In the modern world, people increasingly began to pay attention to their health, to monitor it more carefully. The eyes were no exception. Indeed, with their help, a person interacts with the world, perceives it. But along with this, people began to complain more often about all kinds of diseases. One of the most common is red whites of the eyes, the causes of which vary within wide limits. But how is this disease dangerous and how to treat it?
General brief description of a similar state of the visual organs
Red whites of the eyes: the causes of this disease can be the most different. Starting from quite serious and dangerous pathologies and ending with general diseases of the body. Often red vessels on the whites of the eyes are found in case of overwork, conjunctivitis - that is, relatively fearless diseases. However, in a disease such as red eye proteins, the causes can be signals for the occurrence of glaucoma, and may be symptoms of diabetes, anemia, vitamin deficiency, helminth infestation, chronic infections, and more. Often people themselves make a diagnosis like "overwork in front of a computer," but experienced ophthalmologists strongly object to self-medication. After all, it may turn out that in fact, redness of the eyes is a sign of Shegrensky syndrome - and this is already a rather complex defect in connective tissues.
What if glaucoma?
This is one of the most dangerous diseases, which is characterized by redness of the eye, painful sensations as a result of a sharp increase in pressure inside this organ. In acute attacks of glaucoma, it is necessary to take adequate treatment measures, otherwise inaction can lead to complete blindness, optic necrosis. Usually diagnosing this disease is not so simple, because cerebral symptoms are more pronounced than ophthalmic. This is expressed in attacks of vomiting, nausea, severe headache. That is why glaucoma is often confused with the same hypertensive crisis, or even with intestinal infections. It is necessary to palpate the eyeballs to determine the presence or absence of this disease. If there is a red spot on the protein of the eye and the eye itself is hard, plus there are the above symptoms, then this often indicates glaucoma. In this case, you should immediately contact specialists for help.
Sjogren's syndrome
If we talk about a symptom such as red whites of the eyes, the causes of which can be very different, then this autoimmune disease cannot be ignored. Sjogren's syndrome is a pathology that is caused by the aggressive action of the immune system against its own cells. Usually this disease appears after thirty years, and is almost several dozen times more common in women. Chronic violation of the secretion of lacrimal fluids in people causes chronic inflammation of the eye membranes, which is expressed in pain, burning, photophobia, pruritus, and the absence of tears when crying. Often, an increase in the liver, lymph nodes or spleen can be noted.
Conjunctival Disease
Red whites of the eyes, the causes of which may be associated with anatomical changes, require careful attention to yourself. Most often, there are problems with the conjunctiva, which is the mucous membrane that covers the eyelids, and passes to the apple itself up to its cornea. Thus, if the eye is in the closed position, then something like a sac appears around it - the conjunctival space created by the mucous membrane. On the one hand, it smoothly passes into the eyelids, on the other, it adjoins the iris, that is, the cornea. Therefore, inflammatory processes can occur in two directions at once. On the one hand, the skin of the eyelids can be affected, which causes blepharitis and keratitis. On the other hand, inflammatory processes can affect the conjunctiva itself. What is important: the connection between the mucous membrane of the eye and the nasal cavity passes through the lacrimal canals, and this creates the ground for mutual pathologies and inflammations of the eye, problems with the sinuses.
What is conjunctivitis?
Increasingly, people come to the doctor with the question: “The red eye protein, what should I do?” And the most common problem is conjunctivitis. This disease affects both adults and children. It is associated with infection by bacteria, viruses and other pathogens of infection. Therefore, often worried parents come to the doctor with complaints: “The child has a red eye protein!” The reasons can be different - from allergic forms, which are caused by a reaction to external stimuli, and ending with a genetic predisposition. Visual impairment in this disease usually does not happen, however, there may be complaints from patients about blurred vision. Possible headache, malaise, even fever.
What are the most common types of conjunctivitis?
Why are red whites of the eyes? Usually the answer is conjunctivitis. This disease is the most common cause for complaints of red eye protein. It happens:
- Nonspecific chronic. In this form, the main symptom is red eye proteins, the causes of which are hidden in adverse environmental conditions (gas, dust). The disease proceeds for a long time, with periods of recessions and exacerbations.
- Pneumococcal. Usually children suffer from it. It is characterized by acute course, bilateral lesion, hemorrhage in the sclera.
- Diphtheria. The disease begins with a thickening of the eyelids and puffiness, which turn into inflammation of the conjunctiva, often with discharge of pus and mucus. In the absence of prevention and timely treatment, the disease passes into a creeping corneal ulcer.
- Gonorrheal. It arises from the transfer of bacteria through hands or personal hygiene items from the genitals. The course of the disease is very severe, acute. The eyelids turn purple-blue. The conjunctiva itself swells and forms folds. There are copious purulent and bloody discharge. Often the process goes to the cornea, which can lead to complete loss of the eye.
- Epidemic. Called by Koch's wand. Usually they suffer from small children, especially in autumn and summer. It is transmitted by contact - through the hands or even through water. With this kind of conjunctivitis, eye swelling is characteristic . There may be hemorrhages, mucous discharge. Often films form around the cornea.
- Dyspobacillary. It is characterized by localization in the corners of both eyes. This type of disease is characterized by scanty viscous mucous discharge, which impairs vision by forming a film on the surface of the visual organ. Inflammation of the skin of the eyelids is also characteristic.
- Adenovirus. May occur against a background of fever. Characteristic symptoms: high fever, acute inflammation of the throat and pharynx. This is a very contagious infection, therefore, immediate hospitalization and isolation of the patient is required. This disease takes a long time and is difficult according to the corresponding scheme: first, malaise, then the process of conjunctivitis, then damage to the cornea itself. Although the process affects both eyes, they are affected differently.
What is keratitis?
Why are red whites of the eyes? It is necessary to mention one more disease - keratitis. It is this disease that can threaten inflammation of the cornea, and then complete blindness. It is characterized by bleeding, photophobia, lacrimation. Treatment is prescribed only by a specialist. In our time, the treatment of keratitis is favorable only surgical.
How to cure red eyes?
Given the specifics of the above most common diseases, if such a symptom appears, you should consult an ophthalmologist. Such a disease as red whites of the eyes, the causes of which can be very different, can be insidious. And in place of a simple overfatigue, acute glaucoma may turn out to be. At home, self-treatment is highly not recommended! However, ongoing prevention is needed, especially if there have already been precedents. It is necessary to protect your eyes from irritants in the form of ultraviolet radiation, cold, chlorine. When symptoms appear, you can relieve pain with chamomile infusion, rinsing with a solution of furatsilin, antibacterial drops, artificial tears. Do not forget about eye gymnastics and massages, but before performing them you need to consult a doctor, as this will not always be useful (for example, for patients with retinal detachment, eye muscle tension is generally contraindicated).