Why the eye sting and tears - the reasons and what to do. What to do if your eyes are stinging

At least once in a life, regardless of age, each person faced an unpleasant sensation when they sting their eyes. In most cases, the reason is obvious. But there are such cases when everything is much more serious than it seems. That is why it is necessary to understand why the eyes are stinging.

For the emergence of such an unpleasant symptom as tingling of the eyes can be a lot of reasons. The main factors provoking such unpleasant manifestations are the following.

1. Cosmetic products and household chemicals. In most cases, this is what causes stinging eyes. Inappropriate or poor-quality cosmetics and household chemicals in contact with the mucous membrane becomes, though the smallest, but a foreign object, which the body is trying to eliminate. That is why tearing and pinching occurs.

   To get rid of this feeling, in most cases it is possible by washing with clean water. In some cases, the compositions of decorative cosmetics cause not only plucking feeling, but also redness, which can be removed with the help of medical preparations. Until complete recovery of the eyes, as a rule, several hours are enough.

2. Diseases of the visual organs. Many pathological conditions result in eyes pinching. Quite often, the first symptom of many diseases is plucking of the eyes. Further redness, itching and other unpleasant symptoms may appear, but this is not at all necessary.

   In most cases, this manifestation is characteristic of infectious conjunctivitis. But there are also many other pathologies with similar symptoms.

3. Allergic manifestations. Quite often, various allergic manifestations are expressed by itching or tingling. Unlike household chemicals, washing here will not help. Unpleasant symptoms will be protected until the allergen is eliminated.
4. Long stay at the computer. Unpleasant symptoms may also arise from prolonged use of a computer. In this state, the person blinks less often, the mucous membrane dries out, and his eyes become overworked, this becomes the cause. To eliminate the unpleasant manifestation, it is necessary to reduce the time of using the PC and systematically perform exercises for the eyes.
5. Use corrective lenses. If you wear the lenses for a long time, use them improperly, or disregard the periods of use, unpleasant consequences may occur. Pinching feeling is the most harmless of the possible manifestations. To prevent this, it is necessary not to get involved in lenses and, if possible, wear glasses.

If your eyes sting, but after washing this unpleasant symptom does not go away, you must visit a doctor. This is necessary for correct diagnosis and timely start of therapy.

Dry eye syndrome as a cause of eye plucking

  Quite often, the answer to the question of why it stings the eyes is such a pathology as. Xerophthalmia, which is how doctors call this diagnosis, leads to the fact that the surface of the eye is deficient in moisture and the eye begins to dry out. And we all know that when the eyes start to dry, they sting, they turn red and other discomfort appears.

Only a specialist can diagnose this pathology with the help of special examinations, such as:

• biomicroscopy;
• schirmer and Norn test;
• fluorescein instillation device;
• osmometer;
• crystalline tear fluid;
• cytological examination of a smear from the mucous membrane of the eye.

Get rid yourself of this disease is impossible. A specialist will help to solve the problem by prescribing medication. But as a rule, medication therapy is not enough and more serious therapy is required, such as obturation of the lacrimal duct, keratoplasty, salivary gland transplantation and tarsorrhaphy.

Other triggering eye plucking factors

  In addition to the above reasons, there may be other factors that provoke unusual manifestations. One of them is fatigue, but not the fatigue that is caused by long work at the computer, but the fatigue of the whole organism. Exhaustion occurs not only because of the load directly on them, but also because of:

• dry indoor air;
• inactive lifestyle;
• avitaminosis;
• illiterate nutrition;
• non-compliance with sleep patterns.

Under the influence of these factors, the eyes begin to show the first in the body. An unpleasant manifestation of body fatigue may be not only the symptoms associated with the eyes (tingling and tearing), but also such pathologies as osteochondrosis and migraines.

Note! In order not to bring unpleasant manifestations, the eyes and the body as a whole should be allowed to rest. The sooner care is taken of the eyes, the later unpleasant conditions will appear.

What to do if your eyes are nibbling

If you begin to pinch your eyes, you must take the following measures:

1. rinse eyes with plenty of warm water;
2. blot (do not rub) the eyes with a dry cloth;
3. apply compresses to the eyes, moistened in herbal decoction (chamomile);
4. if washing does not help, it is necessary to drop eyes with a special solution that relieves irritation;
5. if possible, ventilate the room or get fresh air.

If the measures presented above do not help and unpleasant manifestations persist, or begin to worsen for a long time, you should visit an ophthalmologist. The specialist will determine the cause and prescribe effective treatment.

Eye plucking prevention

As already mentioned, often eyes sting because of overwork. But this can be prevented if taken care of in advance.
  To avoid overwork, you must:

• do relaxing exercises several times a day;
• walking in the open air more often;
• less work at the computer;
• reduce the time watching television;
• read only in good light;
• air the rooms and humidify the air.

In order for eyes to be less prone to fatigue, and for the mucous membrane of the eye to be naturally moisturized, it is necessary to absorb more foods that include vitamin C, B and potassium.

These products are:

• beef and offal;
• vegetables (cabbage, green peas, tomatoes, potatoes);
• egg yolk;
• dairy products;
• dried fruits;
• bananas;
• citrus fruit

Balancing the power can not only prevent the occurrence of many unpleasant manifestations, but also eliminate the existing ones.

How to get rid of unpleasant eye pinching caused by allergies

If unpleasant symptoms are already overtaken, it is necessary to get rid of them as soon as possible. This can be done with lotions, medical drops and rinsing.

If the eyes are stinging from bright light and these manifestations are interconnected with the time of year, then the whole thing is probably allergic manifestations. Often the eyes are stinging from the pollen of plants and trees in the springtime. Confirm or refute the guesswork can only specialist. Salvation from such a disease is one, antihistamine medicines. They are realized both in the form of tablets, and in the form of eye drops. If unpleasant symptoms affect only the eyes, then drops will be quite enough.

Tingling of the eyes does not happen without a cause, certain factors and problems in the body contribute to the irritation. Some we can independently determine, for example, the shampoo in the eyes, when it is enough just to rinse the mucous membrane well, and the problem will be solved.

Important! In some cases, such as ophthalmic diseases, one cannot do without the help of specialists.

The main reasons why pinch eyes

  Photo 1: External stimuli can cause irritation of the mucous membranes, as well as eye diseases and metabolic disorders. Source: flickr (Eugene rumedicalnews).

1. Reaction to cosmetics, household chemicals. Poor-quality cosmetics, getting on the mucous membrane, or in contact with the eyelids can cause tingling and itching. Tear and burning sensation may occur when using household chemicals.. Volatile substances, such as chlorine molecules, and fragrances often cause just such an organism reaction.
2. Allergic reactions. Pollen of plants, medical preparations and a number of foodstuffs contribute to tearing and reddening of the eyes. Allergist can determine the allergen during testing.
3. Diseases of the visual system. Burning, tingling, pain, may be symptoms of herpes, conjunctivitis, blepharitis. The effectiveness of treatment depends on timely treatment to an ophthalmologist..
4. Work in front of the monitor. A long pastime in front of the screens of computer equipment or TV causes eye strain. Looking at the screen, we less often begin to blink, which causes drying of the mucous. Eye fitness, the use of washing drops helps to restore normal moisture.
5. Incorrectly chosen corrective lenses or long wearing. Lenses are a foreign object, with improper wearing, non-compliance with hygiene, storage methods, these products can cause certain problems.
6. Tingling of the eyes may be a symptom of a serious illness - dry eye or xerophthalmia syndrome. A disease in which the mucous membrane begins to dry up is diagnosed as a result of biomicroscopy and cytological examination. it the disease requires serious medical and surgical treatment.
7. An insufficient amount of tear fluid may indicate avitaminosis or unbalanced nutrition.

What measures to take

If you feel a tingle of eyes, you must do the following:

• remove cosmetics and rinse eyes with clean water;
• wet the eyes with a paper napkin and do not rub;
• drip eye drops or apply a herbal compress.

If the reason is in the lenses, they must be removed. When wearing optics, you should follow the guidelines for its use and storage.

Mascara, eyeliners apply only for individual use.. The general use of these cosmetics can lead to demodicosis, the defeat of ticks.

With the tendency to redness and burning eyes   You must make an appointment with an ophthalmologist.

Homeopathy with tingling and burning eyes

The selection of drugs is carried out by a homeopathic doctor according to the symptoms and constitutional principle of the individual. Eliminate all the problems of a single use of homeopathic remedies impossible. But homeopathy will help relieve tension and spasms, pain during fatigue and eye diseases .

  Photo 2: Homeopathy is not capable of harming eyesight, as it is used in micro doses. If eye problems, redness and tingling occur frequently, the homeopathic remedies should be present in the home medicine cabinet. Source: flickr (Dimitry Rabkin).

Symptoms	Preparations
Burning eyes.
Conjunctivitis.	Acidum picrinicum,
Cold and conjunctivitis.
Chiplet eyes and observed purulent discharge.

In the era of the information boom, each person believes that he can cope with illness himself, opens a computer and looks for signs of illness on sites. Well, if after this person goes to a specialist. But in most cases we diagnose ourselves, prescribe treatment. Everyone should be able to provide first-aid medical care, and treatment should be done by specialists. Often a person feels discomfort in the eyes. Let's try to figure out why the eyes are pinching and what it causes and how to help yourself. The main thing - do not panic. After all, it all depends on the cause of discomfort and burning.

Why eyes are watery

Household chemicals

Cosmetics and detergents are the first and most common cause of pinching eyes. Discomfort occurs when using some household chemicals. When particles of a substance come into contact with the mucous membrane, they pinch the eyes, and they begin to water, as a defensive reaction occurs: the body itself washes away the foreign substance. What to do in this case? Whatever irritant gets on the mucous membrane of the organ of vision, immediately rinse the eyes with copious amounts of warm boiled water and gently blot with gauze. Some chemicals cause conjunctiva of the eyes, so it is better, after rinsing, to drip eye irritation drops into the eyes. Immediately contact an ophthalmologist.

Cosmetics

Make-up is in the arsenal of every woman. But not everyone knows how to choose the right one. Any skin care products, especially those that are applied close to the eyes, can cause severe irritation and allergic reactions. Eyes sting, they begin to blush, tears flow, and from the former beauty there is not a trace. In order to avoid this, it is necessary to choose the right cosmetics. Of course, this is individual and depends not only on the preferences of the woman, but also on her financial capabilities. In any case, it is necessary to observe the basic principles of cosmetology: it should be a bio-series of cosmetics, which contains only natural ingredients or special means for the care of sensitive skin. On the selection of eye mascara should pay special attention. You should not use testers that are offered in the store, because hundreds of women used them before you: this can lead to tick infestation. When tick-borne skin lesions appear, cutting pain and burning. Personal hygiene rules must always be followed.

Allergies are the scourge of the civilized world. Microparticles of allergens fall on the mucous membrane of the eyes and cause an appropriate reaction. It’s not easy to distinguish a banal irritation from an allergic reaction, therefore, when there are cuts in the eyes and they are better to contact a specialist immediately. But, in general, it is quite possible to distinguish irritation from an allergic reaction. When a simple irritant gets into the eyes, the symptoms disappear after it is removed, and the allergic process is not so easy to stop. It requires an integrated approach.

Bacterial and viral diseases of the eye

Eye disease is one of the main reasons for the development of redness, cutting pain in the eyes and. If you have started to pinch your eyes, and, looking at yourself in the mirror, you saw that one of them is red, the eyelids are swollen, you should immediately visit an ophthalmologist. Such manifestations may be the first symptoms of infection of the mucous membrane of the eye -. But similar symptoms may be with a different pathology of the organ of vision. Eyes sting and a viral infection, for example, herpes. Pain and burning in the eye, redness of the conjunctiva is inherent in such a disease as, or infectious inflammation of the hair follicle or sebaceous gland of the eyelid.

Diseases of infectious origin must be treated by a doctor. But everyone needs to know about the main points. Thus, in case of herpetic lesion of the organ of vision, antiviral drugs are taken and applied to the eye mucosa. In the case of a bacterial lesion, you can drip interferon, but it should be used from the first day of the disease. In case of a disease caused by the herpes virus, interferon is contraindicated, since the body at the initial stage of the pathological process does not recognize the infectious agent as foreign body, it will be ineffective.

In the case of bacterial staphylococcal or streptococcal infection, complex therapy with the use of antibiotics is shown, taking into account the sensitivity of the pathogen to them. It is necessary to apply immunocorectors, ascorbic acid, vitamins of group “B” in the complex treatment.

What if your eyes are nibbling

First of all, you should eliminate the effects of the allergen, wash off the mascara, leave the room in which there is a smell, which can cause an allergic reaction. Eyes should be washed with plenty of boiled water. You can drip antiallergic eye drops. But allergies require an integrated approach to treatment. Antihistamines and, in some cases, glucocorticoids are required. But these medicines should not be taken without a prescription. And, most importantly, you need to determine what caused the allergic reaction, and for this you need to undergo a special examination. If an allergic reaction occurs on food, you must eliminate them from your diet. If the cause is an infection, the doctor will prescribe the appropriate medicine.

So, from what can pinch eyes and begin tearing? There are three factors that cause such reactions: infectious agents (microbes, viruses or ticks), chemical irritants and allergens. If a chemical gets into the eyes, it does not matter which one they should be washed with warm water. The same is worth doing in the case of allergens. In an infectious disease process, it’s best not to do anything. In any case, after first aid, contact a specialist.

No wonder they say: aware - it means, is armed. Most of us, sensing the first distant malfunctions in the body, will most certainly panic, turn to medical reference books and encyclopedias, drawing in our imagination terrible and rare diseases. But at the doctor's office, everything turns out to be less scary and neglected. Therefore, when identifying unknown symptoms, of course it is more correct to remain calm immediately to visit a specialist. Then adequate treatment will be received on time and the nerve cells will remain safe and sound.

And yet, in order not to panic over trifles, it is worth knowing about some symptoms of diseases. For example, why does the eye sting and tear, why can such discomfort arise and what should be done in such a situation?

However, it is worth mentioning at once that there are a lot of reasons for the occurrence of the described state. Let's figure it out.

Cosmetics and household chemicals

Contact with these substances in the eyes is the most common cause of eye irritation. In other words, when using certain chemicals or cosmetics, there is often a feeling of discomfort due to the reaction of irritation of the mucous membranes. In this case, the eyes pinch and arise, which indicates the desire of the body to "wash off" the substance. In such a situation, it is enough to help the body, thoroughly rinsing the eyes with plenty of warm water and blotting them with a clean napkin. True, some chemicals can cause prolonged redness of the mucous membrane of the eyes. In this regard, it is not bad to have special eye drops in the first-aid kit to relieve irritation. After the eyes are washed with water, they must be dripped, according to the instructions, and after a short time the burning will disappear. Usually it takes 4-5 hours and the eyes return to normal. But, in the event of a reaction to a stimulus, a complication of the situation is possible. However, more on that later. For now, it is a little about decorative cosmetics.

Every woman tries to create a memorable image, because it is 90% of success in any undertaking. Therefore, the use of cosmetics can not be avoided. At the same time, her choice should be approached with special care, because cosmetics for the eyes can cause their irritation or the occurrence of an allergic reaction. In any of these situations, the eyes will pinch, they will turn red and watery, which will negate the efforts to create a unique image.

To protect yourself, it is important to follow simple recommendations: to select cosmetics of bio-series, with proven natural ingredients or special cosmetics for sensitive skin. Mascara for the eyes, should be the object of special attention. It is no secret that often in the departments of cosmetics, women like to use testers - test specimens of ink. It must be remembered that by doing this, you increase the risk of infection with the demodex mite a hundred times. And infection with it, including accompanied by itchy eyes and burning in the area. Are such sufferings worth free makeup?

Eye disease

Eye diseases, this is the second most common cause of discomfort and redness of the mucous membrane of the eyes, the occurrence of heavy tearing. If you find all these symptoms after a night's sleep, it's time to go to an ophthalmologist. Do not be afraid in advance, but this situation may be the initial phase - inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye, which caused the infection. True, there are quite a number of other diseases that have similar symptoms (including the condition when the eyes are stinging). But since we are talking about infectious, then it will be useful to know how to treat it.

In case of infection of the eyes (for example, when or in the process involved eyelids that itch and itch), the doctor must prescribe the treatment. After all, an infection of infection is different, and a layman will not be able to take into account all the nuances. So in the case of a viral infection, for example, with herpes and flu, antiviral drugs are prescribed. Interferon in various pharmacological forms is recognized as the most effective of them. Actually, interferon is a substance produced by the human body to combat various viruses. However, for example, the same herpes once having got an organism, exists in it for life in the latent form. The immune system does not identify it with the virus, to combat which requires the urgent production of interferon and the response of the immune system is delayed. Therefore, it is the specialist who should be prescribing immediate treatment.

In case of bacterial infection, which is especially often caused by staphylococci and streptococci, a whole complex of actions is necessary, including antibiotic therapy. The human body is not able to produce substances that kill bacteria completely, it can only neutralize infectious agents, so the use of antibiotics is essential and necessary. However, the human body is not at all helpless, the neutralized bacteria have been able to be kept under control for a long time with the help of immunity, for which it is recommended to strengthen it. Everyone knows that the strengthening of immunity occurs when taking vitamins. In this case, the intake of vitamin C, retinol, and also B vitamins will be especially useful.

Allergy

When exposed to allergens on the mucous eyes, they are also very intensely pinching. Often, allergic reactions cause the same conjunctivitis. At the same time, it is quite possible to distinguish quickly passing irritation from allergies. In case of allergy to a certain irritant, pinching of the eyes will be very long until the irritant is eliminated. Accompanying signs of allergic conjunctivitis, in this case may be: tearing, swelling, and even. For the treatment of allergic reactions, also apply an integrated approach. In this case, prescribed drops, removing irritation of the mucous membrane of the eye and antihistamines that suppress the reaction to the allergen. In addition, special attention is paid to proper balanced nutrition.

What is the result? There are only three reasons for the eyes of a healthy person to sting and there is a lot of tearing: a temporary irritant, an infection and an allergic reaction. Temporary irritation is the easiest case. In such a situation, you only need to thoroughly wash your eyes and not allow a case of a new hit. With allergies, too, is easy, because people usually know that they are prone to its manifestations. But the case of eye infections is very serious. Therefore, if the eyes are stinging for several days and the symptom does not go away, a visit to the ophthalmologist is obligatory.

When our body fails, we start to sound the alarm and panic, read specialized   literature, medical sites. We are starting to invent various terrible diseases for ourselves, exaggerate our condition, but in fact everything is much simpler. The first thing to do is to make a visit to the doctor. Feeling that pinching eyes, tearing, redness are symptoms of a disease or a reaction to external stimuli. First of all, you need to figure out what exactly caused the discomfort.

Why sting your eyes?

There may be several reasons for discomfort in the eyes. Before attempting to cope with the problem, it is necessary to find its root.

So, the reasons for that plucks eyes and they water   I can be:

  - Used detergents and household chemicals. The substances in their composition irritate the mucous membrane of the eyes and provoke unpleasant symptoms;

  - Seasonal, household and food allergies are sometimes manifested in this way. Poor quality cosmetics or improper selection may also cause an allergic reaction;

  - Common   The reasons why the eyes are stinging are viral and bacterial diseases;

  - Long stay at the computer and excessive;

  - Constant wearing of contact lenses;

  - External stimuli: cigarette smoke, bright light or mote in the eyes.

What if stinging eyes?

If you woke up in the morning with a burning sensation in your eyes, noticed swelling or redness, you will need to visit an ophthalmologist to find out why your eyes are stinging and get the necessary help. Do not make desperate attempts to cure yourself, so as not to aggravate the situation. Similar symptoms may to testify   about conjunctivitis or another infectious disease, such as blepharitis or barley. Proper treatment can only appoint a specialist. If you have a viral infection, you have to take some time. antiviral   drugs. If the infection is of a bacterial nature, antibiotics cannot be dispensed with.

When the eye feels tingling due to allergy, the discomfort can last long enough until it is possible to identify and eliminate the allergen. The treatment is a complex, with the use of drops, to relieve irritation of the mucous membrane of the eyes, antihistamine   drugs and nutrition control.

In the case of a reaction to household chemicals, it suffices to wash off the irritant with warm water and blot dry with a clean towel. If redness remains after this procedure, it is recommended to drip eyes with special drops that will help to eliminate it. It is also worth paying close attention to the composition of cosmetics for people with sensitive skin, especially those applied on the eyelids. The best option - natural bio-cosmetics or series for sensitive skin.

If your eyes are stinging and they are watering, try to spend less time at the computer. It happens that cut duration   work does not work, try to at least reduce the harm from it. Choose the optimal monitor settings and do not forget to be distracted from work every couple of hours or more. Breaks in physical culture will take only a few minutes, the eye noticeably reduced.

Those who wear contact lenses should be aware of the rules for using them. Do not wear them continuously, at home, change to glasses and do not save on shelf life to avoid eye problems. When the eyes are watering from the onions or a speck gets into them and sting the eyes, even children know what to do. Get rid of the irritant by washing or extraction. Take care of your eyes and let them never cry!

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