Cheshutsya eyes - what to do?

If you began to notice that you are experiencing discomfort in the eye area, you always want to scratch them, you should think about such a state and be sure to find out the cause. And the reasons that cause such symptoms can be several - from allergies to demodicosis - a serious disease caused by a subcutaneous mite .

The reasons why the eyes are itchy:

• irritation with smoke, dust, chemicals, wool;
• inflammation;
• conjunctivitis;
• reaction to food;
• reaction to cosmetics;
• vitamin deficiency, hypovitaminosis , chronic fatigue;
• overexertion of the eyes;
• incorrectly selected glasses or lenses.

Diseases and their symptoms

If redness and itching are caused by external irritants, you should rinse your eyes with clean water and gently pat dry with a towel or napkin. A quick drop of symptoms will help drop Vizin.

Inflammation

Inflammation of the eyes requires a more serious approach. Be sure to consult an ophthalmologist, since only a doctor can determine the cause of the inflammation. Do not delay the visit to the clinic - inflammation can cause serious complications, leading to a loss of vision.

Allergic reaction

In the event that you have not only itchy eyes, but there was a runny nose, then, most likely, it is allergic conjunctivitis. This disease can be a reaction to cosmetics, to dust or other irritants.

It is easy enough to distinguish from all other eye diseases allergy - the eyes not only itch, but also blush, watery. This ailment is treated for a short time with the help of antihistamines and anti-allergenic eye drops. During the course of treatment it is not recommended to use cosmetics, and after its termination it is better to switch to means for the care of sensitive eye skin.

Some people have a lot of itchy eyes after eating certain foods, such as chocolate or citrus fruits. In this case, a temporary waiver of these products will help.

Morax-Aksenfeld Conjunctivitis

One of the most common diseases is Morax-Aksenfeld conjunctivitis. With conjunctivitis Morax-Aksenfelda eyes usually itch in corners, both external and internal. This kind of conjunctivitis is also manifested by redness, stiff discharge from the eyes, cracks near the corner of the eye may appear. In this case, the treatment lasts long enough, but always ends favorably.

«Dry eye syndrome»

Those who spend a lot of time at the computer, a sign of "dry eye syndrome." Symptoms of this condition are that the eyes become red and itches. If you can not give up a long stay behind the monitor, then special glasses and eye muscle training can help. Try to pause every half hour. At this time, try to hold gymnastics eyes.

Wearing lenses and glasses

If discomfort is caused by wearing lenses, then either change the brand, or more often remove them, letting the eyes rest. The same can be recommended in the case of glasses.

Demodecosis

The most unpleasant disease, when the eyes are itchy, is demodicosis, but this disease is treatable. After diagnosis and confirmation of the diagnosis, treatment is prescribed. But it is necessary to know that the demodex mite, which affects the skin, becomes active only in case of problems with immunity. So, with symptoms of demodicosis, it is necessary to diagnose your body as a whole.

If you have itchy eyes, it is necessary to consult an ophthalmologist, and before a visit to a doctor you can remove the itch with folk remedies. For example, you can apply tampons moistened in tea solution, calendula infusion or chamomile, ice cubes to the eyes.