There are many reasons for eye redness. First of all, these are various infectious diseases, irritation of the mucous membrane as a result of aggressive environmental influences, allergic reactions, foreign body ingestion. Noticeable redness of the sclera is also formed as a result of injuries, excessive physical exertion or severe coughing, violation of the rules when wearing contact lenses.
The effect of redness occurs due to the expansion of the superficial blood vessels and can be eliminated quickly enough. The most popular eye drops for redness are Vizin. The drug provides an instant effect that lasts up to eight hours. However, using it for more than four consecutive days is undesirable. Indications for use: catarrhal conjunctivitis, mucosal irritation and allergic eye diseases.
In some cases, "Vizin" can be used as drops for the eyes from redness caused by external irritants and fatigue. The cost of the drug in the pharmacy network is from 200 rubles.
If the redness of the sclera is caused by being in a smoky room, a foreign body, long work at the computer, lack of sleep, it is necessary to eliminate the causes of irritation and give the eyes a good rest. It’s good to use a cooling gel mask for this purpose.
If staying behind the monitor is your main job, try to take breaks at least every two hours. Just sit for a few minutes with your eyes closed, blink. The "Artificial Tear" moisturizing the cornea will help to cope with discomfort. The price of this drug does not exceed 230 rubles.
The cause of redness may be an elementary allergy to cosmetic preparations (creams, mascara, eye shadow). Often in such cases, redness is accompanied by itching and discharge. If there is a suspicion of an allergy, it is better not to use any cosmetics for some time. And do not rush to use eye drops for redness and itching. In this case, rinsing with a decoction of chamomile or cornflower, compresses from green tea are quite effective.
To get rid of the redness of the eyes accompanying infectious diseases is much more difficult. Home remedies in this case can not do, and consultation with an ophthalmologist will not be superfluous. Here are the characteristics of the most popular drugs and their cost in Russian pharmacies.
Ophthalmoferon redness eye drops are indicated for allergic and adenoviral conjunctivitis, dry eye syndrome, uveitis and herpetic keratouveitis. Contraindications to the use of "Ophthalmoferon" - intraocular pressure, glaucoma, hypersensitivity. Side effects - burning sensation in the eyes, reactive hyperemia (increased blood flow after its temporary restriction). OTC eye drops from redness "Ophthalmoferon" are available in Russia. The average price depending on the region is from 220 to 300 rubles.
Another drug produced by the domestic manufacturer Sulfacil Sodium is eye drops for redness of the sclera and eyelids caused by bacterial infections. Due to its high efficiency and low price (a 10 ml bottle costs about 20 rubles), drops are very popular. Sulfacil does not relieve redness, as does Vizin, but eliminates the cause of its appearance. Despite the fact that the drug is sold in pharmacies without a prescription, it is better to use it after consulting a doctor. Before starting treatment, it is necessary to find out exactly which microorganisms were the cause of the disease. In the event that during the use of the drug there is a burning sensation, and redness intensifies, it is recommended to reduce the concentration.
A similar effect has another Russian drug "Albucid." It is also very inexpensive, about 20-30 rubles.
Those who prefer imported drugs should pay attention to eye drops from fatigue and redness made in Japan. Vitaminized drops "Sante FX Neo" and their analogues improve vision, eliminate redness, regulate intraocular pressure. The price of drugs starts from 1500 rubles.