Every person is at risk of facing such a problem as inflammation of the eye. This can happen either as a defensive reaction or due to mechanical damage. Inflammation of the organs of vision occurs in people of any age and gender, and it includes not only the defeat of the eye itself, but also the area around it.
But do not confuse the usual redness caused by some minor external factors, and serious inflammation. Because of the usual redness, you should not worry. It is easy to get rid of it by eliminating the cause that provoked irritation. But if viruses and bacteria join this problem, inflammation is inevitable.
Inflammation of the vessels of the eye
Common symptoms of all diseases associated with damage to the vessels of the organ of vision are fear of light, pain, blurred vision and blurred vision.
Exactly infectiousdiseases are most often the cause that causes inflammation of the eye. How to treat vascular inflammation? First of all, of course, it is worth eliminating the disease that caused it. And there can be many reasons for this problem. Let's list them.
Inflammation of the conjunctiva
The conjunctiva is an invisible film-like membrane that envelops the eyeball. Its inflammation can be caused by a number of reasons:
- allergic;
- infection;
- mechanical damage;
- impact of any aggressive factors.
If conjunctivitis is provoked by bacteria, then there is redness and swelling, accompanied by the release of tears and a sharp reaction of the eye to bright light. For the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis, antibiotic drops (Albucid, Tobrex, Sofradex, etc.) are best suited.
But to recognize that the conjunctiva has become inflamed due to an allergic reaction is quite difficult, since the symptoms can be completely different. If the allergic reaction was due to a lack of acceptance of some drug, then there will be itching, burning and profuse release of tears.
Inflammation of the cornea
Inflammation of the cornea is the most common disease of the organ of vision, which is called keratitis. It can be external, that is, caused by causes from the outside, and deep, which occurs as a result of processes occurring in the body. Any type of keratitis is verydangerous and requires immediate treatment, as it can lead to significant visual impairment.
There are several symptoms of corneal inflammation:
- excessive flow of tears;
- cutting pain;
- strong reaction to light;
- itch;
- puffiness;
- eye inflammation.
How to treat keratitis? A patient with the above diagnosis is usually placed in a hospital, and the obligatory point of therapy is the use of antibiotics (drops "Floksal", "Oftakviks", etc.), drugs against fungi and viruses ("Okoferon"), as well as anti-inflammatory drugs (" Indocollier", "Naklof"). The patient is prescribed multivitamins and physiotherapy.
Inflammation of the eye socket
The most common cause of eye socket inflammation is infection. Symptoms by which it can be understood that it is the eye socket that has become inflamed are redness of the eyelid, pain, swelling and blurred vision.
This disease is very serious, as it is most often difficult to open the eye, and sometimes even impossible, the head hurts and the temperature rises, which provokes inflammation of the eye.
What to treat? The first thing to do in this case is to seek help from a specialist. As a rule, he prescribes antibacterial and sulfa drugs, depending on the patient's condition and the characteristics of the course of the disease.
Inflammation of the eyelid
How to treat if you have an inflamed upper or lower eyelid, andOr even both at the same time? If your eyelids are red and swollen, purulent crusts gather around their edges, then most likely a specialist will determine the presence of an infection.
Microbites, reduced immunity, severe reaction to cosmetics, dust penetration, and existing diseases - all this can provoke inflammation of the eyelid. What to treat? A photo of such a medical case proves that it is impossible to delay.
First of all, the doctor will need to identify and eliminate the cause of inflammation. And then the patient is prescribed antibiotics both locally and orally ("Ampioks", "Oxacillin", etc.), eye drops "Penicillin", "Prednisolone", eye ointments, etc. Treat inflammation of the upper or lower eyelid, if pustules and boils have formed on them, they will have to be surgically opened - suppurations are opened, and then they are cleaned and disinfected.
Inflammation of the tear ducts
Inflammations of this kind occur as a result of the appearance of an obstacle to the passage of the lacrimal flow, which causes the accumulation of microorganisms. Obstruction can be congenital, due to injury or caused by infectious diseases.
Often inflammation affects one eye, causing swelling, redness, pain in the inner corner and discharge, which provokes inflammation of the eye. How to treat this disease? Most often, therapy consists in washing the lacrimal canal with disinfectants. If such treatment isineffective, then surgery is also applied.
Inflammation of the eyes in a child
How to treat if eye inflammation is found in a baby? This question immediately arises in any parent. But first you need to figure out what caused the eye to become inflamed. The presence of this problem in children has several differences from a similar problem in adults.
If the above situation occurred in an infant, then it is most likely dacryocystitis. This disease appears due to a violation of the patency of the nasolacrimal duct, as a result of which bacteria accumulate and inflammation forms. You can determine dacryocystitis by the following symptoms: increased tearfulness, redness, purulent discharge. This pathology in most cases is not so terrible, as it most often disappears after six months without surgical intervention.
As a treatment, the doctor will most likely prescribe a special massage and washing the eye with disinfectants. If all this turns out to be ineffective, then antibacterial drops will be used, which well eliminate inflammation of the eye.
How to treat an older child? In older children, the most common eye disease is conjunctivitis. It is infectious in nature, that is, it occurs due to infection from other people. Also at this age, external irritants such as dust, sand, light, etc. are a common cause of inflammation.
Treatment in this case must begin with the identification and elimination of the cause. Do not do itrinsing the eye with something other than special products, because this can further aggravate the problem by introducing an additional infection. In a situation with a child, you should not self-medicate, but it is best to consult a doctor.
Treatment
How to treat an eye disease depends on what exactly is affected. In some cases, antibiotics are needed, in others, washing is necessary, and sometimes it is enough just to eliminate the irritant that caused the inflammation.
How to treat inflammation of the eye at home? A fairly effective method of treatment is washing. It can be carried out as a solution prepared on the basis of folk recipes, as well as pharmacy products.
Furacilin solution is a very effective way. Plus, it's not hard to make. It is enough to completely dissolve 2 tablets in 200 ml of boiled water.
For those who want to treat inflammation of the eye with folk remedies, a decoction of chamomile is perfect. It can also be used for compresses, as chamomile infusion is an excellent sedative that can quickly eliminate inflammation. Strong green tea has the same effect.
When washing, you should carefully monitor hygiene. It is important to use a separate swab for each eye. Both hands and all objects touching the eye must be sterile. Movements are carried out in the direction from the temples to the bridge of the nose.
Prevention
Many eye diseases can be avoided simply by good hygiene. Avoid touching your eyes with unwashed hands, and change your headscarf as often as possible.
If you have a tendency to allergies or irritations, then as a warning of inflammation, it is recommended to wash your eyes with boiled water, chamomile decoction or saline. If the cause of inflammation of the eyes lies in intolerance to bright light, then you can purchase sunglasses and wear them if necessary. But you should not wear them regularly, unless it was a doctor's recommendation, since sunlight still has a beneficial effect, for example, on the nervous system.
As a prophylaxis, ophthalmic drugs should not be used, since taking them without a doctor's prescription can cause various unpleasant side reactions. And if you are still faced with inflammation of the eye, then you should immediately contact a specialist, as this is quite dangerous, and diseases detected at an earlier stage are much easier to treat.
