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My right eye is red

Where Red Eye is typically felt, shown on a simplified body outline
Illustration: Where Red Eye is typically felt, shown on a simplified body outline

Short answer

A red right eye is often caused by surface irritation, allergy or infection, but pain and vision changes make prompt assessment important.

This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.

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Pain, vision, light sensitivity, discharge and lens use

What it can mean

Allergic conjunctivitis often causes itching and watering, while conjunctivitis may cause discharge and eyelids stuck together on waking. Dryness, dust or contact-lens irritation can also cause redness. One-sided redness does not identify the cause.

What to do

Do not rub the eye. Wash your hands, use a cool clean compress, and stop wearing contact lenses until advised. Do not share towels or use someone else’s drops. A pharmacist can advise about suitable drops.

When to seek care

Seek urgent assessment for severe pain, blurred vision, marked light sensitivity, injury, chemical exposure, or a red eye with nausea or severe headache. Contact-lens wearers need prompt advice for redness or pain. Arrange review if discharge persists or redness worsens.

Questions for your doctor

Ask whether the redness fits allergy or conjunctivitis, whether drops are suitable, and when lenses can be worn again. Mention pain, light sensitivity, vision changes, discharge and injury.

Find care

General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi

That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.

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Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.

A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.

Questions people ask

Can conjunctivitis affect one eye?

Yes, it may begin in one eye and spread by hand contact.

When is redness urgent?

Pain, vision change, injury or chemical exposure needs urgent assessment.

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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.