Eye drops for inflammation and redness: a review of drugs and tips for choosing

To eliminate inflammatory processes in the eyes, doctors prescribe drops with non-steroidal, steroidal and combined constituent elements. Such drugs are of several types. In the article we will consider the most popular of them.

Steroid

Steroid medications are used to treat inflammatory processes that are caused by infectious pathogens. They are also used to eliminate autoimmune diseases. However, such drugs are not able to eliminate the bacterial cause of inflammation, but only relieve symptoms.

Non-steroidal

Anti-infective, or non-steroidal eye drops for inflammation and redness. Such medications are used similarly to steroid, but in simpler situations. They can be used in combination with antihistamines or antiviral medications. Despite the low probability of side effects, drops from this category can not be used without the appointment of a specialist.

Combined

Combined eye drops combine the action of an antibiotic component and an anti-inflammatory element. Thanks to this combination, they can simultaneously eliminate the cause and effect of the pathological process. The most widely used are such drugs in the treatment of fungal and bacterial eye diseases, in which redness and inflammation are observed.

Antihistamines

Also, acute inflammation can occur against the background of allergic reactions. With the release of histamine, changes in the mucous membrane begin to occur. This reduces its protective function, and as a result, the eyes become an easy victim of a bacterial irritant or viral infection. For the treatment of inflammatory processes of allergic origin, specialized drops are used that block the release of histamine. The bulk of such medicines is characterized by a high rate of therapeutic effect and the duration of the positive effect.

Medication Tips

In order to choose exactly those eye drops from inflammation and redness that will be suitable for the treatment of a particular disease, experts advise to undergo diagnostic procedures and identify the cause of the disease. It is not recommended to use the drugs on their own, since they are very different and, for example, in the treatment of redness and inflammation provoked by a fungal infection, antiviral and antibacterial drugs will not work. Therefore, it is extremely important to know which infectious agent caused such unpleasant symptoms, and only after that proceed to therapeutic procedures.

Antibiotics for the eyes

The most common and often prescribed eye drops for inflammation and redness are antibacterial drops:

1. "Albucid" is a medication that is a solution of sodium sulfacyl. Such drops are used to treat bacterial forms of conjunctivitis, pathologies of the eyelids and some varieties of fungal diseases. According to the instructions for use for eye drops "Albucid", the additional effect of this tool is to quickly eliminate inflammatory processes, in some cases, the drug can be prescribed for the prevention of eye diseases. Together with this antibiotic, it is recommended to use Levomycetin, which will significantly accelerate the course of recovery processes. The medicine is most effective against gonococci, E. coli, staphylococci, streptococci and chlamydia. Instructions for use with Albucid eye drops confirms this.
   
2. “Vitabact” - drops, in the composition of which there is piloskidin - a substance that can block the multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms that provoke inflammatory processes. Such a medicine is used to treat trachoma, conjunctivitis, keratitis. It is not prescribed for children under 8 years old, because it has a fairly wide list of contraindications.
3. "L-Optic" - eye drops, the main element of which is levofloxacin hemihydrate - an antimicrobial substance. It has an extremely wide range of applications, for example, in ophthalmology it is used to treat bacterial inflammation, redness, blepharitis, and dry eye syndrome. This medication can be prescribed for children from 1 year old and women during pregnancy. What else is on the list of antibacterial eye drops?
4. "Ciprolet" - antibacterial eye drops containing ciprofloxacin hydrochloride. They are prescribed for the treatment of various bacterial ocular pathologies (including ulcers), acute inflammatory processes, as well as to accelerate the process of tissue regeneration. The drug is contraindicated in pregnant women.
5. "Uniflox" - eye drops, of which ofloxacin is present. Thanks to this substance, the medication is an antibiotic of the last generation and is prescribed for the treatment of ulcers, keratitis, inflammation caused by a variety of pathogenic organisms.
6. "Tobrex" is an excellent remedy for redness and inflammation of the eyes. These drops almost instantly eliminate itching and redness due to the tobramycin that is part of it, and also accelerate the restoration of the mucous membrane. The medication is approved for use from the age of 3 years.
7. "Chloramphenicol" - drops that are an analogue of the well-known drug "Levomycin." This medication quickly copes with redness of the mucosa, bacterial effects and swelling, helps moisturize the cornea.

The above medicines can be prescribed only by an ophthalmologist who performed a diagnostic examination on the patient and took the necessary laboratory tests.

Antiviral eye drops

If bacterial action is not noticed with redness of the eyes, then antiviral drops are prescribed for inflammation and other unpleasant phenomena.

These medicines include:

1. "Akyular" - a tool based on ketorolac, which has a powerful anti-inflammatory property. The active element quickly eliminates puffiness and redness. It is forbidden to use for pregnant patients.
2. "Diklo F" - eye drops based on diclofenac. This medicine is characterized by an analgesic effect and is used to eliminate the inflammatory process that arose as a result of mechanical damage to the mucous membrane or cornea. It is safe to use to treat children, the drug has practically no side effects.
3. Nevanak is one of the best postoperative drugs. In ophthalmology, this tool is used to eliminate swelling and pain after surgery or invasive removal of the stimulus. Helps to eliminate fatigue, accelerate regenerative processes, normalize lacrimation.
4. Oftan Dexamethasone is an ophthalmic drug with a wide area of ​​action. The active substance is dexamethasone, which is characterized by a strong anti-inflammatory and antihistamine property. Drops have a high speed of exposure, relieve redness, itching, swelling.
   

We continue to review drops for the eyes from inflammation and redness.

Allergy Remedies

When allergic reactions occur, itching in the eyes, redness, swelling, severe lacrimation. To get rid of these and other negative symptoms, doctors often recommend the use of specialized drops against allergies and inflammation. These drugs include:

1. "Opatanol" is a medical product that is a solution of olopatadine. This substance is considered one of the strongest antihistamines. The medication is characterized by the duration of the effect and high efficiency. Suitable for long term use. It is prescribed at the age of 3 years.
2. "Allergodil" - drops for eyes based on azelastine. It is considered a medication of "urgent" exposure. Redness, swelling, hyperthermia of the eyelids, and a feeling of a "dry" eye are quickly removed. It can be used for a long time, but exclusively under the supervision of a doctor.
3. “Ketotifen” - this chemical compound strengthens the mucous membrane, normalizes the tear viscosity, favorably affects the regeneration of damaged eye tissue. The medicine blocks mast cells and reduces the visible signs of allergic reactions.
4. "Vizin Alegerji" is a means for the eyes with a unique composition that allows you to get rid of inflammatory manifestations, redness and at the same time restore lacrimation. Such a medication is not allowed for use during pregnancy, for children under 12 years old and when wearing lenses.

You can choose inexpensive eye drops from redness and inflammation in any pharmacy.

Universal drops

Not always any eye disease is the cause of redness of the mucous membranes of the eye and the development of inflammation. With prolonged work at the computer, with mechanical stress and other irritants, the following types of drops are used:

1. "Vizin" - a tool that narrows the vessels of the eye, due to which the redness of the protein is significantly reduced. It has a decongestant effect, but is not recommended for use for a long time.
2. “Okumetil” is a combined drug that has a vasoconstrictor and anti-allergenic effect, helps reduce swelling and get rid of eye fatigue. The active element is zinc sulfate.
3. “Polinadim” is a medical product, the solution of which is the most effective combination of naphthyzine and diphenhydramine. This combination has simultaneously calming and cooling effects, due to which after application fatigue disappears, the mucous membrane is moisturized.
4. "Alomid" - drops for the eyes from inflammation and redness based on the substance lodoxamide. This pharmacological agent helps to block the release of histamine, relieves the manifestations of the inflammatory process. It is prescribed to restore damaged tissue, moisturize the eyelids.

Before using any means, you must read the instructions. Otherwise, it is possible that some side effects may develop or the patient's condition worsens.

Eye drops that relieve inflammation and redness are needed not only by adults.

Baby drops

In the treatment of eye redness and inflammation in children, the following medications are used:

• Ophthalmoferon;
• Phloxal
• "Albucid";
• "Octilia";
• "Okumet";
• Lecrolin;
• "Opatanol."

The above funds help to cope with the bacterial causes of eye irritation in children, with viral and allergic diseases. However, it is very dangerous to use them yourself, without clarifying the factors that provoked the pathological process. To receive recommendations and the correct appointment of children's eye drops from redness and inflammation, you must necessarily show the child to an ophthalmologist.

How to use eye drops?

Before starting the instillation procedure, wash your hands thoroughly. After this, it is recommended to rinse the affected eye with a solution of “Chlorhexidine”, which will remove the pathogens and effectively clean the outer surface of the mucous membrane of the eye. Then it is necessary to slowly and accurately pull the lower eyelid, instill the amount of the medicine prescribed by the specialist in the eye bag. Excess medication should be removed with a sterile swab.

Probable discomfort

Some time after the procedure, unpleasant sensations may occur: excessive tearing, blurred vision, slight burning. If these symptoms do not disappear within 15 minutes, then this indicates that the specific medication is not suitable for the patient, and it is recommended to consult a doctor for the selection of another drug.

We examined the main types of eye drops from inflammation.