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Most people have eye problems at one time or another. Some are minor and will go away on their own, or are easy to treat at home. Others need a specialist’s care. Eyestrain Anyone who reads for hours, works at a computer, or drives long distances knows about this one. It happens when you overuse your eyes. They get tired and need to rest, just like any other part of your body. Red Eyes Your eyes look bloodshot. Why? Their surface is covered in blood vessels that expand when they’re irritated or infected. That gives your eyes the red look. Eyestrain can do it, and so can a late night, a lack of sleep, or allergies. If an injury is the cause, get it checked by your doctor. Night Blindness Is it hard to see at night, especially while driving? Is it tough to find your way around in dark places, such as movie theaters? Some people are born with this problem, or it might develop from a degenerative disease involving the retina, and that usually can’t be treated. If you have it, you’ll need t