In the article, we consider the causes and treatment of burning in the eyes.
Vision is an important aspect of human life. However, the eyes are a rather sensitive organ, and it is almost impossible to restore lost vision. If you experience any discomfort, burning in the eyes or lacrimation, you should consult a specialist for advice. Lack of attention to vision can cause serious complications.
Causes of burning
Burning in the eyes causes severe discomfort, and also spoils the appearance, as it leads to redness, fatigue and inflammation of the eyelids. If a similar symptom occurs, appropriate measures must be taken to find out the cause of the discomfort and eliminate it.
There are a number of common causes of burning in the eyes, among them:
1. Injury to the eye. This can happen if a small sharp object falls into, hit or gets into the eye.
2. Disease of the eye of infectious origin. The origin of such pathologies may be different. Fungi, viruses, pathogens, etc. can provoke the disease. In addition, diseases such as acute respiratory viral infections, influenza, conjunctivitis, etc., can also cause burning eyes.
3. Eye fatigue, strain.
4. Increased intraocular pressure, provoked, for example, by an ophthalmic or neuralgic disease.
5. Increased tear and burning sensation may occur against the background of an allergic reaction.
6. Burns of various origins. It can be thermal or chemical burns.
7. Pathology of the endocrine system.
8. Tobacco smoke.
9. Ophthalmic pathologies such as glaucoma, cataracts, conjunctivitis, etc.
10. Exposure to air conditioning.
11. Reduction of fluid produced by the lacrimal glands. A similar phenomenon is called dry eye syndrome.
12. Incorrectly selected contact lenses or violation of hygiene rules for their use.
Symptoms
Burning in the eyes is a sign of many diseases, which are often accompanied by other symptoms, such as peeling and redness of the eyelids, itching, feeling of sand in the eyes, etc. In some cases, there may be swelling and increased lacrimation, as well as photophobia.
Burning and sore eyes
Discomfort and redness of the eyes in combination with burning and cutting do not always indicate a mote that has got into the eye, or the result of prolonged sitting in front of a computer screen. In some situations, such symptoms may indicate the development of an inflammatory process, for example, conjunctivitis. Such signs are also characteristic of blepharitis and lesions of the mucous membrane of fungal origin. Burning and pain in the eyes can occur in a dusty or smoky room with a low level of humidity. Quite often, people who wear contact lenses suffer from these symptoms.
Redness and burning
Why is there a burning sensation in the eyes?
Most often, a disease such as blepharitis leads to redness of the eye. An infection provokes this inflammatory disease, which negatively affects follicles located in the moistened region of the eyelids. However, redness and burning are not the only symptoms of blepharitis. In addition to them, the disease is accompanied by severe itching and the formation of a dry crust covering the eyelid. These signs indicate that a person needs to consult a specialist. Self-medication can cause irreparable harm to the eyes and eyesight. What else can cause a burning sensation in the eyes?
Dryness and burning
When a person is forced to spend a lot of time in front of a computer screen or his work requires constant increased concentration of attention, his eyes are in a state of tension, which ultimately leads to the development of dry eye syndrome. While working at the computer, the eyes do not blink as often as necessary, which becomes a prerequisite for drying out the mucosa and burning sensation. As such, specific treatment in this case does not exist. It is necessary to use special moisturizing drops if necessary and carry out procedures to relax the muscles of the eyes.
Treatment of this pathology
Many perceive a burning sensation in the eyes as something insignificant that does not require special attention. Some begin to self-medicate, digging in their eyes and taking pills. However, this is not the best solution, because quite a few diseases can be accompanied by burning, and before starting treatment, you need to know exactly what pathology in this case takes place. Incorrect treatment of burning in the eyes can lead to serious complications. When contacting an ophthalmologist, the necessary examination will be carried out, the diagnosis will be clarified and the correct therapy will be prescribed.
If the discomfort in the eyes is associated with an infectious disease, virus or harmful microorganisms, then drugs are prescribed whose action is aimed at eliminating the cause of unpleasant sensations. The most commonly prescribed drugs are:
1. Ophthalmic ointment based on tetracycline. It is prescribed for the treatment of burns of the ocular cornea, injuries, conjunctivitis and other pathologies that are provoked by pathogenic microflora. Ointment in a small amount is squeezed out of the tube and laid under the eyelid. The procedure should be repeated up to five times a day. The duration of treatment is prescribed depending on the nature of the disease. The ointment should be applied very carefully so as not to damage the mucous membrane with the tip of the tube. After use, the tip must be wiped to prevent dirt from entering the eye the next time you use it. The drug has virtually no restrictions on use and does not cause unwanted reactions.
2. "Levomycetin." It is a drug from the category of broad-spectrum antibiotics. The dosage regimen is selected individually depending on the disease and its course. If the patient has nausea, then the drug should be taken one hour after a meal.
In the treatment of burning and various ophthalmic diseases, special drops are quite widely used. There are quite a lot of them in pharmacies. Consider the most common of them.
Ophthalmoferon
This is a drug that raises local immunity, which helps in the fight against pathogenic bacteria that provoke a burning sensation in the eyes. The drug is instilled directly into the conjunctival sac. It is prescribed for both adult patients and children. Dosages for each disease differ:
1. Dry eye syndrome will require instillation of 1-2 drops in each eye twice a day. The duration of treatment is up to one month.
2. Viral disease involves instillation of 1-2 drops in each eye up to eight times a day. With a decrease in the severity of symptoms, the dosage gradually decreases until complete recovery.
3. For the purpose of prevention, the drug is also instilled up to 6-8 times a day, however, the duration of the course is 10 days.
The drug is contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation. Also, it can not be used in patients who have hypersensitivity to the components of the drops.
Tsipromed
Drops are introduced into the conjunctival sacs of 1-2 pcs. The duration of therapy, as well as the number of instillations per day, depends on the disease and its course.
1. Uveitis, blepharitis and bacterial conjunctivitis - the drug is instilled up to eight times a day. The duration of treatment is up to two weeks.
2. Infectious diseases - one drop every two hours up to 12 times a day. The peak of efficiency is achieved after a period of two weeks to a month.
3. Eye injury - one drop up to eight times a day for 1-2 weeks.
4. For the purpose of prevention, the drug is used to prevent inflammation after surgery. Buried up to six times a day. Duration of use can be up to one month.
"Emoksipin"
The drug helps to improve microcirculation of the eye vessels. It makes it possible to accelerate the process of resorption of hemorrhages, which occurred for various reasons.
The drug is instilled subconjunctivally, that is, under the mucous membrane of the eye. It is necessary to apply drops up to three times a day. The duration of use of the drug is from 3 days to one month. If necessary, the doctor may extend the course of treatment.
Eye drops "Emoksipin" are contraindicated during pregnancy and in case of hypersensitivity to the drug. You can not combine these drops with other eye preparations. Before burying the drug, it is necessary to remove contact lenses. You can use them 20 minutes after the use of the drug.
Drops for the treatment of burning in the eyes should be selected only by a doctor.
Thiotriazolinum
The drug is most often prescribed to patients who experience a burning sensation in the eyes for the following reasons:
1. Injury to the eye.
2. The burn.
3. Conjunctivitis of viral origin.
4. Dry eye syndrome.
The dosage and duration of use of "Thiotriazolin" is determined by the attending physician. The standard treatment regimen is two drops up to four times a day. In case of dry eye syndrome, two drops should be instilled every two hours throughout the entire period of work at the computer.
The drug has no side effects, and the restriction for its use is imposed on those patients in whom hypersensitivity to the components of the drops was found.
Conclusion
Thus, burning eyes and other symptoms require a specialist, as they may indicate a serious ophthalmic disease. Most eye pathologies are easily treatable at the initial stage of their development, therefore, it is not worth delaying going to the doctor in this case.