With such a problem as inflammation of the eye, everyone is at risk. This can occur either as a defensive reaction or due to mechanical damage. Inflammation of the organs of vision is found in people of any age and gender, and it refers not only to damage to the eye itself, but also to 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, eliminating the cause that provoked irritation. But if viruses and bacteria join this problem, then inflammation is inevitable.
Vascular inflammation
Common symptoms of all diseases associated with damage to the vessels of the organ of vision are fear of light, pain, blurred vision and impaired vision.
It is infectious diseases that 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 to provoke the named problem. We list them.
Conjunctival inflammation
The conjunctiva is an invisible film-like membrane that envelops the eyeball. Its inflammation can be caused by a number of reasons:
- allergies
- infection
- mechanical damage;
- exposure to any aggressive factors.
If conjunctivitis is provoked by bacteria, redness and swelling occur, accompanied by the release of tears and a sharp reaction of the eye to bright light. For the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis, drops with an antibiotic are best suited (Albucid, Tobrex, Sofradex, etc.).
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 an allergic reaction occurs due to the non-acceptance of a drug, then itching, burning and profuse discharge of tears will appear.
Corneal inflammation
Corneal inflammation is the most common disease of the organ of vision called keratitis. It can be external, that is, caused by external causes, and deep, which occurs as a result of processes occurring in the body. Any type of keratitis is very dangerous and requires immediate treatment, as it can lead to significant visual impairment.
There are several symptoms of corneal inflammation:
- copious discharge of tears;
- cutting pain;
- sharp reaction to light;
- itching
- swelling;
- inflammation of the eye.
How to treat keratitis? The patient with the diagnosis is usually placed in a hospital, and the mandatory point of treatment is the use of antibiotics (drops of "Phloxal", "Oftaquix" and others), drugs against fungi and viruses ("Okoferon"), as well as anti-inflammatory drugs (" Indocollyr "," Naklof "). The patient is prescribed multivitamins and physiotherapeutic procedures.
Inflammation of the orbit
The most common cause of eye socket inflammation is infection. Symptoms by which it can be understood that the eye socket is inflamed are redness of the eyelid, pain, the appearance of edema and visual impairment.
This disease is very serious, because with it 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 the administration of antibacterial and sulfonamide drugs, depending on the patient's condition and the characteristics of the course of the disease.
Eyelid inflammation
What to treat if you have an inflamed upper or lower eyelid, or even both at the same time? If you have reddened and swollen eyelids, purulent crusts are gathered around their edges, then, most likely, a specialist will determine the presence of infection.
Mites, low immunity, a severe reaction to cosmetics, dust, as well as existing diseases - all this can provoke inflammation of the eyelids. What to treat? A photo of such a medical case proves that you can’t procrastinate.
First of all, the doctor will need to identify and eliminate the cause of the inflammation. And then antibiotics are prescribed to the patient, both topically and internally (Ampioks, Oksatsillin, etc.), eye drops Penicillin, Prednisolone, eye ointments, etc. Treat inflammation of the upper eyelid or lower, if pustules and boils have formed on them, it will be necessary surgically - the suppurations are opened, and then they are cleaned and disinfected.
Inflammation of the lacrimal canals
Inflammation of this kind occurs as a result of the appearance of an obstacle to the passage of the lacrimal flow, due to which the accumulation of microorganisms occurs. Obstruction can be congenital, due to injuries 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 turns out to be ineffective, then surgical intervention is also used.
Inflammation of the eyes in a child
What to treat if an inflammation of the eyes is detected in the baby? This question immediately arises for 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 named situation occurred in an infant, then with a high probability it is dacryocystitis. This disease appears due to impaired patency of the nasolacrimal duct, as a result of which bacteria accumulate, and inflammation forms. Dacryocystitis can be determined by the following symptoms: increased tearfulness, redness, purulent discharge. This pathology in most cases is not so scary, as it most often passes through six months without surgical intervention.
As a treatment, the doctor will most likely prescribe a special massage and eye wash with disinfectants. If all this turns out to be ineffective, then antibacterial drops will go into the course, which well eliminate eye inflammation.
How to treat an older child? In older children, the most common disease of the organs of vision is conjunctivitis. It is infectious in nature, that is, it occurs due to infection from other people. Also at this age, a frequent cause of inflammation is external irritants such as dust, sand, light, etc.
In this case, treatment should be started with the identification and elimination of the cause. You should not wash your eyes with anything other than special products, because this can further exacerbate 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 is affected. In some cases, antibiotics are necessary, in some cases, washing, and sometimes it is enough to simply eliminate the irritant that caused the inflammation.
How to treat eye inflammation at home? A fairly effective method of treatment is washing. It can be carried out both with a solution prepared on the basis of folk recipes, and with pharmaceutical means.
A solution of furatsilin is a very effective way. In addition, it is not difficult to cook. 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 pharmacy chamomile is perfect. It can also be used for compresses, since 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 following hygiene rules. Do not touch your eyes with unwashed hands, and the scarf should be changed as often as possible.
If you have a tendency to allergies or irritations, then as a prevention of inflammation, it is recommended to rinse the eye with boiled water, a decoction of chamomile or saline. If the cause of eye inflammation lies in the intolerance of bright light, then you can buy sunglasses and wear them if necessary. But you should not wear them regularly, if this was not the recommendation of a doctor, as nevertheless, sunlight has a beneficial effect, for example, on the nervous system.
As a prophylaxis, ophthalmic preparations can not be used, since their administration without a doctor's prescription can cause various unpleasant adverse reactions. And if you still encounter eye inflammation, you should immediately consult a specialist, since this is quite dangerous, and diseases discovered at an earlier stage are much easier to treat.