Alcohol and Eye Health
Hey! Long time no see! Disclaimer: I’m no doctor, but your eyes are pretty important and you should probably take care of them. Bloodshot eyes are the first indication of drinking too much in one evening, because the alcohol makes the blood vessels in the eyes swell, causing them to appear red. This swelling may also cause eye itchiness and irritation, and if you live in Colorado or an arid location, your eyes are probably already pretty dry. Alcohol also has an inflammatory effect on your body and is a diuretic making you lose water through your urine, which can cause swelling. Your eyes may also get puffy the day after drinking because alcohol causes tiny blood vessels to become leaky. Eye puffiness and swelling usually goes away in 12 to 24 hours after your body processes the alcohol. As previously mentioned, alcohol is a diuretic, meaning it causes frequent urination and contributes to dehydration. Another side effect of alcohol is ...