Many of us periodically faceproblem when the eye turned red, and the problem is not only and not so much of a cosmetic nature. The degree of redness does not indicate the severity of the disease. The most terrible symptoms are still pain in the eye, as well as a noticeable visual impairment.
The most common causes of eye redness:
- Expansion of the blood vessels of the eye can be caused by fatigue and visual overstrain, an allergic reaction of the body, irritation of the eye with a foreign body, injury to the eye;
- Inflammation can cause infection and, as a result, reddening of the eye:
ü Blepharitis is an inflammation of the bacterial origin of ciliary follicles. It is mainly accompanied by the formation of crusts on the eyelids and severe itching;
ü Conjunctivitis, or "pink eye" - bacterial, allergic or viral inflammation of the membrane that covers the front of the eye and the eyelids;
ü Corneal ulcer. Most often it has a bacterial nature;
ü Uveitis - inflammation of the vascular eye membrane. May accompany toxic lesions, autoimmune diseases, infections.
Other causes of eye redness are inappropriate.use of contact lenses in violation of the basic recommendations of an oculist, an attack of glaucoma, overdose of medical drugs that reduce blood clotting.
Depending on the cause of the redness of the eyes, the following ways to eliminate this problem are shown:
- with fatigue and exertion, it is enough just to have a good rest and sleep;
- when conjunctivitis flush eyes with infusionchamomile (several times during the day). You can also use special pharmaceutical eye drops. Until full recovery, it is better not to wear contact lenses and not to apply cosmetics to the eyes. Always keep your hands clean, especially if you need to touch the eye;
- when blepharitis shows warm compresses with calendula or chamomile twice a day for five minutes. Before and after sleep, it is necessary to clean the edges of the eyelids with a clean cotton swab dipped in warm boiled water;
- at the syndrome of "dry eye", accompaniedreddening and caused by wearing contact lenses or long work at the computer, you can use drops in the eyes of redness and dryness, imitating a natural tear.
However, with unspecified diseaseIt is better not to engage in self-treatment, especially if a clear vision disorder, eye and headache, vomiting, and nausea occur with redness. Urgent medical care is also required if the redness of the eye was triggered by injury or exposure to foreign bodies. In the case of the use of drugs that reduce blood clotting, and changes in light perception, along with redness of the eyes also need to quickly contact an optometrist.
Knowing the causes of redness of the eye, one can and should try to warn, as far as possible, such consequences:
- When working at a computer, it is necessary to take a break for 15-20 minutes every hour, and, having started work, blink more often;
- Remember special exercises for the eyes and do them regularly;
- Strictly observe eye hygiene and teach this to children, since it is non-compliance with hygienic rules that most often provoke inflammatory eye diseases;
- Use safety glasses at the slightest threat of contact with all kinds of foreign bodies;
- Strictly follow all the recommendations of the oculist on the use of contact lenses;
- Use only high-quality cosmetics and be sure to wash off makeup at night;
- Strengthen immunity so that the body can overcome bacteria and viruses, because these are the most common causes of eye redness;
- Fully relax and get enough sleep.
Eyes that are properly looked after, whichcare and who cherish will always be beautiful and radiant. Only healthy eyes can let us enjoy all the colors of this wonderful world.
