Our eyes are very sensitive. They are susceptible to various infections and pathologies. Redness in the corners of the eyes should alert, especially if it is accompanied by various uncomfortable sensations: itching, pain, lacrimation, discharge. Such signs are an occasion to consult a doctor to identify the causes of the violation, which can be very diverse.
Why is there a problem
The causes of redness of the corner of the eye are divided into several categories:
- Mechanical. Violation occurs under the influence of various annoying factors: dust, aerosol, smoke, strong wind or too bright light, prolonged eye strain, injury, foreign body exposure.
- Physiological. Expansion of the eye vessels is referred to this category, while the work of the organ is not disturbed. Provoking factors can be severe fatigue, drinking alcohol, sneezing, excessive physical exertion, irritation from wearing improperly selected contact lenses or glasses.
- Pathological. These include eye diseases, which can be inflammatory and non-inflammatory. Also, diseases of other organs that lead to the development of a disorder, for example, diabetes mellitus, intoxication with poisons, hypertension, etc. can be attributed to this.
If the outer corner of the eye turns red
External manifestations in this case resemble the effects of mechanical stress. In addition, the violation may be accompanied by peeling of the skin, soreness and discomfort. Redness in the corners of the eyes from the outside is less common than from the inside. The skin of the eyelid is usually red. The cause of the problem may be an allergy to cosmetics, as well as various pathologies.
Most often, a violation occurs as a result of:
- Angular conjunctivitis affecting the corners of the eyes. Pathology may be allergic or bacterial in nature. In addition, other signs also arise: a feeling of dryness, an object in the eye, lacrimation, purulent discharge. The skin can be covered with minor cracks, with blinking, the pain sensation intensifies.
- Eye Herpes. At the same time, the patient suffers from pain, fear of light, and the eyelids swell.
- Regional blepharitis. The disease is accompanied by swelling of the upper eyelid, burning and itching, the formation of crusts.
Why does the inner corner of the eye blush
The cause of such an unpleasant phenomenon can be, in addition to the above, many other diseases.
Redness in the corners of the eyes from the inside occurs as a result of:
- Disruption of work or inflammation of the lacrimal duct. At the same time, the eyelids turn red, the patient suffers from significant discomfort in the corners of the eyes. Similar symptoms are manifested and obstruction of the lacrimal canal, but this condition is accompanied by severe lacrimation.
- Dacryocystitis. With this pathology, the lacrimal sac is inflamed. In addition to redness of the outer corner of the eye, there is a discharge of pus, the skin is swollen.
- Ingrown hair. If the ciliary hair grows under the skin, redness and pain appear. It is not possible to solve the problem on your own; specialist assistance is needed.
The occurrence of a problem in a child
The eyes of children are hypersensitive. Redness occurs suddenly, most often for physiological reasons, such as:
- excessive stress;
- crying or sneezing;
- dust ingress;
- colds.
Redness in the corners of the eyes of the baby can be triggered by blockage of the lacrimal canal. The formation of the septum between the lacrimal ducts and nasal cavity occurs in the eighth month of pregnancy. When the baby is born, it ruptures, but this may not happen, which will lead to the accumulation of excess fluid inside the lacrimal canal. Such a violation is called dacryocystitis of the newborn.
Allergic diseases or a decrease in immunity can lead to a problem. As a result of such pathologies, conjunctivitis or blepharitis, and sometimes uveitis (inflammation of the choroid of the eye) develops, a formidable disease that can cause blindness.
If the problem persists for three days, the symptoms intensify, pus appears, the baby complains of pain and pain, it is necessary to show it to the pediatrician. If necessary, he will recommend a visit to the optometrist. It is necessary to immediately contact a medical institution with double vision, blurred vision.
Non-pathological causes of redness in the corner of the eye in an adult
In addition to diseases, an unpleasant problem can be caused by an improper lifestyle. Modern people can’t imagine themselves without computers, we often sit behind them until the night, straining our eyes. As a result, the development of dry eye syndrome or computer visual syndrome is possible, which are the causes of redness and burning of the corner of the eye, soreness and other unpleasant manifestations, for example, intolerance to sunlight.
Concomitant symptoms of the disorder
The appearance of additional signs will depend on what exactly caused the redness. But there are general symptoms that accompany the pathological process in any form:
- the presence of redness;
- lacrimation
- photosensitivity;
- visual impairment;
- soreness and discomfort.
However, there may be specific manifestations characteristic of a particular pathology, such as:
- discharge of pus;
- crusting and sticking of eyelashes;
- headache;
- increase in body temperature;
- flies or spots before the eyes;
- cut in the corner of the eye;
- soreness with eye movement;
- swelling of the eyelids;
- sensation of itching and burning.
First aid at home
First of all, it is necessary to eliminate the possible causes of the violation:
- reduce stress;
- remove a foreign body;
- rinse eyes.
With redness of the inner corner of the eye, a compress with cool water or decoctions of medicinal plants will help. You can attach a tea bag to the affected area. Perhaps the use of eye drops with a moisturizing effect or vasoconstrictor drugs.
If redness of the outer corner of the eye is detected, the use of warm compresses, cleansing of pus, the use of antibacterial and antiviral agents, immunomodulators are effective, but only after consulting a specialist.
Diagnostic measures
After the onset of the symptom, it is necessary to visit a doctor to establish the exact cause and choose the right therapy tactics, since many pathologies manifest similar symptoms, they cannot be distinguished independently at home.
The ophthalmologist will examine and interview the patient to determine:
- the duration and nature of the symptoms, the intensity of the manifestations;
- the patient has chronic ophthalmic diseases, infectious pathologies, allergies.
The specialist will also be interested in what the patient undertook before visiting the doctor, whether he uses contact lenses or glasses.
The examination is carried out using the lateral illumination method, with the help of which it is easy to detect redness of the skin of the eyelids, examine the conjunctiva, eyeballs, sclera.
If necessary, the doctor will direct to:
- allergist;
- traumatologist;
- to a neurologist.
Treatment methods
Therapy will depend on what caused the disorder. The problem is often fixed with:
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- topical antibiotics;
- painkillers if necessary;
- antihistamines.
Ointments are most often laid at night. Doctors do not recommend the use of dressings, as this can lead to infection.
From folk remedies, it is recommended to use warm lotions from decoctions:
To treat a small child, it is better to use a decoction of chamomile, which has almost no contraindications. The tool is used for washing the eyes, which relieves irritation, prevents the development of pathogenic microorganisms. For older children, a mint decoction is suitable, from which therapeutic compresses are made before bedtime.
In addition, the doctor may recommend visiting physiotherapeutic procedures, such as:
If the cause of the violation was a serious injury, you may need surgery, after which medication is also prescribed.
Preventive actions
In order to protect yourself from the occurrence of redness in the corners of the eyes in the future, you must:
- Stick to hygiene rules. Flush cosmetics before bedtime. Remember to wash your hands regularly.
- Take breaks while working at the computer, warm up for the eyes.
- Timely treat all diseases, and it is better not to allow their appearance.
- Protect the organs of vision from injury and damage.
- Take care of the prevention of eye diseases.
- Use contact lenses correctly.
If you notice redness in the corners of the eyes, do not self-medicate. Many diseases have similar manifestations, and only a doctor can make a correct diagnosis. Therefore, if there is a problem, consult an ophthalmologist for advice.