The human eye is subject to the development of inflammatory processes and a whole host of other extremely unpleasant ailments. Unlike other organs, its mucous membrane is not protected by skin. The state of tissues here is reflected not only by external influences, but also by failures in the course of internal processes. Let's look at what to do if the eye is blown out, symptoms and treatment.
Risk factors
The following factors increase the risk of developing inflammation in the area of eye tissues and mucous membranes:
- prolonged stay under the air conditioner, which operates at maximum power;
- opening wide windows in certain parts of the room, which leads to strong drafts;
- walking in the wind after swimming;
- being in public transport close to an open window (it is recommended to lower the glass to half and only on one side);
- sticking your head out of the car while drivingat considerable speed.
By avoiding the above situations, a person significantly reduces the likelihood of blowing out the eye in the summer, and also saves oneself from a whole host of unpleasant consequences that accompany this manifestation.
Symptoms
How to determine what blew out the eye? The following signs should be highlighted here:
- development of increased lacrimation;
- appearance of persistent burning sensation and itching in the eyes;
- reddening of the conjunctiva;
- photophobia and narrowing of the palpebral fissures;
- swelling of mucous membranes.
Symptoms characteristic of cases when the eye is blown out can be expressed separately or in combination. Despite the severity of the above manifestations, if they occur, it is worth immediately resorting to treatment, since even a minor problem can quickly develop into a real pathology, up to loss of vision.
First Aid
If you suspect that your eye has blown out, it is first recommended to rinse it with a tea solution. This solution makes it possible to cleanse the mucous membrane, relieve irritation and partially eliminate inflammation.
If the eye is blown out and barley popped out on the eyelid, you should immediately apply a dry compress. Any warming agent is suitable for this, for example, a boiled egg or kitchen s alt wrapped in a cloth heated in a pan.
Blow out the eye - what to drip?
Drug treatment here involves the use of anti-inflammatory and antibacterialdrugs. If we talk about the most affordable funds in terms of price-quality, the following is worth noting:
- "Vizin" activates the lacrimal glands. The use of drops helps to eliminate redness of the whites of the eyes, allows you to moisturize the eye membranes, relieve irritation.
- "Levomycetin" has a disinfecting, antibacterial effect on tissues. The drug is extremely effective when it is necessary to relieve unpleasant symptoms in case of colds or infectious lesions of the eye tissues.
- "Albucid" inhibits the activity of pathogens, deprives bacteria of the ability to reproduce and parasitize on the mucous membranes of the eye.
If the eye is very blown out, what should I do? In the most serious cases, the doctor may prescribe hormonal drops to relieve puffiness, pain, and other discomfort. However, this treatment should be approached with caution, as most drugs of this type have an impressive list of side effects.
Traditional medicine
Traditional medicine methods are also capable of eliminating unpleasant symptoms if the eye is blown out. What to do when there is no desire to use pharmacological drugs?
When the eyes fester, it is worth using a weak solution of boric acid to wash them. To increase the effectiveness of the product, it should be diluted with water in which the onion was cooked (a small amount of honey is possible).
You can also use fresh cucumber juice as a lotion for the eyes. This iswill eliminate the dryness of tissues, relieve redness. For half a glass of cucumber peel, use half a glass of boiling water, when the infusion cools down, add half a teaspoon of baking soda. Apply as lotion.
Chamomile is a universal remedy for traditional medicine. To relieve discomfort in cases where the eye is blown out, it is enough to brew a couple of tablespoons of dried plant inflorescences with a glass of boiling water. Used for washing, the chilled infusion effectively removes redness, burning sensation and pain.
If the eye is blown out, the use of seaweed called "fucus" will alleviate the condition. You can buy them in almost any pharmacy. To prepare a healing solution for washing the eyes, it is enough to brew 3 tablespoons of algae in a thermos. After a day, the cooled tincture must be poured into ice molds and placed in the freezer. When the eyes are very sore as a result of inflammation, you should wipe them with frozen cubes around the circumference before going to bed. Unpleasant manifestations disappear in about a week.
In the end
When inflammation of the eyes, it is extremely important to stop the spread of negative manifestations to tissues that have not yet been affected. To avoid serious he alth consequences, do not rub the problem area during treatment. Makeup should also be avoided if possible.
