Epigastric burning, redness, dryness – discomfort in the eyes and how to get rid of it

Epigastric burning, redness, dryness – discomfort in the eyes and how to get rid of it

Discomfort in the eyes: causes and help

Discomfort in the eyes is a common condition of modern people. Constant stay in front of a monitor and TV, dust and smog in big cities, use of low-quality cosmetics, allergies to flowering plants - these factors play an important role in the health of the organ of vision. Often, unpleasant sensations in the eyes indicate the development of the disease, but often the treatment of eye inflammation is not necessary - it is enough to get rid of redness and dryness.

Causes of heartburn in the eyes

Heartburn in the eyes can be the first sign of conjunctivitis - an inflammatory process in the conjunctival sac of the eye, which is considered infectious and requires medical treatment. Conjunctivitis is manifested not only by burning in the eyes, but also by redness, significant lacrimation and accumulation of purulent contents.

If there are no pronounced manifestations of conjunctivitis, then the causes of heartburn in the eyes are banal - dust/dirt getting on the mucous membrane, excessive tension, use of poor-quality cosmetics.

How can you help:

  1. You should not rub your eyes with your hands when you feel a burning sensation, as the spread of infection is possible.
  2. If a person spends a long time in front of a computer monitor or works with printed materials, it is possible to get rid of heartburn in the eyes by simply blinking and resting. It is necessary to distract yourself, shift your gaze to other objects, blink often for 30 seconds or close your eyes, lie down/sit comfortably and relax for 15-20 minutes.
  3. You can drink tea from medicinal chamomile or sedum grass - these herbs have a calming effect on the organ of vision. You can do without ordinary green tea - it also has a positive effect on the health of the organ of vision.

Dryness and redness of the eyes

The cause of this condition can be a foreign body getting into the eye - it immediately turns red, tears flow from it, but at the same time, the mucous membrane is dry, and the eyeball feels "scratched". You can help in this case by using a handkerchief or a cotton swab - you need to carefully try to remove the foreign body from the eye. But if it is not possible to pull out the foreign body from the eye, then it is necessary to consult an ophthalmologist.

Dry eyes can also be associated with excessive tension - this condition is often diagnosed in people whose work is related to the computer. A person will complain of slight heartburn and pressure in the eyes, itching will appear, and after rubbing with hands - redness of the eyes. There are eye drops for dryness and fatigue - they are sold in pharmacies and are recommended for use by people whose work involves straining the organ of vision.

For eye fatigue, which is accompanied by dryness and redness, you can also use folk remedies - apply ice cubes to the eyes for 5-10 minutes, make a tea lotion for 7 minutes, wash the eyes with rose water.

Eye inflammation

Often inflammation of the eyelid is accompanied by a feeling of discomfort. This disease is called blepharitis and is treated with specific drugs. Many people, when discomfort appears in their eyes, begin to take some measures on their own - this is correct. But if the unpleasant sensations do not disappear after 3-4 days after the procedures, or after sleep, an accumulation of purulent contents appears on the eyelids, then you should seek qualified medical help. How to treat redness of the eyes during inflammatory processes, which drugs will be most effective and how long to carry out therapy, can only be determined by a doctor.

If you do not seek qualified help in a timely manner, complications may develop. For example, the pathological process will spread, inflammation of the eye membrane may develop, or blepharitis will turn into a chronic form, which will cause visual impairment.

Any discomfort in the eyes is a sign of problems, so it is necessary to take seriously even small disturbances, a slight deterioration in well-being. Eye drops for inflammation and redness should be selected only by a specialist, self-medication can lead to the development of an allergic reaction and deterioration of the condition of the organ of vision. And all known folk remedies should be used only as adjuvant therapy and after consultation with an ophthalmologist.

Data on the cases in which inflammation of the cornea develops in a child and which drugs are used for treatment can be obtained on the pages of our website https://dobrobut. com/.

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Updated: 02.04.2025
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