick discharge. - If the redness and irritation don’t improve in a few days or get worse. - If your eyes become very swollen or you can’t open them properly.
Medication - Don’t use antibiotic or steroid eye drops without a doctor’s advice. Many cases are viral and don’t need antibiotics, and steroids can make some infections worse. - If you need to see a doctor, look for a general physician or an eye specialist (ophthalmologist). They can check your eyes and prescribe the right treatment if needed.
Rx Advised - Eye drop - Ciprofloxacin - twice a day Tab Montac lc - once a day at night
Thank you and get well soon
eye redness, irritation, worsening with makeup use and fatigue, and spread from one eye to both — are most consistent with acute conjunctivitis, most likely irritant or viral, possibly worsened by makeup, eye rubbing, lack of rest, and screen exposure.
This condition is common, usually not dangerous, but can worsen and prolong if eyes are repeatedly irritated.
What likely caused it:
Eye makeup or contaminated applicators
Prolonged screen use and lack of sleep
Eye rubbing and fatigue
Possible viral exposure
What you should do immediately:
Stop all eye makeup until fully healed (discard recent makeup)
Avoid touching or rubbing eyes
Wash hands frequently
Rest your eyes; reduce screen time
Use cold compresses 3–4 times daily
