During allergic reactions, one of the most unpleasant symptoms is eye inflammation and conjunctivitis . In such cases it is recommended to use local antihistamines, which allow to eliminate itching, lacrimation and reddening of proteins.
Eye drops from allergies - types
Stable results can be achieved only with complex therapy and the use of several types of medications. To eliminate signs of the disease, the following eye drops are used for allergies:
- vasoconstrictive;
- glucocorticosteroid;
- anti-inflammatory;
- antihistamine.
Preparations from each group have a number of features and their own mechanism of action.
Vasodilating eye drops against allergies
The solutions considered quickly relieve swelling, redness of the eyes and burning. The most popular are Vial, Vizin, Okumil, Oktilia. The listed medicines are highly effective, but it is not recommended to apply them for a long time, as they are addictive and stop helping.
Glucocorticosteroid drops for eyes against allergies
This group of drugs has anti-edematous effect, in a short time it stops inflammation, eliminates the symptoms of conjunctivitis, irritation. Often appointed eye drops from dexamethasone allergy , since the drug helps restore the normal state of the eyes for 7-10 days already. Hormonal solutions are undesirable to use for more than 2 weeks, because they cause many negative consequences (corneal perforation, superinfection, cataracts).
Anti-inflammatory eye drops from allergies
The presented type of medication is recommended if an infection or inflammation of the mucous membranes is attached too much.
Antihistamines eye drops from allergies Lecrolin and Cromogeksal
Specially developed drug solutions are based on cromoglycic acid. This substance prevents the contact of immune cells with histamines and, thus, inhibits and prevents the development of allergic reactions. In addition, the drugs relieve swelling, reduce the work of the lacrimal glands, eliminate itching, dry eye syndrome, burning and reddening of proteins.