Everyone knows that eye inflammation is not only the result of any disease, but also a protective reaction that arises to all sorts of stimuli can manifest itself. However, slight redness is different from ophthalmia. Such inflammatory processes are already the result of infections or injuries. Ophthalmia of the sympathetic type accompanies purulent ulcers, surgical interventions. The risk of visual impairment and complete blindness in some types of inflammation is very high, so we will tell you how to recognize associated symptoms and choose the right treatment.
This organ has the most complex, therefore, the phrase "inflammation of the eye" often means a group of similar processes. You can highlight the processes affecting:
- eye socket,
- eyelids,
- cornea,
- vessels,
- lacrimal organs
- conjunctiva.
Inflammation differs from ordinary irritation in that it has a strictly defined nature - a fungus, a virus, an infection. In such cases, the likelihood of not only relapse, but also complications is much higher.
By the type of course, such types of diseases are distinguished as:
- scurvy,
- granular,
- catarrhal,
- traumatic,
- scrofulous,
- rheumatic,
- gonorrheal,
- periodic,
- syphilitic.
Separate types can also include pathologies that occur in newborns and due to overexertion of the eyes. Ophthalmia also develops as a result of photophobia. It is much easier to prevent it than others - it is enough just to wear glasses in the sun. This is especially useful in winter when light reflects off the snow.
The reasons
Many diseases are capable of provoking eye inflammation. By localization, a variety of reasons can be identified that provoke such a phenomenon. So, the cornea is affected as a result of diseases such as:
- Keratitis. It develops both under the influence of bacteria and various fungi and viruses. The reaction proceeds in the cornea, accompanied by its persistent opacity. The consequences of this pathology are very dangerous.
- Corneal ulcer. Its complications are even more dangerous than the consequences of keratitis. Blindness develops in most cases if treatment is not started on time.
- Keratomycosis.
- Viral keratitis, that is, caused by fever, herpes, adenovirus.
Conjunctival ophthalmia is provoked by:
- paratrachoma;
- blenorrhea;
- conjunctivitis of a viral nature;
- conjunctivitis bacterial.
The vessels of the eye become inflamed as a result of the development of pathologies such as:
- choroiditis,
- iritis,
- endophthalmitis,
- iridocyclitis.
Ophthalmia of the lacrimal organs is considered one of the most difficult, as it is usually accompanied by suppuration. The lacrimal fluid becomes cloudy, does not wash the eye well, which affects its functions. Dacryoadenitis, canaliculitis and dacryocystitis are the main diseases under the influence of which these symptoms are formed.
Inflammatory eye diseases can affect the orbit itself. This process is no less dangerous, as it threatens not only with loss of vision, but also with the loss of the eyeball itself. Here the reason is:
- Phlegmon.
- Abscess.
- Thrombophlebitis.
- Tenonite.
- Exophthalmos.
Some causes of eye inflammation are traumatic in nature. In this case, not only a blow or hit of a foreign object on the conjunctiva, but also various aggressive substances (including acids and alkalis) can provoke symptoms.
Infection of the lacrimal organs
The pathological process causes not only inflammation of the ducts. The lacrimal gland or sac can be equally affected. So, dacryocystitis differs in that pus will constantly flow out of the ducts from the corner of the eye. The lacrimal gland itself is swollen, and in some cases it will even be necessary to open the capsule and establish a drainage for the outflow of pus. Pathology is especially common in newborns.
Canaliculitis is usually a complication of a previous illness or advanced conjunctivitis. The lacrimal fluid flows out along with a purulent impurity, the inflammation located under the eye is painful.
Dacryoadenitis is already an inflammation of the lacrimal glands themselves, and not of the ducts. It develops after scarlet fever, measles, tonsillitis. Symptoms are very bright, painful, accompanied by severe redness and swelling. It is impossible to move the eye to the outside of the corner and up, and in addition the person suffers from general weakness, high temperature. The abscess can transform into an abscess.
Treatment
With dacryocystitis, great attention is paid to local physiotherapy. The following procedures are especially useful:
- sollux;
- electrophoresis with penicillin;
- laser therapy;
- quartzing.
Antibiotics must be used. For the chronic type, surgical intervention is required, and then regular treatment with antiseptic compounds.
Canaliculitis is treated with massage. Gently press on the area under the eye to squeeze out the contents. After such a procedure, antibacterial agents should be used: boric acid, Furacilin, rivanol, potassium permanganate. It is possible to wash the mucous membrane by means of drops "Sofradex", "Levomycetin", as well as solutions of hydrocortisone, prednisolone.
With dacryoadenitis, the main thing is the treatment of the underlying pathology. For the treatment of the organ of vision, special ointments (sulfacyl sodium, tetracycline), antiseptics are used. In addition to these medications, antibiotics are prescribed.
Corneal infection
Corneal ophthalmia in most cases is provoked by keratitis. Their development is considered a consequence of trauma or pathogenic microflora. Sometimes a less dangerous, superficial form of the disease appears, which is a consequence of meibomeitis, dacryocystitis.
With the onset of keratitis, an accumulation of infiltrate occurs in the cornea of \u200b\u200bthe eye. Often, an ulcer develops in parallel. Even if it heals, this area of \u200b\u200bthe stratum corneum will remain cloudy. The herpetic type of keratitis is more severe than other forms. Symptoms such as photophobia, pain, watery eyes are more pronounced and the risk of complications is higher.
Ophthalmic herpes is not just a cold located under the eye. Complications with this type of eye inflammation are considered the most dangerous, since even the slightest violation of the stratum corneum leads to loss of vision.
It is important to choose a suitable remedy for high-quality therapy of keratitis, therefore, the nature of the pathology is first determined. The medicine for such inflammation is not selected alone, but a whole range of medicines is prescribed:
- Sulfonamides.
- Antiviral agent or antifungal if the causative agent is a fungus.
- Antibiotics.
- A solution of sulfonamides for mucosal irrigation - Furacilin, tetracycline, norsulfazole, penicillin, gentamicin.
- Eye ointments (erythromycin, tetracycline, etc.).
- and funds.
Intramuscularly or intravenously, drugs are administered only if there is no result of the therapy. In case of herpetic keratitis or the appearance of an ulcer, inpatient treatment is necessarily indicated.
Choroid infection
Inflammatory diseases of the eyes affecting the choroid are usually called iridocyclitis (affects the ciliary body) and iritis (extends to the iris).
The cause of the pathological process is a cold in the eye, sinusitis, diabetes mellitus, syphilis, problem teeth and infectious diseases... Both iritis and iridocyclitis can be traumatic in nature.
As for the symptoms, both types of the disease have similar manifestations:
- blepharospasm;
- edema;
- constricted pupil and its poor reaction to light;
- redness;
- pain;
- lacrimation;
- light intolerance.
Ophthalmia only at the very beginning has symptoms that many recognize as "frivolous", but as the infection develops, the risk of sinusitis, erysipelas, glaucoma and even meningitis increases significantly. This is due to the fact that pathogenic organisms are able to move through the lymph flow. If the inflammation of the iris on the eye is purulent, it will acquire a greenish-rusty tint.
Therapeutic measures are massive: in addition to irrigation of the conjunctiva with antibacterial drugs, a hormonal agent (prednisolone, hydrocortisone, etc.) is selected. Use vasoconstrictor drops and be sure to treat the underlying disease. For effectiveness, therapy is carried out in several courses.
Retinal inflammation
Retinitis is not just a cold that appears under the eye. It develops under the influence of radiation, severe trauma, ultraviolet burns, cardiac or renal pathology. With syphilis, flu, tuberculosis and other similar diseases, the infection is carried into the eye through the bloodstream.
With retinitis, severe pain appears, vision is greatly impaired. The basis of treatment is made up of hormonal medicines, vitamins, antiseptics.
Optic nerve
Inflammation of the eyes may involve nerve damage. As with damage to the retina, a person will be tormented by pain, the inability to perceive color will develop, the visual field will narrow. Additionally, symptoms such as fever, nausea always appear.
Therapy consists only in weakening the symptoms, since the problem will not go away until the disease that provoked such a reaction is cured. In particular, it is necessary to remove swelling, take immunostimulants and vitamin products. Corticosteroids and antibiotics are prescribed, but neuritis is sometimes treated with surgery.
Orbital inflammation
Not only the organ of vision itself, but also the space around it is affected by infections. The course of phlegmon and abscess is very rapid and sudden, their symptoms are common:
- Deterioration of vision.
- Bulging of the conjunctiva.
- Redness of the eyelids.
- Unable to move the eye.
- Soreness.
Symptoms of general weakness, inability to open the eyelids normally, and pain in the head are characteristic of phlegmon. The abscess is not accompanied by weakness or fever. Equally often, both processes are complicated by meningitis, neuritis, panophthalmitis, corneal ulcer, and compression of the optic nerve.
An abscess is easiest to cure by opening the abscess cavity, otherwise it will flow into the phlegmon. The most favorable outcome is guaranteed precisely when surgical treatment, but at the initial stage of its development, conservative methods can also be applied. In this case, eye inflammation is treated with antibacterial medications. With phlegmon, antibiotics are taken orally or intramuscularly.
Another purulent process that develops in the area of \u200b\u200bthe tenon eye capsule is called tenonitis. It mainly occurs as a result of the spread of infection, but it can also be allergic. In the latter case, ophthalmia is serous in nature. Mobility of the eye is accompanied by pain, the eyelid is swollen, the eye is moderately swollen - such signs accompany the disease.
Tenonitis is treated with sulfa drugs, antibiotics, a remedy for the treatment of the underlying pathology must be prescribed.
How does the infection progress in children and pregnant women?
Do not use folk advice on flushing mucous saliva or breast milk for a cold under the eye if the baby is young. Remember that by your actions you only help pathogenic bacteria multiply and aggravate the situation.
A cold in the eye in children is not as complex as the processes described above. The provoking factor is not only hypothermia, but also irritants such as water, dust.
Before visiting the doctor, the eyes can be rinsed with Miramistin or drops of a similar composition (for example, Ovomistin). Antibiotics are highly undesirable, but are sometimes prescribed by a doctor. A folk remedy can be used for washing, but only if it is made from natural antiseptics. A decoction of chamomile is suitable for such purposes, and even a healthy organ is subject to processing.
Ophthalmia also occurs during pregnancy, which is associated with a decrease in the general defenses of the body. In such cases, it is better to use the recommendations given in the previous paragraph. Of course, you need to visit an ophthalmologist, otherwise a mild cold will bring many problems and complications.
Unlike arms, legs and other parts of the body that are protected by the skin, our eyes are the most unprotected and attractive place to various viruses and bacteria. They can cause inflammation of the eyes, eyelids and eyelashes, allergies and more severe eye diseases.
Causes of ocular inflammation
Despite the small size of the eyes, there are a great many diseases and reasons for their inflammation. The cause of their occurrence can be infectious and non-infectious factors:
- Injuries and contusions.
- Burns of various etiologies - thermal, chemical.
- Allergens and other irritants - smoke, household chemicals, dust and dirt.
- Viruses and bacteria - staphylococci, chlamydia, herpes and many others.
- Failure to observe visual hygiene - poor lighting, prolonged visual work, etc.
Inflammation of the eye is the most common eye problem, the solution to which must be to eliminate the causes that caused it. It can also be a symptom of another, more serious eye condition. Therefore, you should not postpone the visit to the doctor.
How does the inflammatory process begin?
Inflammation usually begins with redness of the eyes, and its intensity does not depend on the severity of the process. It occurs due to the expansion of the eye vessels. Most often this occurs due to fatigue, overexertion, debris, allergies.
Also, the cause of redness can be:
- improper wearing of contact lenses;
- an attack of glaucoma;
- medicines.
Burning and itching, unpleasant sensations can join the redness. Also, small specks of blood may appear in the scleral area. These are subconjunctival hemorrhages - they are not dangerous and go away on their own within a few days.
If visual impairment, eye pain and photophobia appear, then you must definitely go to the doctor. The eye inflammation may have been caused by infection or diseases such as glaucoma and cataracts.
Types of eye inflammation
Eye inflammations can be infectious and non-infectious. The most common ones are:
Blepharitis Inflammation of eyelash follicles caused by bacteria, helminthic invasions, etc. Factors for its development are conjunctivitis, diseases of the lacrimal canals, exposure to allergens. Blepharitis can be simple, scaly, ulcerative, or meibomian.
Symptoms of simple blepharitis: thickening of the edges of the eyelids, the formation of grayish-white scales, itching. Ulcerative: purulent crusts on the edges of the eyelids, bleeding ulcers after their removal. This can lead to eyelash loss and abnormal growth. Meibomian: thickening of the edges of the eyelids, their oiliness, the release of an oily secretion when pressed.
Treatment for blepharitis is prescribed by a doctor. In addition to medications, it is recommended to carry out general health measures: to consume a sufficient amount of vitamins, to observe personal hygiene.
Conjunctivitis. It can be bacterial, viral, allergic. Usually begins with damage to one eye. The first symptoms are redness, itching, burning and tearing.
Corneal ulcer. Most often, pathology occurs due to bacteria.
Uveitis. Inflammation of the choroid. Its causes are autoimmune diseases, toxic and infectious lesions... If the inflammation of the iris is isolated, then this usually indicates iritis.
Keratitis. It is an inflammation of the cornea. It arises under the influence of pneumococcal, gonococcal, adenovirus and other infections. And also for diseases such as tuberculosis, syphilis, etc. Symptoms: lacrimation, photophobia, deterioration of the transparency of the cornea.
Barley. Purulent, limited inflammation of the edge of the eyelid. The cause of its occurrence may be damage to the hair follicle or sebaceous gland. Symptoms: A sharply painful bulge with a yellow head filled with pus. It is impossible to open the formation, the barley will pass on its own in a few days. To speed up your recovery, you can ask your doctor to prescribe the right eye drops.
Inflammation of the retina. The main symptom: visual impairment, light hallucinations, tunnel vision. Treatment of the disease is carried out only in a hospital.
What to do with eye inflammation?
It's trite, but first you need to see a doctor. It is also recommended to adhere to the following rules:
- Leave your eyes alone: \u200b\u200bdo not rub, scratch or touch them with your hands to avoid deterioration of the condition or damage to the inflamed surface.
- To touch the eyes and carry out procedures, use only clean instruments (pipettes, pears) and materials (napkins, handkerchiefs).
- Rinse the eyes as often as possible and from time to time do an eye bath or compresses. To do this, you can use medical solutions (manganese, boric acid) or folk remedies (tea, decoctions of chamomile, calendula, etc.).
You should not blindly believe everything that is written on the Internet. Eyes and vision are not toys, and self-treatment can lead to very sad consequences.
Is it possible to protect against eye inflammation?
Yes, you can. Only for this it is necessary to follow certain rules:
- Constant adherence to the rules of personal hygiene. You can't touch your eyes with your hands unnecessarily. It is advisable to scratch them with a handkerchief or napkin, if there are none at hand, but with the outer surface of the phalanx of the bent finger.
- Visual hygiene support. We were told from school: sit upright, keep your head and back straight. Even in adulthood, these rules are relevant. You also need to monitor the lighting: it should not be too bright or dim.
- Work at the computer. Today it is one of frequent reasons inflammation of the eyes. Working at the computer, it is advisable to take breaks at least every hour, blink more often. It is also necessary to properly adjust the monitor: its light should not "cut" the eyes. Better yet, use special "computer" glasses for work.
- Exercise for the eyes. No matter how we resist, eye exercises are still necessary. It allows you to keep your eye muscles in good shape, and some exercises to relax and release tension from them.
- Additional eye protection. If there is a risk of foreign bodies getting into the eyes, then it is advisable to wear protective glasses for home or industrial work.
- Compliance with recommendations. It is necessary to carefully read the instructions for the use of contact lenses, eye preparations and strictly follow them. It is also necessary to follow the doctor's recommendations given at the time of treatment.
- Strengthening the immune system. This is also commonplace, but without vitamins anywhere.
- Right choice. It is advisable to use high quality and suitable cosmetics. Be sure to remove your makeup at night.
- Recreation. Rest is vital. It is beneficial not only for the eyes, but also for the whole organism.
- Preventive examinations. You do not need to spare 1 hour a year to visit an ophthalmologist. This can preserve vision for years to come.
Details about keratitis - one of the types of eye inflammation (video):
In principle, all these rules are simple, understandable and accessible. If they become a habit, then observing them will not take much time, but will noticeably improve the condition of the eyes. Do you agree with this? We are waiting for an answer in the comments!
Inflammation of the eye is a collective term. There is no such disease in which all structures would be inflamed at once. Most often, the inflammatory process affects any one area or membrane. The human eye has a complex structure. It is formed by the eyeball, nerve and auxiliary apparatus (eyelids, eyebrows, eyelashes). The eyeball itself consists of a nucleus and membranes.
2 Key etiological factors
Inflammation of the eye can be both infectious and non-infectious in nature. There are the following possible reasons inflammation of the eye:
- wind irritation;
- ingress of foreign objects (sand, debris);
- the presence of ticks;
- fungal diseases;
- trauma;
- getting an infection with dirty hands;
- infectious diseases (measles, syphilis, scarlet fever, gonorrhea, rheumatism, chlamydia);
- an acute lack of vitamins (scurvy);
- photophobia;
- prolonged visual stress;
- viral diseases (adenovirus infection, herpes).
Often, eye inflammation is the result of the ingress of various substances (acids, alkalis, alcohol, dust). Often, the inflammatory process develops after an insect bite. Predisposing factors include neglect of personal hygiene rules and decreased immunity. The greatest danger is the inflammation of the internal structures of the eye, since in this situation there is a risk of infection or pus spreading into the brain.
3 Lesions of the conjunctiva
Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye is very often observed as conjunctivitis. The conjunctiva is the membrane that covers the outside of the eye and the back of the eyelids. It forms tear fluid, which is necessary to maintain the moisture of the eyeball. Conjunctivitis accounts for up to 30% of all eye diseases... Inflammation of the conjunctiva is primary and secondary.
There are the following forms of pathology:
- bacterial;
- blennorrhea;
- viral;
- paratrachoma (chlamydial inflammation);
- fungal;
- traumatic;
- metastatic;
- allergic.
The most common form of bacterial inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye. Infection occurs in a domestic environment. The causative agents are Pseudomonas aeruginosa, cocci, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, Proteus. Sometimes the inflammation is caused by gonococci and treponema pallidum. In children, conjunctivitis is often combined with otitis media. Chlamydial lesions are more common in young people who are sexually active.
The symptoms of conjunctivitis depend on its etiology. Bacterial form inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye is characterized by purulent discharge of a yellow or greenish color, dry eyes and adjacent skin, pain. Redness is always observed. When acute inflammation symptoms of intoxication appear in the form of fever and weakness.
With subacute inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye, symptoms are less pronounced. Chronic conjunctivitis is manifested by eye fatigue, a feeling of a foreign object. There is slight redness on examination. With the viral etiology of conjunctivitis, lacrimation appears, fear of light, and eyelids close. Lymph nodes are often enlarged. Conjunctivitis against the background of blastomycosis is characterized by the formation of gray or yellowish films.
4 Diseases of the edge of the eyelids
Blepharitis is common among inflammatory diseases of the eyelids. The prevalence of this pathology among the population is about 30%. Most often people of advanced age (from 40 to 70 years old) are ill. If left untreated, blepharitis can cause damage to the cornea, conjunctiva, and decreased vision. Infectious blepharitis is caused by various microbes, and non-infectious blepharitis is caused by allergies or other eye diseases.
It is very common for your eyelids to become inflamed when you are allergic to food and drugs. The cause of inflammation can be demodicosis, herpes, molluscum contagiosum, dry eye syndrome. The clinical signs of blepharitis depend on the type of inflammation. Simple blepharitis is manifested by thickening of the eyelid, redness, accumulation of secretions in the corners of the eye. Redness is not very pronounced. The scaly form is distinguished by the formation of scales on the eyelid.
This pathology often develops against the background of seborrhea. The ulcerative form is severe. With it, crusts and sores are formed. Severe itching, thickening and redness of the eyelids, the presence of a sticky secret and - all these are signs of demodectic blepharitis. The presence of pustules and nodules indicates the development of rosacea blepharitis.
5 Cornea of \u200b\u200bthe eye
The anterior transparent membrane (cornea) is often inflamed. This condition is called keratitis. This disease is most often caused by an infection. Contact lens wear and allergic reactions are common causes of inflammation. Professional keratitis develops in welders. The severe consequences of purulent keratitis include the appearance of an ulcer.
6 Anterior part of the choroid
In ophthalmic practice, a condition such as iridocyclitis is often encountered. It is characterized by inflammation of the anterior part of the choroid (iris and ciliary body). The most common causes are infection (flu, streptococcal infection, tuberculosis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes), eye trauma, rheumatism, gout, allergies. Typically, this form of eye inflammation is diagnosed in young people under the age of 40.
Inflammation is acute and chronic. In most cases, only one eye is affected. An isolated lesion of the iris (iritis) is diagnosed much less frequently.
Acute iridocyclitis is manifested by pain, aggravated by pressure on the eyeball, lacrimation, photophobia, moderate decrease in visual acuity, the appearance of fog or a veil before the eyes.
With inflammation, the color of the iris can change. With iridocyclitis, pus or blood often accumulates in the anterior chamber of the eye. Inflammation of the vitreous humor and the presence of secretions can cause a decrease in visual acuity and clouding of the lens. In the acute form, inflammation and increased secretion production, the pressure inside the eye increases. Autoimmune iridocyclitis is severe. It often recurs and becomes the cause of the development of cataracts, glaucoma and atrophy of 2 pairs of cranial nerves.
7 Other possible pathologies
The group of inflammatory eye diseases includes retinitis. This is an inflammation of the retina. The latter is part of the optical system of the eye. It is on the retina that the image is formed. Most often, inflammation is caused by the penetration of microbes from the focus of infection. This is possible with tuberculosis, syphilis, flu, pyelonephritis, erysipelas.
Eye injury may be the cause. Retinitis can be recognized by the following symptoms:
- severe pain;
- loss of visual fields;
- violation of dark adaptation.
Retinitis can cause retinal detachment, hemorrhage, optic neuritis, atrophy and loss of vision. Many people are diagnosed with dacryocystitis. This is a disease in which the lacrimal sac becomes inflamed. Inflammation of other lacrimal organs (glands or tubules) is also possible. Acute dacryocystitis is manifested by eyelid edema, swelling of the skin, closing of the eyelids, and even complete closure of the palpebral fissure.
Acute inflammation is favorable. Chronic dacryocystitis is dangerous for its complications (the formation of an ulcer and inflammation of the cornea). Dacryocystitis is very often diagnosed in newborn babies. Dacryoadenitis (inflammation of the lacrimal glands) often develops. It is characterized by swelling, soreness, and swelling of the upper eyelid in one eye. With inflammation of the lacrimal tubules, there is strong lacrimation and the separation of purulent secretions.
8 Examination and treatment tactics
Patients are treated after a thorough examination. Diagnostics is based on the patient's complaints, the results of ophthalmoscopy, biomicroscopy, various tests (tubular and instillation), visometry, perimetry, diaphanoscopy, angiography. Visual acuity on both sides is necessarily determined. Only an ophthalmologist knows how to relieve eye inflammation.
You can relieve eye inflammation at home if there is no indication for hospitalization. The treatment regimen is determined by the underlying disease and the cause of its development. Retinitis treatment involves the use of antibiotics (in the form of drops and solution for injection), corticosteroids. With viral etiology, antiviral agents are prescribed.
It is necessary to treat inflammation of the eye only after consulting a doctor. Self-medication can be harmful. Additionally, with retinitis, vitamins, antispasmodics, vasodilators are prescribed. Electrophoresis gives a good effect. When conjunctivitis is detected, eye ointments are often used. They are indicated for the development of blepharitis against the background of conjunctival inflammation.
Use a gentamicin or tetracycline eye ointment. Treatment for conjunctivitis involves flushing the conjunctival cavity with medications. In severe cases, injections are given. Such patients should not be blindfolded. Albucid drops are included in the treatment regimen. With viral etiology, drops of Oftan-Idu, Acyclovir and Interferon are prescribed.
For chlamydial inflammation of the eye, tetracyclines (Doxycycline) are prescribed. Not everyone knows how to treat eye inflammation like iridocyclitis. In this situation, antiseptics (Okomistin, Albucid), antibacterial agents (Oftaquix, Tobrex) are shown, antiviral drugs... In severe cases, detoxification therapy is required. Additionally, antihistamines and vitamins are prescribed. Physiotherapy is often done.
Acute dacryocystitis requires hospitalization. Antimicrobial drops, antiseptic solutions, systemic antibiotics are used. The use of ointments is possible. To improve the outflow of tear fluid, a dacryocystorhinostomy is performed. For this type of eye inflammation, treatment may include opening the abscess. Thus, inflammatory diseases of the eye are very common among people of any age group.
The inflammatory process of the eyes is the onset of the disease, which can still be prevented if you pay attention to suspicious changes in your appearance in time. Some patients, especially women, try to mask such a defect with a layer of decorative cosmetics, but it is important to know that such actions are strictly prohibited, otherwise they will only aggravate the course of the pathological process.
A completely reasonable question arises, if the eye is inflamed, what to do for a speedy recovery? Firstly, it is very important to exclude the application of any cosmetics, do not rub the affected area and do not try to eliminate the problem with superficial self-medication.
Important! The eyes are a very important organ, without which a person cannot exist normally, therefore it is urgent to prevent inflammation.
If the eyelids are inflamed, the ophthalmologist will tell you what to do. However, you need to show yourself the first medical assistance at home. To do this, thoroughly rinse the eye with cool water, which will help temporarily remove the inflammation. This time is quite enough to consider the conjunctival sac in order to determine the root cause of the pathology. For such a home examination, you can only use sterile cotton wool, napkin or handkerchief. 
You can try to rinse painful eyes with tea leaves or chamomile tea. Such sedative procedures also demonstrate a temporary effect, but at the same time, they are capable of eliminating the physiological reasons for the proceeding in the shortest possible time. inflammatory process and alarming symptoms, respectively. They also allow you to examine the sore spot in detail and determine that this is an inflammation of the lacrimal canal, eyelid, cornea, or simply a consequence of mechanical action, a burn.
If not found foreign body or progressive, for example, you can try to eliminate inflammation with ophthalmic drops. It can be the most harmless Vizin or, rather, moisturize and nourish the dry cornea. In those clinical pictures, when the cause of inflammation is either the "programmers' disease", then such a procedure is quite enough to alleviate the condition, eliminate pain and obvious signs of inflammation. 
When home treatment does not provide a lasting effect, it is necessary to seek qualified specialist advice, which, as you know, begins with a visual examination and detailed diagnosis. Prescribed therapy is most often conservative, especially if problems are identified in a timely manner.
Conservative treatment of inflammation
Not all patients rush to see an ophthalmologist if the eye is severely inflamed. What to do in such a situation? Of course, do not joke with vision, which in the absence of treatment can be completely lost. A visit to the doctor in the absence of improvement after home treatment should be followed immediately.
If this is conjunctivitis in one of the forms, then antibiotics, mainly local effects, become the main treatment. They are produced in the form of drops, and are buried in the conjunctival sac in the amount of 1 - 2 drops. Daily doses and course of treatment are negotiated individually. Floxal, Tobrex, Tsipromed and others became prominent representatives of this pharmacological group. 
If the inflammation was preceded by keratitis, then in such a clinical picture, the treatment is complex, and includes not only the use of antibiotic drugs, but also antifungal, antiviral drugs, multivitamins.
Important! Only a qualified specialist can determine the true cause of inflammation. It is forbidden to start self-medication with medications without a diagnosis.
The conclusion is quite obvious: eye inflammation is a purely individual problem that needs to be solved by experienced ophthalmologists after a visual examination and detailed diagnosis. Home treatment can only be used as an adjunct.
Inflammation of the eyes is a kind of protective reaction of the body to the action of a negative effect on the eye of any type. It can occur in both adults and children. Let us consider in more detail the causes of inflammation of the lining of the eye and the best ways to treat this ailment.
Inflammation of the lining of the eye: causes
All the main reasons due to which inflammation in the eye can occur are divided into four main groups:
1. Infectious factors.
2. Reasons associated with injury to the eye or its individual parts.
3. Influence of various irritants and aggressive factors on the eye.
4. Allergic influence.
Most often, inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye is provoked by such diseases:
1. Blepharitis. It is accompanied by severe inflammation of the eyelids. It is provoked by pathogenic bacteria, fungi, some allergens and even mites. With blepharitis, a person suffers from rapid eye fatigue, soreness, impaired eyelash growth and severe itching.
Studies show that blepharitis occurs at least once in a lifetime in almost 20% of all people.
2. Conjunctivitis is one of the most common causes of inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses or allergens.
Conjunctivitis is characterized by severe redness of the eyes, tearing, swelling of the eyelids and redness. These symptoms usually intensify after eye strain (reading).
It is important to know, that almost all conjunctivitis (except for allergic types) are contagious, therefore, they require isolation of the patient and his immediate treatment.
Also, this disease can have two forms: acute and chronic. The acute form develops with a bacterial or viral effect. Chronic - with a decrease in immunity and a weakening of the body's forces.
3. Keratitis is a disease in which a person develops inflammation in the cornea. It appears as a result of viruses or bacteria entering the eye.
In addition to the usual symptoms of inflammation, keratitis can cause visual impairment, sensitization and opacity of the cornea.
There are three types of keratitis:
Fungal keratitis develops when pathogenic bacteria enter the eye if the rules for storing and wearing lenses are not followed;
Viral keratitis usually occurs due to manifestations of herpes;
Oknocercous keratitis develops as a reaction to an allergen.
4. Irit... It causes inflammation in the choroid of the eyes.
5. Corneal ulcer is a rather severe pathology that causes severe inflammation in the eyeball. The ulcer can be infectious or not. Symptoms include blurred vision, eye pain and swelling of the eyelids.
6. Barley quite often become a source of eye inflammation. It manifests itself as a red boil that can fester.
7. Meibomite - This is a rare disease in which the patient develops an internal barley located in the cavity of the cartilaginous plates of the inner eyelid.
8. Erysipelas is a disease that can affect different parts of the human body, including the mucous membrane of the eyes. It develops due to the effects of streptococcus subgroup A.
9. Abscess of the eyelids characterized by their inflammation, which occurs due to the entry of bacteria into the tissues of the eyes. In this case, the person will have a fever, pus accumulates in the eye and the eyelids swell.
10. Phlegmon. It is accompanied by suppuration of the eye cavity. Also, phlegmon is characterized by a rapid course with acute symptoms ( elevated temperature, migraine, eye pain, etc.).
11. Furuncle is a small purulent node that is located in the inner part of the eyelid. It causes inflammation of the eye, which is usually accompanied by aching cramps and pain in the head, as well as high blood pressure.
Separately, it should be said about a disease such as a creeping corneal ulcer. This pathology takes quite a long time and is accompanied by a mass of unpleasant symptoms (photophobia, lacrimation, pain in the eyes). It is caused by chronic diseases of the cornea, which have developed due to the influence of streptococci.
Treatment this disease should be carried out in a hospital under close medical supervision.
Methods for treating inflammation of the iris of the eye
Treatment of eye inflammation should be selected for each person individually, depending on what kind of disease caused the ailment.
There are such basic principles and objectives of treating eye inflammation:
1. Drug therapy, which is aimed at eliminating inflammation.
2. Washing the eyes.
3. Treatment with folk methods.
Drug therapy provides for the use of such drugs and eye drops:
1. With pathologies such as barley, boil or abscess, the patient is prescribed antibacterial drugsthat will suppress the activity of bacteria. Best of all, the drugs Ampicillin and Oxacillin will help with this.
Biseptol can also be prescribed in the form of a solution for local administration.
In addition, antibiotics can be applied superficially as ointments. For this, the patient is prescribed Furacillin or Gentacimin ointments.
2. If the disease was caused by fungi, then antifungal drugs are prescribed. If the disease was provoked by a virus, then antiviral.
3. When severe pain the patient is prescribed pain relievers (No-shpa, Paracetamol).
4. In case of redness of the eyes, anti-inflammatory drugs may be prescribed.
5. When high temperature the patient is prescribed antipyretic drugs. Hormonal drugs (Prednisolone) are also sometimes prescribed.
An important role in treatment eye drops play. They have a beneficial effect on the mucous membranes of the eyes. Such drops can be different in therapeutic effect and exposure, so they can only be used after a doctor's prescription.
The most commonly used types of eye drops are:
1. Levomycetin is actively used to suppress infection, pain and inflammation.
2. In case of severe redness of the eye, adults are prescribed Dexamethasone.
3. When bacteria get into the eyes, children are prescribed Florax, Levomycetin or Torbex. To treat babies, you can use this medicine like Highkrom.
4. Oftolik drops are used to moisturize the mucous membrane.
Eye wash has the following features:
1. Various solutions and herbs can be used to wash the eyes.which have an antibacterial effect. One of the most effective drugs this group is a solution of furacilin. You can even prepare it yourself: for this you need to add two furacilin tablets to 200 ml of boiled water.
Such a solution will help eliminate conjunctivitis, blepharitis and other bacterial eye diseases. It will be even more effective when used together with traditional drug therapy.
In addition, the furacilin solution is allowed to be used for chemical damage to the eyes (burns).
2. Always use clean cotton pads when washing eyes. They should be moistened in solution and applied to the sore eye. It is also important to use a separate disc for each eye to avoid spreading the infection further.
Alternative treatment of eye inflammation involves the use of such techniques:
1. Washing sore eyes with warm infusion of chamomile flowers. To do this, pour a tablespoon of chamomile with a glass of boiling water and insist for an hour. Next, you should blot a cotton pad in the resulting liquid and apply it to the eye. Repeat the procedure twice a day.
Such a remedy will get rid of germs, inflammation and help reduce pain.
2. Washing the eyes with warm black tea is very effective. It has a pronounced antiseptic effect.
3. Aloe compress is also considered quite popular. To do this, the leaves of such a plant must be crushed and filled with 250 ml of boiling water. Insist for two hours and rinse the eyes with a ready-made product three times a day.
Also, using a similar technique, you can use a rose broth or a tincture of yarrow.
Before using recipes traditional medicine you must definitely consult your doctor. They do not need to be treated on their own, since sometimes they can cause negative consequences.
Inflammation of the iris: treatment and prevention
To prevent the development of eye inflammation, the following recommendations of an ophthalmologist should be followed:
1. Do not rub your eyes with dirty hands.
3. If your work is connected with the constant need to read or work at the monitor, then at least every hour you need to take a five-minute break and exercise for the eyes. This will reduce the risk of redness and eye pain.
4. Observe eye hygiene.
5. Choose the right glasses and lenses.
6. It is important to store the lenses properly so that they do not grow in pathogenic bacteria.
7. Do not swim in untreated ponds, as the water from them can be dangerous for the eyes.
8. At the first signs of inflammation, it is necessary to consult a doctor, especially if this happened in a child, since eye diseases rapidly progress and become chronic.
9. When working in factories or other enterprises with possible aggressive effects of chemicals on the eyes, wear protective glasses.
10. It is not necessary to bury the eyes with medical drops as a preventive measure, as this can lead to the development of dryness or inflammation of the eye.