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Red Eye, Global Challenge

Narrative review calls for clearer guidance on noninfectious conjunctival hyperemia

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Noninfectious conjunctival hyperemia is a growing global issue, driven by lifestyle factors like digital eye strain and pollution.
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Dry eye disease and ocular allergy are leading causes of chronic redness, affecting significant portions of the population.
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Current management often relies on over-the-counter drops, but traditional decongestants have limitations like tachyphylaxis.
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Low-dose brimonidine 0.025% shows promise for redness reduction without tachyphylaxis, but long-term data is needed.
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There is a critical need for dedicated management guidelines and better patient education to address conjunctival hyperemia.