Every person at least once in his life, but faced with such an unpleasant phenomenon as reddening of the eyeball. The reasons why such an uncomfortable condition occurs can be different: from banal fatigue to an infectious disease. Redness is caused by dilation of the microscopic blood vessels that cover the entire eye and may be accompanied by pain, dryness, itching, tearing, and blurred vision. Depending on the nature of the occurrence, redness may go away on its own after the person rests, or only after a course of medication.
Redness of the eyeball: causes
It happens that redness does not interfere with the work process and the quality of vision, then you can just relax, wash and wait until it goes away. In all other cases, it is necessary to determine the cause and conduct proper treatment. Consider the main options that may cause redness of the vessels of the eyeball.
- Impactweather conditions (wind, cold, dust) and polluted environment (cigarette smoke, car exhaust).
- Allergies that can occur from contact with furry pets, flowers, mold and cosmetics.
- Long work at the computer or in front of the TV.
- Sudden temperature and weather changes.
- Stress.
- Wearing contact lenses longer than normal.
- Blepharitis is a disease in which the ciliary follicles located on the eyelid become inflamed.
- Conjunctivitis is an infection and inflammation of the lining of the eye.
- Uveitis is a disease in which the system of the eye vessels becomes inflamed, depending on the pathogen, there are 2 types: toxic and infectious. Uveitis usually appears as a complication of diseases associated with a decline in immunity.
- Iritis is an isolated type of iris disease.
- Mechanical damage to the eyeball.
- Chronic fatigue.
- Influenza, colds, SARS.
- Increased intraocular pressure, which may indicate the development of serious diseases such as glaucoma.
It should be remembered that the degree of effectiveness of treatment directly depends on how accurately and timely the cause is determined, therefore, at the first disturbing symptoms, you should consult an ophthalmologist.
Symptoms accompanying redness
Although the redness of the eyeball is fraught with causesdifferent, but the symptoms in almost all cases are identical and are easily determined at home by examining in front of a mirror. In addition to the visible network of blood vessels, red spots can also be observed. Itching and burning, dryness are also usually added. Sometimes there may also be tearing, pain in the forehead and bridge of the nose, purulent or mucous discharge.
How to treat reddened eyes?
After the cause of the redness of the eyeball has been identified, treatment should be carried out without delay. And, depending on the situation, either alone or under the strict supervision of a doctor.
If you are faced with this trouble only because you sleep little and get very tired, then the treatment will be simple and pleasant: get more rest and take at least 8 hours of sleep at night.
If the pain and redness of the eyeball are caused by long hard work at the computer or behind documents, then you need to take breaks every 15-20 minutes, giving yourself and your eyes a rest. An excellent way to relax is a cup of hot tea, drunk by the window. Considering either close or distant objects, you, without noticing it, are performing useful visual gymnastics.
If an allergy caused redness of the eyeball, treatment should primarily consist in eliminating the allergen, and to speed up the process of restoring the beauty of the eyes, you can use antihistamine drops (Lekrolin, Kromoheksal, Allergodil).
As for contactlenses, then try to wear them no more than 8-10 hours a day and be sure to use moisturizing drops.
Quick ways to get rid of redness
If you urgently need to remove redness from the eyes, then you can resort to the help of drops with a vasoconstrictor effect, sold without a prescription: Murina, Sofradex, Vizin.
But you should not use them often, as they do not have a therapeutic effect, only cosmetic. Since these drops are relatively expensive, you can use almost free products that will give the same result. By making a compress of ice cubes or tea bags on tired eyes for a couple of minutes, you can relieve tension and redness.
If physical discomfort is accompanied by partial loss of vision, then it is urgent to see a doctor who will prescribe home treatment, and in the case of glaucoma, organize emergency hospitalization.
Baby eyes
If a child has a reddening of the eyeball, the reasons will be somewhat different from adults and come down to one main one: the penetration of an infection that almost always causes conjunctivitis. Doctors divide it into three types: allergic, viral, bacterial. Despite the classification, the symptoms are identical:
- increasing light sensitivity;
- redness of the eyeball in a child;
- itching and burning;
- feeling of grains of sand in the eye;
- mucous or purulent discharge.
The only thingwhat distinguishes allergic conjunctivitis from the other two is the absence of redness. The viral type that occurs with colds can affect only one eye, but if it does not receive timely treatment, then the disease spreads to the second. The cause of bacterial conjunctivitis is a banal non-observance of hygiene rules.
Children's eyes are very susceptible, you should not experiment with self-medication, but it is better to immediately consult a doctor who will prescribe you all the necessary drugs.
