Today, people have access to the most modern gadgets that become part of everyone’s life. However, when they are constantly at the computer, in front of the TV and while playing games on the phone, people from the very early years begin to spoil their eyesight. If you add to this the poor environmental conditions and poor nutrition, it is not surprising that earlier people have vision problems. It is also worth considering the huge number of allergens that are present in everyone's life.
If a person begins to sneeze, his eyes itch and watery, and not everyone knows what to do in this situation. This is not surprising, since there are a huge number of reasons that can cause similar symptoms. Sometimes the problem lies in external stimuli, which are enough to exclude, however, in some situations, everything is much more serious. Therefore, before proceeding with treatment, it is worth understanding the factors that could affect the condition of the eyes.
Watery and itchy eyes: causes
Most often, unpleasant sensations appear on the background:
- Responses to dust, smoke, aerosol, chemical components and other irritants.
- Inflammatory diseases of the visual organs (e.g., barley). If the corner of the eye itches, then doctors most often suspect conjunctivitis.
- An allergic reaction. In this case, the eyelids often swell, itch and peel. There are a number of additional symptoms. For example, lacrimation, nasal congestion is observed. The patient begins to sneeze frequently.
- Reactions to certain foods. For example, a person may be allergic to chocolate.
- Reactions to poor quality cosmetics. In this case, there is also swelling around the eyes, irritation and a rather strong burning sensation.
- Lack of sleep.
- Long work at the computer. In this case, the so-called dry eye syndrome often develops.
- Incorrectly selected glasses and lenses.
If the eye is red and watery, itchy and swollen, then this symptomatology may also appear due to diabetes, kidney disease, side effects of certain medications, anthelmintic colonization of the body, or if standard hygiene measures are not followed. There may be more reasons. Only by establishing the exact factor that leads to a similar reaction, we can exclude the stimulus or begin treatment for pathology. Then the unpleasant symptoms pass quickly enough.
Measures to solve the problem should be taken as soon as possible, since the eye is one of the most vulnerable parts of the human body. Based on the cause of the development of symptoms, the doctor may prescribe antibiotics, antiallergic drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs, etc.
Additional symptoms
Considering the question of why the eyes itch and watery, and what to do in such a situation, it is worth paying attention to the manifestations that can also be observed in the patient. Among the additional symptoms, it is often found:
- Carving. It is usually localized in the inside of the eyes.
- Hyperemia. In this case, the small vessels in the eyes are filled with blood. That is why the eye looks very red.
- Pathological discharge. In addition to the usual tear fluid, other liquid masses may be released from the patient's eyes.
It is very important to list all the symptoms and even minor changes in the condition of the person to the doctor. This will help to make a more accurate and quick diagnosis and prescribe treatment. Next, we consider drugs that will help cope with the disease.
"Albucid"
The main component of this product is sodium sulfacyl. This substance has a local effect and quickly penetrates the structures of the eye. Drops "Albucid" for the eyes, whose price in the pharmacy is about 55 rubles, help to destroy germs and quickly get rid of redness, burning, pain and other unpleasant symptoms. In addition, the tool prevents the process of reproduction of infection and pathogenic microorganisms.
If we talk about the use of the drug, then 1-2 drops three times a day are required. In the pharmacy you can buy a 20- and 30-percent solution of the drug. For children, it is recommended to use a less concentrated product (20%).
Due to its efficiency and low price, Albucid eye drops are very popular. However, this tool is not shown to everyone. For example, you should not use the drug if the patient has an individual intolerance to the main component of the drug. It is also worth being careful of those who additionally take diuretics, as well as people suffering from diabetes.
There are also side effects. For example, if a person exceeds the dosage, then this can provoke an even greater burning sensation and swelling. In such a situation, you need to reduce the amount of funds used.
What to do when eyes itch and watery, which drops to use? It is worth paying attention to other effective means.
Gentamicin
This type of drug belongs to antibiotics. Often it is used for barley, blepharitis, conjunctivitis and allergic inflammation. Often, eye drops "Gentamicin" are prescribed after surgery on the eyes.
If we talk about the method of taking the drug, it is recommended to instill the drug 1-2 drops per eye 4-6 times a day. The course of treatment is prescribed by a doctor, but regardless of this, using the product for more than 14 days is not recommended. In this case, a person may develop resistance to the causative agents of the disease.
It is also worth noting that Gentamicin eye drops have a rather extensive list of side effects. First of all, it is worth considering that drugs of this type inhibit the body's immune system. In addition, against the background of taking this remedy, you may develop:
- Enhanced allergic reaction.
- Increased pressure inside the eyes.
- Dendritic keratitis.
- Perforated corneal ulcers.
- Fungal affection.
- The inflammatory process in the auditory nerve.
"Vizin"
This is another tool that is widely used for eye problems. However, before you start taking Vizin drops, the instructions for use should be studied without fail.
The main component of the drug is tetrizoline. "Vizin" has a vasoconstrictive effect, quickly relieves itching, swelling, burning and redness. Therefore, these drops are very popular.
In the instructions for the use of Vizin drops, it is noted that the product can help if allergic reactions were caused by the use of poor cosmetics and with long contact lenses. The drug will help with exposure to smoke, dust and other irritants.
If we talk about contraindications, then you should not use "Visin" if a person suffers from an individual intolerance to the drug, high blood pressure, dystrophic changes in the cornea, hyperthyroidism, dry eye syndrome, tumors in the adrenal glands.
Also, before taking the drug, it is worth consulting with an ophthalmologist for those who are diagnosed with diabetes or coronary heart disease. The drug is prohibited for children under two years of age.
If the eyelids itch
Very often, when such symptoms occur, it is necessary to undergo a course of complex treatment. First of all, the doctor prescribes Taurine or Taufon (drops). They must be used twice a day, 2 drops per eye.
It is additionally recommended to take antihistamines. Usually the course of treatment is no more than 7 days. With a strong manifestation of symptoms at night, it is worth laying hydrocortisone in the form of an ointment for the lower eyelid. Usually, two days of such treatment is sufficient.
During treatment, the doctor recommends completely abandoning the use of any makeup and personal hygiene products, which include unnatural components.
Features of the treatment of conjunctivitis
Itchy and watery eyes, what to do in such situations? When considering problems, it is worth considering the types of diseases and the exact diagnosis. If the patient has conjunctivitis, then antibacterial drops will help him. Ofloxacin is considered the best. The components of this agent penetrate the bacteria and prevent their reproduction.
If we are talking about the acute stage of the disease, then in this case it is recommended to use Ofloxacin drops 2-4 times a day for 5 days.
Barley
If a person has swollen and flaky eyelids on the background of this disease, then in this case it is also recommended to use Ofloxacin, only in the form of an ointment. The tool is applied three times a day. The course of treatment is 5 days, even if the unpleasant symptoms have completely disappeared. There is a risk that pathogenic bacteria are not yet completely destroyed.
Alternative methods of treatment
Lotions for the eyes using natural herbs help to cope at the initial stage of the development of allergic reactions. As a rule, chamomile, marigold decoction and even ordinary brewing of black tea are used for this. However, with the development of the disease, caution must be exercised. If the abscess is very ripe, then lotions for the eyes are prohibited. Education will burst on its own in a few days.
If a person has lacrimation, then in this case, it is worth mixing a tablespoon of caraway seeds and grass with eyebright. After that, a small spoonful of plantain foliage is added to the composition and 250 ml of boiling water is poured. The resulting liquid is infused for 24 hours, after which it is filtered and instilled in the affected eye three drops a day, a few drops.
Dill seeds will also help. You need to pour one tablespoon of grass with a glass of boiling water. After this, the liquid must be darkened for 5 minutes on low heat. When the infusion has cooled and filtered, with it, the eyelids are washed several times a day.
With dry eye syndrome
In this case, a person feels as if sand was poured into his eyes. A similar syndrome often appears against the background of a long stay in front of a computer or if the air is too dry in the room. In this case, experts recommend blinking more often and giving the eyes rest at least once an hour. It is also worth buying a humidifier.
If such events do not help, then the so-called artificial tear in the form of drops is used. If this symptomatology is caused by demodecosis, then in this case, a examination by a dermatologist is required.
If the eye is swollen
In this case, castor oil helps. You need to add a few drops of this product to any natural cream with high fat content. To relieve inflammation, it is enough to periodically lubricate the eyelids with this composition.
If your eyes are swollen, itchy and watery, what should I do? In this situation, a decoction of parsley or dogrose can help. If nothing helps, then a more aggressive treatment with antibiotics is required.
When dacryocystitis occurs
This pathology is a violation, against which the patency of the nasolacrimal canal is impaired. This leads to the fact that a huge number of bacteria appear in the lacrimal sac. Because of this, the corners of the eyes begin to become very red and swollen. If you put a little pressure on them, then mucus or unpleasant pus flows from the lacrimal canal.
In this situation, it is necessary to undergo treatment with antibiotics. Washing is also prescribed. If the eye is red and watery, but the person has not started timely treatment, then this can cause damage to the cornea and the development of chronic conjunctivitis.