January 1st, 2008 by statuseyecare
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Different kinds of ailments attack your eyes causing eye infection. It can be due to many reasons but some of the common reasons for this infection is bacteria, viral or foreign object. It is known that people who wear contact lenses are more prone to eye infection due to presence of bacteria.
Some common eye infections are
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis): It is one of the common infections which causes irritation and leads to redness of the eye. It is an air-borne disease so one has to be very careful.
Stye - Medically known as hordeolum, it is a small harmless lump formed at the base of an eyelash or inside the eyelid.
Blepharitis - It is an inflammation that affects the eyelids, causes itching, burning and irritation.
Orbital Cellulitis - It is the inflammation or infection surrounding the eye. This can get very serious, like losing your eyesight if the required treatment is not provided.
Keratitis (Corneal ulcers) - This is caused due to an injury to the cornea by a foreign body.
Dacryocystitis - An infection which happens to the tear duct.
Some common sign and symptoms are
Redness of eye
Yellow, green discharge
Irritation of the eye
Pain in the eye
Blurred Vision
Watery eye
Swelling of eye
Photophobia
Constant itching
Home remedies for Eye infection
To get rid of stye you can use hot compresses on the swollen lump with the help of hot cloth.
You can make herbal eyewashes by using 1 tsp dried eyebright herb steeped in 1 pint of boiling water. Cool and strain this liquid and use it as eyewash.
Avoid swimming in chlorinated water.
You can make warm compress by using chamomile, lavender or rose oil for conjunctivitis.
Soak aloe vera juice in a cloth to be placed over your eyes to soothe them. Aloe vera juice can be used as eyewash by following similar procedure.
To reduce inflammation and itchiness you can keep cold bread over your eyes.
Make an elderberry blossom tea and use it as eyewash, to soothe your eyes.
Use artificial tears to moisten your eyes, to flush out the foreign body.
You can put honey directly in your eyes or make honey eyewash by using three tablespoons of honey in two cups of boiling water.
For pink eye(conjunctivitis) fill a glass jar with distilled water and in that add 7-8 Jasmine flowers. Cover it with a lid and leave it overnight. The next morning pour drops of water in your eyes with the jasmine flower. Keep repeating till your eyes get soaked. Do this at least three times a day to notice the difference.
Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.
Sharon Hopkins has been managing a number of natural home remedies websites which gives information on Home remedies for Eye infection. By using simple home remedies we can overcome this problem.
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January 1st, 2008 by statuseyecare
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Allergies is the most common and probably the most complex cause for red eye symptoms. In general allergies are poorly understood, for example we can not fully explain or cure many allergy induced disorders such as asthma, rosacea or chronic urticaria.We can be allergic to almost anything, for example some researchers believe Rosacea is caused by an allergy to microscopic mite (Demodex folliculorum) that lives in the hair follicle. Knowing that eyes also provide a broad surface area for the collection of any airborne allergens it would not be surprising that some hidden allergy may be responsible for the adverse reaction, as people may experience allergic reactions limited solely to ocular tissues.
Perennial allergic conjunctivitis may last throughout the year and although itching is the key symptom for diagnosing ocular allergy disorders it is often absent in allergic conjunctivitis. Some types of allergies, for example hay fever, make the eyes itchy, while others may merely produce a chronic redness. It’s not only invisible microscopic particles that are all around us and abnormal immune system that may cause red eye symptoms, hidden food allergies may also create an allergic reaction of the eyes with usual symptoms such as itchy or red eyes.
The first line treatment is identifying allergens and avoiding them. The most popular medicines used in ocular allergy treatment are artificial tear drops (such as systane, theratears or refresh endura) and Patanol which is a combination of anti histamine and mast cell stabiliser. People who do not respond well to first line treatment may be prescribed with Alrex, which is a corticosteroid approved by FDA for the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis. Long term use of corticosteroids have serious side effects such as elevated eye pressure or a possible development of cataract, therefore some specialists use Restasis (cyclosporin) for long term anti inflammatory effect, especially when dry eye symptoms are observed. A new possible trend in allergic eye inflammation treatment may be anti - immunoglobulin E medicine (such as Xolair), which is currently only approved for asthma.
Predrag Iljic has been suffering from various allergies for as long as he can remember. If you believe you could be suffering from allergies as well please visit his Allergy Advice web site. If you would like to learn more about different causes for red eye symptoms please visit another web site produced by Predrag Iljic - Bloodshot eyes
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December 29th, 2007 by statuseyecare
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Avoid rubbing your eyes as it stimulates mast cell degranulation and histamine release. Instead, you may use cool compresses.
Vitamin C is nature’s natural anti histamine thus oranges and vitamin C supplements may be helpful to relieve unpleasant symptoms.
Brightening eye drops can only be used very occasionally. The chemicals used in these eye drops constrict the blood vessels in your eyes and this eliminates the redness but if you use it too often or too long your eyes will be more bloodshot than they already were. This effect caused by excessive or prolonged use of vasoconstrictors is called Rebound Hyperemia. The vasoconstrictors that reduce redness by contracting the eye’s blood vessels are addictive, in the sense that over time, more and more is needed to achieve the same effect.
To relieve mild red eye symptoms you may close your eyes and splash cold water several times onto your eyelids, this will cause the blood vessels to constrict and will help to cool and lubricate your eyes.
Another home made treatment is placing two cotton balls in cold skim milk, squeezing them out and putting them on your eyelids for about 10 - 15 minutes
Omega 3 appears to play a substantial role in stabilizing the tear film and this may help your eyes (However, you should make sure that you do not have any hidden food allergies, as even the healthiest food can make you ill if you are allergic to it.)
Taking Lutein, Blue Berry or Vitamin A, B supplements can also help your eyes. Grape seed extract contains antioxidants which may strengthen the blood vessels in the eyes. Glucosamine amino acid strengthens elastin and collagen tissues (which is what the blood vessel is comprised of).
Predrag Iljic has been suffering from different allergies for as long as he can remember. If you would like to learn more about different causes and available treatment options for red eye symptoms please visit Predrag’s web site for Red eye causes and treatment. If you think allergies could be contributing to any health problems that you may experience please visit another web site produced by Predrag Iljic - Advice for hayfever, skin, food and other allergies
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