What do the red eyes, and what to do with them
Educational Program Health / / December 19, 2019
Why blush eyes
1. Allergy
Expansion of eye blood vessels, leading to redness, irritation and tears can be signs of allergies. In this case, it makes sense to drip rewetting drops to wash away allergens. And if does not work, take an antihistamine.
2. Infection
In some situations, red eyes caused by tissue inflammation of the eye - conjunctivitis, Episcleritis, keratitis, iritis or some more rare diseases. While light infections of the outer membranes of the eyes can take themselves, these conditions should not be left without attention of an ophthalmologist: they can pose a threat to vision. In such cases, only a doctor can assess the details of what is happening and give precise recommendations for treatment.
Alexander Rodin, ophthalmologist clinic "Vision" (Moscow) and the Canadian Eye Care Centre Moscow
3. Smoking and alcohol
A couple of hours in a smoky room - and redness of the eyes does not take long. Tobacco couples, like any other smoke irritate the cornea and irritation - one of the reasons for the redness.
To overdo it with alcohol, you also run the risk to wake up in the morning with scarlet eyes. The fact is that alcohol violates the process of dry eye, which leads to rednessOral alcohol administration disturbs tear film and ocular surface.
4. lack of sleep
Eyes need some time to restore the natural level moisturized. At night they rest, but if the precious hours of sleep to steal from them, they take revenge redness.
5. dry air
In winter, more frequent dryness and redness of the eyes. This is due to the low humidity level that reigns in overheated rooms, and on the street.
6. Long work at the computer
The average person blinks 15 times per minute. But if at the same time looking at the computer screen, this figure is reduced by one-thirdComputers, Digital Devices and Eye Strain. Therefore, if you do not break away from the monitor for a few hours, the eyes will receive less significant part they need moisture and can blush.
Gadgets emit harmful blue-violet rays of the visible spectrum, which cause eye fatigue and have an adverse effect on the retina. Therefore, when using electronic devices is recommended to wear protective glasses with lenses that block harmful rays.
Rano Ibragimova, ophthalmologist, Essilor Academy Specialist, Russia
7. Eye injury capillaries
If you have noticed a red spot in the eye, most likely, the wall of one of the vessels was injured. In most cases, the redness go away, but sometimes they can indicate other diseases (eg, diabetes or hypertension). Therefore, if this happens often, it is useful to consult a doctor.
8. Side effects of medications
Dryness of the eyes and, as a consequence, the redness can cause some drugs: beta-blockers, diuretics, antihistamines, sedatives and hypnoticsCauses of Dry Eye. Therefore, tell us about the problems with the eyes of the doctor, appointing these drugs.
9. Contact lenses
Wearing contact lenses - it is a challenge to the natural moisture level of your eyes. If the lenses lead to redness, try to choose another brand or even go on the glasses.
What to do if you have red eyes
1. Use artificial tears
As can be seen, most of the fault in the reddening of dry eye syndrome caused by various causes. If you own tears for proper hydration is not enough, you can just regularly bury artificial analogues, which are sold in pharmacies.
Alexander Rodin, ophthalmologist clinic "Vision" (Moscow) and the Canadian Eye Care Centre MoscowDo not abuse the drops, which is composed of vasoconstrictor drugs. They give the best short-term cosmetic effect, but expand capillaries immediately after cease to have effect, and mask the real cause redness.
2. Distracted from the computer
If you minimize the communication with the PC screen and the smartphone does not work, you need at least to pause. The American Academy of Ophthalmology offers three 20 rule: every 20 minutes to divert eyes from the screen to look at the object away from you at least 20 feet (6 meters) for 20 secondsComputers, Digital Devices and Eye Strain. And if reduce the brightness of the screen and position it so that it was slightly below eye level, will be even better.
Help moisten the eyes and special exercisesThat will take you just a few minutes. This is a great way to fill the silence in communication with a PC.
3. Take fish oil
To overcome dry eye syndrome and can use the product with a high content of omega-3 fatty acidsRelation between dietary n-3 and n-6 fatty acids and clinically diagnosed dry eye syndrome in women. Most of these substances contain fish oil, so should lean on salmon, herring, tuna, sardines and mackerel. Or you can just take fish oil capsules.
4. Set humidifier
If the cause of dry eye reddening and - a low humidity, a humidifier purchase or replace improvised means. Thank you tell not only the eyes but also the skin, which in the winter as much suffering from dry air.
5. Drink more water
If the human body is faced with dehydration, affecting all parts of the body, including the eyes. So a few extra glasses of refreshing fluid per day will help to restore the natural level of moist eyes and redness overcome.
6. Wear sunglasses
Rano Ibragimova, ophthalmologist, Essilor Academy Specialist, RussiaIt is also important to remember eye protection from ultraviolet radiation. And you must protect your eyes not only in summer but in winter, when they are exposed to direct and reflected rays off the snow. Choose sunglasses with maximum protection factor E-SPF of 50.
7. compresses
Warm compresses will help to improve the work of glands century and make the eyes less dry. Make them simple: it is enough to moisten cotton pads in the water, and then apply to eyelids for 3 minutes in the morning and evening to open the pores and glands moisturizing secret came out better. To enhance the effect of the water can be replaced with green tea. The effectiveness of this natural antioxidant proved Efficacy of Green Tea Extract for Treatment of Dry Eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction; A Double-blind Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Study: It has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and immunomodulatory effects.