The eye stings and tears: what are the causes and how to treat?

The appearance of unpleasant sensations in the body is a reason for many to start worrying. Many of us, feeling discomfort, immediately start looking for the cause of the ailment in medical literature and articles on the Internet. Imagination immediately paints scary pictures of rare or neglected diseases. Fortunately, for the most part, everything turns out to be not as terrible as it seemed at first. At the doctor's appointment, it turns out that the disease is treatable, and the main thing is to start therapy on time. That is why it is very important to consult a doctor in a timely manner, in case of the first unpleasant symptoms of the disease.

And yet, in order not to panic, it is necessary to know about some unpleasant symptoms of diseases. For example, why did the lacrimation increase and the eye sting? We should immediately note that there are quite a few reasons for the appearance of these symptoms. Let's talk about each of them in more detail.

Use of household chemicals and cosmetics

Most often, eye irritation occurs due to household chemicals or cosmetics getting into them. The feeling of discomfort arises due to a specific reaction of the mucous membranes. The first manifestation is intense lacrimation. The eyes begin to sting, there is a desire to wash off the harmful substance. The best solution is to help the body get rid of the irritant. Rinse your eyes with plenty of warm water, then pat them dry with a clean tissue. Some substances can cause prolonged redness of the mucous membrane. Therefore, it is worth having special eye drops in the first-aid kit. They will quickly relieve irritation if washing did not help.

Usually, the discomfort in one's own eyes disappears after 4-5 hours after using the drops. If there is a strong allergic reaction to a chemical stimulus, an allergy may occur. We will tell you what to do in this situation a little later.

Cosmetics are the everyday companion of most women. Everyone wants to create a stylish, memorable image, to look attractive and effective. If you use cosmetics, try to approach its selection with special attention. This will save you from problems in the future. Eye cosmetics can cause allergies. The eyes will sting, they will become red and they will begin to water. So, all your efforts to create a unique image will come to naught.

It is easy to protect yourself in the choice of cosmetics. Choose bio series with natural components or lines of products for sensitive skin. Try not to use testers in cosmetics stores. This is especially true of trial samples of the carcass. The tester carries the risk of infection with the demodex mite. This threatens severe itching and burning in the eyelash area. This suffering is not worth free makeup!

Eye diseases

Another cause of inflammation of the mucous membrane, itching and discomfort is eye disease. If your eyes start to water profusely and burn, see an ophthalmologist. All these symptoms can cause various diseases. As a rule, burning and tearing are symptoms of the initial stage of conjunctivitis, an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye caused by an infection. There are many other diseases with similar symptoms. Only an ophthalmologist will be able to tell exactly what is the cause of your discomfort and how to get rid of it without harming your health.

Causes of discomfort in the eyes can be blepharitis or barley. Typical symptoms are itching in the eyelids. Treatment of ophthalmic diseases is always individual. Much depends on the nature of the infection that affected the organs of vision. What is effective in the treatment of one type of infection will not be useful in the fight against another. Thus, in the case of a viral infection (for example, herpes or flu), antiviral drugs are prescribed. The most effective antiviral agent is interferon. This substance is produced by the human body to inhibit the activity of viruses. However, the same herpes, once entering the body, continues to exist in it in a hidden form. The human immune system does not identify herpes as a virus, to fight against which it is necessary to produce interferon. Therefore, the immune response to herpes may be delayed. Help for the body can be provided with the help of drugs prescribed by an experienced doctor.

Most bacterial infections are caused by streptococci and staphylococci. To combat them, a complex of measures is required, including antibiotic therapy. The human body alone cannot produce enough substances to completely destroy bacteria. It can only neutralize infectious agents. Therefore, the use of antibiotics is very important for bacterial infections. Another way to fight bacteria is to strengthen the immune system. A strong body is able to neutralize bacteria for a long time. The most useful vitamins for the immune system are C, retinol and B vitamins.

Allergic reaction

Exposure to allergens on the mucous membrane can also cause the eyes to sting. Allergy often causes conjunctivitis. At the same time, it is quite easy to distinguish between irritation and allergy. With the appearance of allergies, pinch the eyes until the irritant is completely removed. Allergic conjunctivitis is usually accompanied by tearing, swelling and redness of the eyes. A comprehensive approach is used to treat an allergic reaction. The most effective are drops that relieve irritation of the mucous membrane, as well as antihistamines that suppress allergic reactions. In addition, to eliminate the symptoms of irritation, it is necessary to pay attention to a proper balanced diet.

Let's summarize. There are three reasons why the eyes may sting and water profusely. This is an external stimulus, the spread of infection and an allergic reaction. Temporary irritation is the easiest case. To get rid of irritation, it is enough to wash your eyes with water. If the cause of the irritation is an allergy, it is enough to eliminate the allergic component. If the discomfort is due to an eye infection and the eyes have been stinging for several days, you should definitely consult an ophthalmologist.