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Symptoms

In addition to eye pain, there are additional symptoms that indicate a pathological process:

• intense itchy areas;
• burning;
• feeling of pain;
• copious secretion of tear secretion;
• blurred picture;
• formation of suppuration;
• increased dryness of the mucous membrane;
• feeling of the presence of foreign particles;
• soreness when pressed;
• swelling of the eyelids;
• hyperemia of the conjunctiva or sclera.

Causes

The occurrence of pain is caused by pathological conditions of the visual apparatus due to exposure to the following factors:

• Failure to comply with hygiene standards. Discomfort in the morning appears due to unwashed makeup in the evening and the accumulation of excess dust on the eyelashes.
• Overstrain of the visual apparatus. Prolonged work in front of a gadget monitor or activities with small particles in poor lighting leads to deterioration in the functionality of the eyes. Overexertion leads to morning discomfort and increased tearfulness.
• Failure to comply with the rules for using contact correction products. In this case, the symptom develops when the product is unsuitable or worn for a long time. Infection of the visual organ is possible due to improper care of the device.
• Non-compliance with the daily routine. Working at night and sleeping less than 6 hours leads to eye strain, as they do not have time to recover.
• Damage to the mucous membrane. Against the background of irritation, an inflammatory reaction, and small particles getting into the eyes, mechanical injuries to the visual apparatus occur. Harm to the organ can be caused by working with chemically active compounds.
• Allergic manifestations. The action of the allergen leads to the development of irritation and hyperemia of the conjunctiva. Aggressive components include animal hair, food, plant pollen or mosquito bites.
• Colds. Due to inflammation of the nasolacrimal duct or sinusitis, pain develops in the eye area. A strong and prolonged cough puts additional stress on the organ.
• Drying of the mucous membrane of the eyes. Since the surface of the eyeball interacts with environmental factors, it is susceptible to particularly pronounced effects. Due to smoke and excess dust in the room, strong wind, and dry air, the mucous membrane does not have time to clean itself and begins to dry out.
• Hormonal changes. At the stage of gestation or adolescence, a change in hormonal levels is observed, which affects not only vision function.

Pain syndrome in the morning indicates ophthalmological diseases of the visual organs:

• conjunctivitis;
• dacryocystitis;
• keratitis;
• glaucoma;
• uveitis;
• cyclit.

If pain persists during the day, you should contact an ophthalmologist to find out the provoking root causes and eliminate them.

What kind of pain can there be under the upper eyelid?

If the eye under the upper eyelid hurts so much that it hurts to press, the following symptoms of pathology are possible:

• discharge of pus;
• pain when pressing;
• redness and swelling;
• heat.

Due to trauma, pressure on the upper eyelid is accompanied by discomfort, swelling and increased tear production. If there is a stye (boil) under the upper eyelid, the eye hurts when blinking, the inflamed eyelid swells and turns red.

An abscess, that is, purulent-necrotic inflammation of tissue, is provoked by bacteria. With the disease, it’s not just the eye that hurts under the upper eyelid. The diagnosis is accompanied by the following symptoms: severe swelling, drooping eyelid, redness. The disease can be life-threatening, so you should see a doctor immediately.

There is another serious illness, phlegmon - inflammation of the tissue, which has no specific boundaries. There are different localizations, depending on which the symptoms differ:

• eyelid – the eye hurts a lot;
• lacrimal sac - a purulent formation appears;
• eye sockets - the eyeball becomes motionless, the temperature rises, and vision decreases.

Infection with phlegmon often penetrates the blood, affecting surrounding tissues or even the membrane of the brain.

With conjunctivitis, the eye under the upper eyelid hurts as if something had hit it. With the bacterial form, pus is released, and with the viral form, the eyeball becomes very red.

Do not forget that the listed diseases and even a slight injury to the eye can cause vision problems. To avoid such consequences, you need to undergo a complete diagnosis.

Treatment

In therapy to eliminate morning discomfort, not only medications are prescribed, but also a series of preventive recommendations. If a patient has pathological conditions, traditional medicine methods also effectively help, which is not so effective for eye diseases.

Drops

To eliminate the symptom in the morning, topical medications are used:

• Aktipol. The main purpose of the drug is immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects. Eliminates keratitis and conjunctivitis. Drops are also prescribed to eliminate dry mucous membrane syndrome.
• Tobrex. The medicine is characterized by a wide spectrum of effects in cases of lesions by pathological microflora. The product is intended to eliminate cyclitis, conjunctivitis, blepharitis and keratitis.
• Opatanol. The product relieves allergic manifestations. The cost is about 480 rubles.

Regardless of the versatility of the drug, before using it, consultation with an ophthalmologist is necessary, which is necessary to prevent complications of the disease.

Traditional methods

To eliminate the pain syndrome that appears after sleep, traditional methods will help:

• Lotions made from a decoction of chamomile and sage. For this, a decoction of pharmaceutical herbal preparations is used. To obtain the mixture, you need to brew a bag of herbs in a cup and let the solution cool. Cold decoction is used to apply lotions for up to 15 minutes. The frequency of the procedure does not exceed 6 times.
• A decoction based on string, dill and sage seeds. To obtain a healing mixture, use sachets of the mixture purchased at a pharmacy. Pour 200 ml of boiling water over the herbs and let it brew. After cooling, apply gauze or cotton wool soaked in the broth to the eyelid. The duration of the manipulation is about 20 minutes. The frequency of repetitions is no more than 5 times.
• Infusion of trefoil, yarrow and rose hips. To obtain the mixture, you will need a thermos, into which 3 tablespoons of each component are added. Pour boiling water over the herbs and infuse for about 4 hours. You should drink the decoction before meals with the addition of honey and lemon.

How to relieve eye pain yourself

To prevent the occurrence of various types of eye diseases and normalize eye function, current ophthalmology offers various medications to improve vision. Traditional medicine also has a number of healing remedies. They can only be used as preventive measures.

There are many recipes for pain relief:

1. Eye drops. All ingredients should be taken one teaspoon at a time. Mix mint juice, honey and water. Water must be taken from natural sources; water from a spring is perfect. You need to put three drops in your eyes every day, in the morning and at night, for ten days. After the course of treatment, the patient sees the world in new colors. If necessary, therapy can be repeated.
2. A herbal compress made from cilantro will help improve vision and relieve muscle strain. You need to finely chop the cilantro and add chalk and aloe juice in equal proportions. Apply the compress at night, for a quarter of an hour on the eye area. In the morning you need to perform a therapeutic eye massage.
3. An excellent preventive measure would be the following remedy: a teaspoon of onion juice should be mixed with a large spoon of honey. Let the mixture sit for a day. Lubricate your eyelids with this mixture. After this, wash your eyes with warm water.
4. You can make lotions from fresh cucumbers. Pour half a glass of hot water over the cucumber peel and add a pinch of soda. Mix everything well. Apply eye lotions every day in the evening. In addition to medicinal properties, these lotions also have cosmetic value, the result of which will be smooth skin around the eyes.
5. Mix one part of dill, marshmallow and horsetail seeds with two parts of chicory flowers and rose petals. Three large spoons of this mixture are poured into a glass of water, brought to a boil and allowed to cool. Apply three drops to your eyes three times a day.

Prevention

Among the preventive recommendations for eliminating morning discomfort are:

• elimination of the root causes of pain in the visual apparatus;
• use of cosmetics with hypoallergenic composition;
• carrying out wet cleaning in the premises of stay;
• long walks in the fresh air, except in windy weather;
• when working at the monitor for a long time, take a 15-minute rest once an hour;
• night sleep lasting at least 8 hours;
• compliance with the rules of hygienic care of the visual apparatus;
• in case of discomfort when wearing a contact correction device, it is necessary to purchase another more suitable one;
• do not clean lenses with dirty hands and do not apply the solution twice;
• promptly carry out therapy to eliminate colds;
• consult an endocrinologist to prevent hormonal surges;
• in the presence of chronic pathologies, it is recommended to treat them;
• balance your diet.

To eliminate eye strain, special gymnastics are recommended:

1. Sit in a comfortable position, preferably sit on a chair;
2. close your eyes intensely several times in a row;
3. Draw a circle clockwise with your gaze;
4. repeat the exercise identically in the other direction;
5. draw vertical lines with your gaze from top to bottom and vice versa;
6. repeat a similar exercise with a horizontal position.

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Pain after a night's sleep does not always signal the presence of a disease, but it does indicate pathological processes in the eye area. Both pharmaceutical medications and traditional medicine recipes will help eliminate discomfort after sleep. If pain persists for more than a day, consultation with an ophthalmologist is necessary.

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Change in visual acuity

If you did not buy new optics and follow all the wearing rules, but the pain does not go away, your vision may have changed. Your first steps are to take off your glasses and make an appointment with a doctor. After diagnosis, he will write a new prescription and give the necessary recommendations.

So, competent selection and proper use of spectacle correction devices, as well as systematic visits to the ophthalmologist, will relieve you of pain and other possible problems. Don't try to save money on glasses. Purchasing a low-quality product will lead to even greater costs in the future.

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