bloodshot eyes

Crimson-veined sclera condition

Bloodshot eyes have visible red lines from dilated blood vessels in the white part of the eye.

Common causes include fatigue, irritation, allergies, crying, or intoxication: He showed up with bloodshot eyes after an all-night bender.

The redness signals strain or distress, making bloodshot eyes a telltale sign that something's off.

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sleepless · hangover · drunk · crying · crying jag · strain · weary · puffy · rubbing · allergies · smoke · dry · burning sensation · eye drops · watery · bleary · fatigue · sleep deprived

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Opposites
physical state/restedness

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Unbiased viewpoint from newcomer

bright-eyed · clear-eyed

ocular appearance

bloodshot eyesglassy eyes

Unfocused, reflective gaze

Family

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Top 50,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG