Which doctor should I see for red eye (chokh lal)?

See eye specialists first. An eye specialist checks that the redness is not something more serious.

When should you go to hospital straight away?

Redness with changed vision, pain in bright light, severe headache or vomiting; Eye injury or a chemical splash; rinse a chemical splash immediately with clean water while arranging help. Emergency number: 999.

Where can I find eye specialists?

Most eye specialists are listed in Dhaka (165), Cumilla (45), Chattogram (36), Rangpur (36), Barishal (30). Pick your district for chamber addresses.

Red eye

For red eye, see eye specialists first.

Redness of the white of the eye may come from infection, allergy or irritation. Many mild cases improve, but pain or changed vision needs prompt assessment.

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Go to hospital now

Redness with changed vision, pain in bright light, severe headache or vomiting
Eye injury or a chemical splash; rinse a chemical splash immediately with clean water while arranging help

Call 999

Who to see: Eye Specialists

An eye specialist checks that the redness is not something more serious.

See a doctor today

A red eye in a contact-lens wearer, or red sticky eyes in a baby under 28 days

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Which doctor should I see for red eye (chokh lal)?: See eye specialists first. An eye specialist checks that the redness is not something more serious.
When should you go to hospital straight away?: Redness with changed vision, pain in bright light, severe headache or vomiting; Eye injury or a chemical splash; rinse a chemical splash immediately with clean water while arranging help. Emergency number: 999.
Where can I find eye specialists?: Most eye specialists are listed in Dhaka (165), Cumilla (45), Chattogram (36), Rangpur (36), Barishal (30). Pick your district for chamber addresses. Dhaka Cumilla Chattogram Rangpur Barishal