Natural Remedies that improve irritation

Introduction

Wind, sun, make-up, viral and bacterial infections, prolonged and incorrect use of contact lenses: there are many factors and diseases that can irritate and redden the eyes. This is an annoying issue that can have various repercussions, but there are some natural solutions which help to improve it.

The most common causes of red eyes

• Conjunctivitis: this is the redness and swelling of the conjunctiva, the semi-transparent membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelids and the front wall of the eye, which can cause burning, itching, tearing and pain. It may be due to infectious causes such as viruses or bacteria, or induced by allergens or foreign bodies such as dust.
• Other eye diseases, such as blepharitis.
• Exposure to irritant agentssuch as wind, sun, grains of sand, make up.
• Allergies.

Red eye remedies

• Artificial tears
• The local wraps
• The washes
• The cold bandages
• The herbs
• The correct diet
• Attention to the PC
• No TV in the dark

Red and irritated eyes are an annoying ailment that create discomfort and can prevent you from carrying out normal activities. To improve the situation, various natural solutions can be used. Here are some very good ones.

Artificial tears

Artificial tears and lubricating eye drops are excellent symptomatic in case of red eyes, regardless of the cause: in fact, they help to relieve itching, redness and discomfort. In case of allergic conjunctivitis, they can be used to dilute allergens on the surface of the eye and to create a barrier to the same allergens. In the case of red eye, often the tear film (the layers covering the cornea that make up tears) is significantly disrupted, causing dry and itchy eyes. Artificial tears offer relief from this dryness.

The local wraps

If the red eyes are associated with swollen eyelids, local compresses can be made with a solution prepared with 30 grams of marshmallow roots and a liter of water (boil for a few minutes, filter, cool and apply with gauze). Repeat also two-three times a day until needed.

The washes

When the eye is irritated, it is important to proceed with a thorough cleaning using disposable soaked gauze. Wraps can also be very useful based on Chamomile, Cornflower or Euphrasia, which have a soothing and decongestant action. Simply steep 10g of herb in a cup of boiling water for a few minutes, then cool. Then, filter, soak in gauze and apply to the eyes even several times a day.

The cold bandages

To soothe red and irritated eyes, bandages with a cold cloth or an eye mask are excellent: it is a remedy that relieves pain, swelling and itching. First, sterilize some water by boiling it and letting it cool. Then, dip a clean cloth in the sterilized water, wring it out and place it in the refrigerator. Once cool, place it over closed eyes for 10 minutes. Alternatively, it is possible refrigerate a gel eye mask over the counter.

The herbs

To improve local swelling and redness you can use the Glyceric macerate of Ribes nigrum, the gemmotherapeutic anti-inflammatory par excellence. Take 50 drops in a little water twice a day for at least two to three weeks. You can also use theDevil’s claw, which has pain-relieving and anti-edema action. Take 40 drops of mother tincture three times a day for about two weeks. Also excellent Chamomilewhich soothes pain, deflates and calms any burning sensations: take one-two tablets, two-three times a day until needed.

The correct diet

It is useful to eat foods rich in vitamins A (eggs, carrots, tomatoes and liver), C (citrus fruits, peppers, kiwis) and E (present in various oils, wheat germ, butter and dried fruit), which contribute to adequate hydration of the eye .

Pay attention to PC and TV

Fare some breaks while using the PC. The law provides for a 10-minute break every two hours: you simply need to look away from the monitor and look elsewhere, for example taking up that amount of time to make phone calls, discuss with colleagues, go to the bathroom.

Regardless of which TV model you choose, it matters don’t watch TV in the dark, otherwise the eye gets very tired to follow what appears on the screen. The best thing would be to place a lamp behind the sofa, facing the TV, but in such a way that it doesn’t reflect on the screen.

The useful tips

• Never rub with your fingers, because your hands could be dirty and therefore carry germs or bacteria inside the eye. Also, rubbing against the eye could scratch the cornea, the outer lens of the eye, if abrasive agents such as sand have entered the eye.
• When you are outdoors, wear gloves as much as possible sunglasses and maybe a cap with a visor.
• Carefully take care of the hygiene of the eyelid margin, using specific products to remove make-up residues.
• Adequately humidify the environments to prevent the eyes from drying out too much.
• Not smoking: smoking is harmful to eye health.
• Pay attention to air conditioning systems, which dehumidify the air too much and create excessive ventilation. If needed, use room humidifiers.

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