Dry eyes - a pretty unpleasant phenomenon, which adversely affects the performance and emotional state. As a rule, dry eyes are accompanied by such symptoms as:
- thread;
- "Sand" in the eyes;
- reaction to bright light;
- mucous discharge in the corners of the eyes;
- a feeling of heat in the eyes.
Sometimes this irritation can be accompanied by increased tearing because the glands begin to develop a secret to eliminate dryness.
Causes of dry eyes
The reason for the problem is often the wearing of contact lenses. In addition, some medications (antidepressants, hormones, vasoconstrictors, hypotensive drugs) can cause this unpleasant sensation. Despite the fact that ophthalmologic surgery can be a cure, it is often the cause of dry eyes during rehabilitation.
Also, an increased dryness in the eyes can cause:
- being in a dirty or smoky room;
- dry air or dusty wind;
- cosmetic or eye care products;
- sleep disturbance;
- work that requires maximum concentration of attention;
- harmful working conditions;
- Some diseases (for example, Sjogren's syndrome , kidney problems, Parkinson's disease).
In the age of over forty years, dry eyes can be caused by natural aging of the body and a decrease in the production of tearful secret. In women, this sensation can arise during hormonal changes in the body (pregnancy, postpartum period, menopause).
Treatment of dry eyes
To know what to do with dry eyes, you need to establish the cause. If the sensation of dryness in the eyes is caused by external factors, then their elimination is necessary:
- Frequent airing of the room.
- Regular breaks in work and gymnastics for the eyes.
- Normalization of sleep.
- Consultation with a doctor for the replacement of medicines or their cancellation.
- Compliance with hygienic rules (washing before going to bed with the removal of cosmetics and make-up from the eyes).
- Use of evaporators in rooms with dry air.
- Wet cleaning before bedtime.
In order to remove the symptoms of a "dry" eye after a sleepless night, you can use special tools:
- Vizin;
- Fregel;
- Korneregel;
- Artificial tear, etc.
- Stillavit
Working air conditioners and heating systems, radiation of computer monitors, pollen of plants, dust, cosmetics, gassed air, wearing contact lenses, bright sunlight affect the human eyes daily. These factors can cause SSH, dry eye syndrome: tears, sensation of a grain of sand in the eye, dryness, pain. This problem worries about 18% of the world's inhabitants. To eliminate the inconvenience that causes dryness of the cornea of the eye, the surface of the visual organs need protection and prolonged moisturizing. People who occasionally feel discomfort in the eyes can prescribe eye drops of complex effects, for example, Stilavit. The formula of this solution includes a complex of moisturizing, anti-inflammatory and healing substances that can save a person from the feeling of sand caught in the eye and other unpleasant sensations associated with dryness of the cornea.
Also, the use of moisturizing drops ophthalmologists recommend to those who prefer glasses to contact lenses.
If dry eyes are accompanied by redness, purulent discharge or the appearance of peeling and stains on the eyelids, then it is necessary to visit the doctor, as these symptoms can speak of a more serious illness.
For the treatment of dry eye, folk remedies are most often used herbal decoctions, in the form of lotions. To make them, the chamomile, the charm and the "asleep" tea are suitable. Cotton discs soaked in a warm broth and applied to the eyes for 15-20 minutes.
In addition, the infusion of glands is used and as a drink. For this:
- A tablespoon of herbs pour a glass of boiling water.
- Insist 15-20 minutes.
- Take infusion over half the glass in the morning and evening until the eyes improve.