Inflammation is the body's reaction to any damage or to the harmful effect of the causative agent of the disease. Inflammation can occur in any organ of the human body, including inflammation of the eye.
Causes of eye inflammation
The eye is a very complex organ, consisting of several types of tissues and various elements, each of which performs certain functions. Inflammation can occur either in any part of the eye itself, or in the ophthalmic region, for example, under the eye or eyelid. The causes of inflammation are divided into several main groups:
- Infectious (bacteria, viruses, fungi);
- traumatic (sand and other foreign bodies);
- chemical (alkali and other chemicals).
Symptoms and Treatment
Symptoms of inflammation of the eye:
- redness;
- itching;
- tear;
- swelling;
- photophobia;
- pain;
- purulent discharge;
- discomfort in the eye area.
- - Dry eye syndrome.
Working air conditioners and heating systems, radiation of computer monitors, pollen of plants, dust, cosmetics, gassed air, wearing contact lenses, bright sunlight affect the human eyes daily. These factors can cause SSH, dry eye syndrome: tears, sensation of a grain of sand in the eye, dryness, pain. This problem worries about 18% of the world's inhabitants. To eliminate the inconvenience that causes dryness of the cornea of the eye, the surface of the visual organs need protection and prolonged moisturizing. People who occasionally feel discomfort in the eyes can prescribe eye drops of complex effects, for example, Stilavit. The formula of this solution includes a complex of moisturizing, anti-inflammatory and healing substances that can save a person from the feeling of sand caught in the eyes and other unpleasant sensations associated with dryness of the cornea
The same symptoms can occur with physical damage to the eye, which is caused by the ingress of sand, dust, eye irritation, headache, overexertion. But do not tolerate such symptoms - redness at any time can go into inflammation.
How to relieve the inflammation of the eyes?
How to treat inflammation of the eye, the doctor will tell you. If for some reason you do not have the opportunity to visit a doctor, folk medicine advice will help you.
You can remove the inflammation of the eyes at home using a decoction of chamomile or ordinary black tea. Brew tea or chamomile, cool the infusion and rinse your eyes twice a day using a cotton swab. If the eyes are not only inflamed, but also tear, then you can use the infusion of calendula. But remember that the eyes are a very important organ, and inflammation can cause irreversible processes leading to blindness. Therefore, at the first opportunity, show your doctor.
Of the drugs primarily used antibacterial drops and ointments for the eyes. In barley, antibacterial ointment is applied to the inflamed area, a characteristic lump of the eyelid, at least 3 times a day until the symptoms disappear completely, but not less than 5 days, even if the symptoms have disappeared earlier. With bacterial conjunctivitis (red eye with a purulent discharge), drops are instilled 2-4 times a day until the symptoms disappear completely, for at least 5 consecutive days. It is important to remember that to any antibacterial drops and ointments, as well as to antibiotics of systemic action, bacteria can develop stability in the event of discontinuation of treatment immediately after the disappearance of symptoms, in which case the antibacterial drug will not be effective anymore.
Types of inflammation of the eye
One of the most common types of inflammation is conjunctivitis . Usually, it is caused by an infection in the eye. Conjunctivitis may be acute or chronic, depending on the type of infection.
Among the various types of inflammation, one of the heaviest species is:
- Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea of the eye. In case of inflammation of the cornea, the eye should never be treated independently. It is necessary to find out the cause of the disease. It can consist in ingress of bacteria and viruses into the eye or in infection with an infection of the human body.
- Inflammation under the eye can indicate a variety of eye diseases - from barley, which is fairly easy to treat, to blepharitis, which will require effort in the treatment.
- Purulent inflammation of the eye is usually caused by the penetration into the eye of infections of streptococci or staphylococci. There are several stages of this disease: the faster the treatment begins, the greater problems can be avoided.
There are other types of inflammation. Some are treated very quickly and simply, others - long and hard, some require inpatient treatment, many in the absence of treatment lead
In any case, the treatment of eye inflammation should be carried out under the supervision of an ophthalmologist. First, he will find out the cause of inflammation, secondly, he will select the right treatment and help avoid complications. Particular attention should be paid to inflammation of the eyes in children. Contrary to popular belief, you can not wash the eyes with saliva or breast milk, or, it is better not to use solutions containing antibiotics without prescribing a doctor. Use tea or chamomile solutions to relieve inflammation and do not forget that you need to wash them with both eyes.