About 10% of all eye diseases occur on the eyelids. They protect the eyeball, so they are the first to undergo various effects. One of the most effective drugs in this case is eye ointment for inflammation of the eyelids. There are many different types of such drugs, they have different composition and features of action. In order for the treatment to be effective, you need to know why the inflammation occurred. Therefore, the drug should be prescribed by a doctor, as the wrong choice of ointment can lead to complications and loss of vision.
What are the inflammatory diseases of the eyelids?
If dust, infection, or foreign matter enters the eye, inflammation of the eyelids may develop. Such diseases usually affect both the upper and lower eyelids. With inflammation, edema develops, itching is felt, the skin becomes smooth and red. In some cases, lacrimation appears, purulent discharge from the eyes. The disease can be accompanied by fever and general intoxication. But usually inflammation affects only the eyelids. It occurs under the influence of viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi, after traumatic injury, with allergies or diseases of the sinuses.
There are many inflammatory diseases of the eyelids. The most common of these are:
- an abscess is an abscess that occurs after trauma to the eyelid, usually caused by a staph infection;
- barley - purulent inflammatory process of the eyelash hair sac;
- herpes - a viral disease, very contagious, can spread when the rashes are damaged;
- blepharitis - characterized by lacrimation, burning, the appearance of secretions;
- demodicosis is caused by a parasite living in the upper layer of the epidermis;
- conjunctivitis - may be of a viral or bacterial nature;
- allergic inflammation - usually accompanied by lacrimation, itching, swelling.
What are eye ointments
Inflammation of the eyelids is quite difficult to treat. It is important to observe the rules of hygiene and apply only those drugs that are prescribed by a doctor. Most often, some kind of eye ointment for inflammation of the eyelids is used. Unlike drops, it is not washed off by a tear and for a long time is in the affected place, exerting its therapeutic effect. There are a lot of eye ointments, but you need to choose one so that it affects the cause of the disease. If you remove only the symptoms without eliminating the factors that caused the inflammation, it will develop, leading to complications.
If a person needs an eye ointment from inflammation of the eyelids, which one is better to choose, only a doctor can advise. After all, each drug has its own characteristics of action. There are several groups of ointments, depending on the cause of the inflammation:
- antibacterial - "Erythromycin", "Tetracyclinic";
- antiviral - “Oxolinic”, “Zovirax”, “Acyclovir”;
- anti-inflammatory - Actovegin, Hydrocortisone;
- antiparasitic - "Demazol", "Demalan";
- complex effect - "Blefarogel".
Features of the use of these drugs
Any eye ointment for inflammation of the eyelids contains substances that relieve redness, swelling and itching. But the main rule that should be followed during treatment is to use such drugs only as prescribed by the doctor after the examination. In addition, the use of eye ointments has several more features:
- all manipulations must be performed in compliance with sterility requirements;
- you need to store such drugs in the refrigerator, and do not use them after the expiration date;
- if the doctor has prescribed several drugs, you can not use them at the same time, first use drops, and after 5-10 minutes, ointment;
- you can not apply the ointment with your hands, there are special glass sticks;
- such funds are used 2-3 times a day, and the duration of treatment is determined by the doctor depending on the type of drug and the severity of the disease;
- if the patient wears contact lenses, it is necessary to remove them before applying the ointment, and you can insert them only not earlier than after 15 minutes.
For treatment to be effective, you need to know how to apply eye ointment for inflammation of the eyelids. It is best to use help for this, since during the manipulation you need to pull the lower eyelid down and look up. Then, under the lower eyelid, the necessary amount of ointment is laid. It is best to do this with a special glass rod. If the ointment is squeezed directly from the tube, it is very important not to touch it with the edge of the eyelids, eyelashes and cornea. After the distribution of the ointment, you need to close your eye, pat the excess product with a cotton pad and sit with your eyes closed for about 5 minutes.
Eye ointment for inflammation of the eyelids with allergies
Most often, the inflammatory process develops due to exposure to various allergens. Moreover, only the eyes can be affected, or the pathology is accompanied by a runny nose, sneezing, Quincke's edema, urticaria. An allergic reaction mainly occurs on plant pollen, animal hair and household dust. But it can be after eating food, drugs, using cosmetics or household chemicals. Eye contact with toxins and toxic fumes can also cause inflammation, swelling and itching.
For the treatment of allergic inflammatory eye diseases, hormonal and non-hormonal ointments are used. Drugs containing corticosteroids are more effective, relieve itching and swelling almost immediately. But they have many contraindications and can cause side effects. Therefore, they can be used only as directed by a doctor and not more than 10 days. Hydrocortisone eye ointment for inflammation of the eyelids is very common. A feature of the action of this drug is that it quickly removes the symptoms of inflammation caused by an allergic reaction. The hormone hydrocortisone stimulates the synthesis of antihistamines and promotes the outflow of fluid from tissues.
Of non-hormonal ointments, Actovegin is considered the most effective. It eliminates itching, relieves swelling and inflammation, although not quickly, but reliably.
Antibacterial ointments
In second place in frequency among diseases of the eyelids are bacterial inflammation. If you do not follow hygiene rules, use dirty wash water, dirty towels, or touch your eyes with your hands, you can get an infection. In this case, inflammation usually develops in one eye, but can affect both eyes, as well as the nasal mucosa. Under the influence of bacterial infection, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, barley or abscess develops. To treat such diseases, you need to use antibacterial ointments.
- "Tetracycline" contains a long-used broad-spectrum antibiotic.
- “Ebetal” contains, in addition to tetracycline and chloramphenicol, the steroid hormone substance betamethasone, therefore it is a very powerful drug used as directed by a doctor.
- Effective ointment "Neladex." In addition to the powerful antibiotic neomycin, it contains the hormone dexamethasone. This drug helps even in the most severe cases.
- "Phloxal" is an ointment based on an antibiotic from the group of fluoroquinolones. This eye ointment effectively treats barley inflammation of the eyelids, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, and is used after injuries and surgical interventions.
Antiviral ointments
With various viral diseases, the eyes are often affected. This happens when immunity is reduced or personal hygiene is not observed, for example, if you wipe your eyes with the same scarf that was used for the nose. At the same time, severe edema, lacrimation, itching are observed, sometimes bubbles can jump on the edges of the eyelids. There are several different ointments with antiviral properties. But they need to be used only when it is precisely known that inflammation is of a viral nature.
- "Oxolinic" is a long-used and well-established remedy. Helps with herpes viruses, influenza, retrovirus. There is this ointment in different concentrations, so when buying, you need to clarify that the ointment is for the eyes.
- "Acyclovir" is known to many as an effective remedy for herpes. There is also an ointment based on the same component - Virolex.
- Zirgan is a new antiviral drug. Helps against herpes virus, Epstein-Barr, cytomegalovirus.
- Bonaphton is a drug based on bromonaphthoquinone. Effectively destroys adenoviruses, herpes.
Ointments against demodicosis
This parasitic disease affects the skin of the face, leading to itching, rash and redness. But without timely treatment or with non-compliance with hygiene rules, the parasite can spread and settle in the skin of the eyelids. This disease is serious, can cause complications from the organ of vision. Therefore, treatment should be timely and correct. A feature of the use of eye ointments for demodicosis is that before applying it, it is necessary to treat the skin of the face with an antiseptic, for example, calendula tincture or Chlorhexidine. This will help to avoid secondary infection.
- The ointment for inflammation of the eyelids "Demazol" is very effective for demodicosis. It includes antibacterial components that are also active against microorganisms and parasites.
- "Glycodem" contains metronidazole, which destroys parasites and relieves symptoms of inflammation. You can apply the drug only on the outer surface of the eyelids, avoiding contact with the eyes.
- As an auxiliary treatment, you can use Dexodem Fito ointment. The complex of amino acids, plant extracts and other natural components helps eliminate irritation and restore skin faster.
Anti-inflammatory ointments
Sometimes inflammation of the eyelids is not associated with an allergic reaction or exposure to microorganisms. In this case, it is better to use drugs that do not contain strong antibacterial, antiviral components and hormones.
- Kornegel is a complex preparation based on panthenol. It relieves inflammation, heals, moisturizes the mucous membrane. It can be used for fatigue and redness of the eyes, after simple injuries, while getting used to contact lenses.
- "Blefarogel" - contains natural substances, for example, aloe juice and hyaluronic acid. The drug relieves swelling, irritation and redness, helps with eye fatigue or when wearing contact lenses.
- Solcoseryl is an eye gel that helps relieve irritation and swelling for any reason. It accelerates cell regeneration and boosts local immunity.
Eye ointment for inflammation of the eyelids for children
The child is especially susceptible to various inflammatory diseases. Due to low immunity, as well as poor hygiene, children suffer from conjunctivitis, barley and blepharitis quite often. But many drugs are prohibited for use at this age. It is especially important for parents to know that hormones should not be used. For example, hydrocortisone eye ointment for eyelid inflammation can be used only after 18 years. In addition, preparations for children should not contain strong antibacterial components. Therefore, only drugs prescribed by your doctor should be used. Usually, “Acyclovir” or “Oxoline” is used for viral infections, and “Erythromycin” or “Tobrex” for bacterial inflammation.
How to choose the ointment
The mucous membrane of the eye is very sensitive, therefore, it is not recommended to use any drugs without a doctor's prescription. Only after examination and clarification of the cause of the disease, it is possible to determine which eye ointment will be more effective against eyelid inflammation. Reviews of doctors note that the most serious eye diseases occur when the patient was self-medicating. For example, I used an antibacterial ointment when the inflammation is caused by a virus. The only way in which you can get the wrong ointment that the doctor prescribed is when using synonyms that have the same composition. For example, instead of “Acyclovir” - “Virolex” or “Zovirax”.