Barley is an inflammation of the sebaceous gland of an infectious nature. The appearance of a purulent formation on the eye brings considerable discomfort. Symptoms of the disease are manifested as:
- redness and denseness of the eyelid;
- itching and pain in the eyelid;
- edematous phenomena that can be so pronounced that it is difficult for a patient to open an inflamed eye.
In some cases, fever and headache may occur. We will find out what ointments from barley are considered by experts to be the most effective specialists.
Ointments for treating barley on the eye
Among the most effective means of barley on the eye consistently include ointments. Their advantage lies in the fact that they remain on the surface of the formation for a long time, due to which they gradually penetrate into the inflamed sebaceous gland. More details about popular ointments against barley on the eye.
Tetracycline ointment
Tetracycline ointment has been used for decades in the treatment of barley on the eye. The concentration of the active substance in the ophthalmic tetracycline ointment is 1%, which makes it possible to use the drug without risk of burning the tissues. But how to treat barley on the eye with tetracycline ointment is not known to everyone. Ophthalmologists, as a rule, are advised to start using the remedy at the first signs of barley formation, and continue the therapy until the abscess opens and its content ceases to come out. The drug should be placed under the eyelid thrice a day, after washing your hands with soap. A similar antibacterial effect is provided by Erythromycin Ointment.
Vishnevsky ointment
Ointment of Vishnevsky with the appearance of barley on the eye was also used by our grandmothers. In order to extract the pus, ophthalmologists recommend that the bandage with Vishnevsky ointment be applied to the sick eye and fixed with a sticker. The remedy should be kept for several hours. It is especially recommended to use ointment with internal barley - meibomite or multiple purulent lesions on the eyes.
Blepharogel
You can replace antibacterial ointments with gels, which are also effective in combating pathogenic microflora. Blepharogel is one of the most popular drugs in its category. The composition of the drug includes hyaluronic acid, cleansing the skin and mucous part of the century, as well as an extract of aloe vera, which has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect. Blepharogel, when applied, is applied to a cotton swab and rubbed into the inflamed eyelid in a circular motion.
Floxal
Like Floxal drops, Floxal ointment is used to get rid of barley on the eye and for the treatment of a number of other eye diseases, including conjunctivitis, blepharitis and keratitis. Ointment is placed in the lower conjunctival sac, gently pulling the eyelid. After the product is in the proper place, you should close your eyes and move the eyeball. This is done so that the ointment of Phloxal quickly and evenly distributed throughout the cavity of the diseased eye.
Hydrocortisone
Often specialists with long-term and often emerging barley recommend ophthalmic ointment Hydrocortisone. The product is squeezed through a long spout directly into the eye, and the eyelid should be slightly removed. At a time, spread about 1 cm of ointment. This procedure is repeated twice a day.
Attention! Long-term use of ointment Hydrocortisone can cause an increase in intraocular pressure. In addition, the remedy has many contraindications. In this regard, it is strongly advised to use ophthalmic ointment Hydrocortisone exclusively for the doctor's prescription.