It’s not for nothing that they say: “Aware is forearmed.” Often, most of us, having discovered the first malfunctions in the body’s functioning, panic and turn to medical encyclopedias, after which we begin to “suffer” from an unusually terrible, rare disease. But in reality everything turns out to be much simpler and more prosaic. Therefore, the best thing to do, when something bothers you, is to immediately visit a doctor, if possible maintaining the adequacy of actions before visiting a specialist.
So, let's take a look at the well-known symptom of eye discomfort. Let's figure out why they sting, sometimes to the point of watery eyes, what this is connected with and how to deal with it. So what to do if your eyes sting? Let's understand the reasons.
Causes
Incorrectly selected vision correction products
If your eyes burn and your head hurts some time after using vision correction products, the reason is the incorrectly selected optical power of the lenses.
At the same time, profuse lacrimation appears. To eliminate the problem, you need to contact a specialist, undergo an examination and select vision correction products with an ophthalmologist.
Cosmetical tools
Some household chemicals and cosmetics cause allergic reactions, manifested by burning, redness, and swelling. The reaction begins with itching and tingling, then other symptoms appear.
As a rule, the burning sensation under, in or around the eyes goes away some time after removing eye makeup. When purchasing a new eye cream, lotion or makeup remover, you should consult a dermatologist.
Climatic conditions
Swimming in salt water, working in a dusty environment, strong winds or working under the scorching sun leads to the appearance of this symptom. The eyes work very hard to focus on the desired object.
With severe overexertion, pain appears in the temples, the eyes burn, itch and turn red.
Treatment is symptomatic. Medicines are prescribed to get rid of unpleasant symptoms. Moisturizing and anti-inflammatory drops are prescribed.
Hay fever
The eyes are the first target for allergies to dust, pollen, and pet dander. Hay fever is expressed in redness of the mucous membrane, irritation, profuse lacrimation, and increased sensitivity to light.
Heat in the eyes and increased dryness are possible. Hay fever also causes burning and pain.
Allergic reactions are treated with antihistamines, vasoconstrictors, moisturizers and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are sometimes prescribed.
The choice of means is the prerogative of the ophthalmologist. Depends on the cause of the allergic reaction.
Demodectic mange of the eyelids
This is a chronic disease caused by mites parasitizing the body. They cannot be seen without a microscope, so you need to visit an ophthalmologist.
In addition to severe burning and dryness, demodicosis is manifested by inflammation and hyperemia.
Demodicosis is treated with medications. Therapy is long and painstaking. The following drugs are used for treatment:
- antibiotics and antiseptics (Dimexide, Ciprofloxacin);
- Metronidazole;
- cholinomimetics (Physostigmine, Tosmilen, Armin);
- gels and drops to restore the functions and properties of the tear film.
Sty
A stye develops when the gland in the eyelid becomes blocked. The first signs of the disease are slight redness and itching, the affected area is sensitive. In the future, burning in the eyes and lacrimation, sensitivity to light and swelling occur.
At the last stage, a purulent head appears with contents inside. The pain when pressing on the inflamed area increases.
Hordeolum goes away on its own within a few weeks and usually does not require treatment. However, to prevent the development of infection and get rid of unpleasant symptoms, Sulfacyl sodium eye drops and antibacterial ointments are prescribed.
Blepharitis
Burning eyelids indicate the onset of an inflammatory process called blepharitis. The disease is accompanied by swelling, itching, increased sensitivity to light, redness and pain when blinking. During the period of exacerbation, the pathology leads to a burning sensation in the eye, loss of eyelashes, and ulcers.
Blepharitis is treated with antibacterial medications and anti-inflammatory drugs. When scales appear, use brilliant green and an aqueous solution of calendula.
Conjunctivitis
This is the most common disease that causes a constant burning sensation in the eyes. Pathology can be infectious or non-infectious, but manifests itself predominantly in the same way.
Conjunctivitis is characterized by:
- hyperemia;
- itching;
- increased lacrimation;
- mucous or purulent discharge from the eyes;
- cephalgia;
- enlarged lymph nodes;
- decreased visual acuity.
Treatment of conjunctivitis is aimed at eliminating the cause that caused inflammation of the mucous membrane. After getting rid of the main cause, the unpleasant symptoms will go away.
Conjunctivitis is treated with ointments and drops with antibacterial and antiviral effects. For the allergic form of the disease, antihistamines are prescribed.
Sjögren's syndrome
This is an autoimmune systemic lesion of connective tissue. Sjögren's syndrome can be primary or secondary. Characterized by xerophthalmia, xerostomia. Loss of strength, pain in joints and muscles appears.
With Sjögren's syndrome, the eyes burn severely, the mucous membrane turns red and swells. The pathology is treated symptomatically.
For severe dry eyes, which manifests itself in the morning and throughout the day, and its accompanying symptoms, such as burning, itching, a feeling of sand in the eyes, the use of Cationorm cationic emulsion is recommended. Cationorm drops restore all three layers of the tear film, moisturize for a long time and eliminate discomfort in the eyes. The use of Cationorm drops prevents further development of the syndrome. The drops contain no preservatives and can be used with lenses.
To eliminate dryness and burning of the eyes that occur sporadically, usually in the late afternoon after long visual work, drops based on ultra-high molecular weight hyaluronic acid - Ocutiarz - are suitable.
Okutiarz drops quickly eliminate dryness and burning in the eyes, and are comfortable to use and store. They do not contain preservatives and are also used in conjunction with contact lenses.
For people with complaints of periodic dry eyes and lacrimation and the inability to instill drops during the day, an eye gel with carbomer in maximum concentration - Oftagel - is suitable. The gel can be used once a day at night, this will be enough for the entire next day.
For dryness, moisturizing drops are prescribed (for example, Artificial tears, Hyphenosis); for burning eyes, compresses of chamomile, blueberries and barberries are prescribed.
Hyperthyroidism
The disease leads to damage to the optic nerve. Characterized by sweating, increased body temperature, diarrhea, abdominal pain and changes in the eyes (sandy feeling, bulging eyes, blurred vision, burning sensation).
Hyperthyroidism is treated conservatively and surgically. Drug treatment is used as preparation for surgery.
Distichiasis
This is a condition in which an additional row of eyelashes grows. This causes a burning sensation around the eyes.
The disease can only be treated surgically. The area where excess eyelashes grow is removed. Other treatment methods are ineffective because the risk of relapse is high.
Lagophthalmos
The ophthalmic condition is characterized by the inability to completely close the eyelids. For this reason, the eyes dry out, begin to itch and burn. Redness of the mucous membrane, pain in the eyes and temples appears.
Treatment is based on eliminating the causes. To prevent the mucous membrane from drying out, artificial tears and Furacilin solution are prescribed for disinfection.
Eye diseases
This is the second, and in terms of frequency of cases, perhaps the first cause of redness, profuse lacrimation and cutting pain in the eyes. If you wake up in the morning and feel a tingling sensation in your eye, and in the mirror you see that it is seriously red and swollen, then it’s time to go to the ophthalmologist, because this may be one of the first signs of conjunctivitis - inflammation of the retina, which is caused by infection. True, there are a number of other diseases that manifest themselves with similar symptoms (tingling and redness of the eyes).
In the case of an infectious eye infection (for example, the eyelids sting due to blepharitis and barley, which are also infectious diseases), the necessary treatment is prescribed by a doctor. However, do not forget a few basic truths. For a viral infection, for example, herpes, influenza, it is necessary to take antiviral drugs. The most effective among them is interferon, which is produced in various pharmacological forms. In general, interferon is a substance produced by the human body, which is synthesized on the 7th day from the onset of the disease, precisely to repel various types of viruses by the immune system. However, for example, this same herpes is very latent to the interferon produced and is therefore dangerous. In other words, the body initially does not recognize herpes as a virus, which requires urgent production of interferon to combat. That is why you need to start treatment immediately.
In the case of a bacterial infection, which is most often caused by staphylococci and streptococci, it is worth acting comprehensively, including antibiotics in therapy. The human body is not capable of producing substances that can kill a particular infection completely, so the use of antibacterial agents is mandatory. But our body can keep invading infections under control for quite a long time due to its own immunity, for which it is necessary to strengthen the immune system. In this regard, vitamin C, retinol, and B vitamins are becoming universal remedies.
Diagnostics
Diagnosis is carried out if burning is the cause of the pathological condition. In case of injury, burn or prolonged burning, you must make an appointment with an ophthalmologist for a thorough examination of the fundus.
After diagnostic measures, appropriate treatment is prescribed. To establish a diagnosis, the following tests are performed:
- ophthalmoscopy;
- reaction of the pupils to a light stimulus;
- visual acuity;
- degree of photoreceptor sensitivity.
If an infectious disease is suspected, a bacteriostatic study is carried out, blood tests are taken to identify the pathogenic microorganism and medications are prescribed.
Contact an ophthalmologist if the burning sensation appears periodically, but no other signs are observed. Many diseases do not immediately appear; at this stage, they can be diagnosed earlier and treated quickly.
Summing up
You need to remember that there are only three reasons for eye irritation and watery eyes: a temporary irritant, an allergic reaction and an infection. In case of short-term irritation, everything is simple: you need to rinse your eyes and drip soothing drops. With allergies, in general, it’s also not very difficult, because an adult, as a rule, already knows whether he is prone to allergies or not. But in the case of eye infections, everything is quite serious. Therefore, if the symptoms of eye stinging, irritation and watery eyes do not go away within 24 hours, a trip to the ophthalmologist is mandatory.
Prevention
A number of recommendations will help to minimize exposure to the disease:
- When working at a computer for a long time, it will help prevent dry eye syndrome. Use moisturizing drops.
- Contact lenses and glasses for correcting visual perception should be selected with an ophthalmologist after undergoing a series of examinations. You can't buy at random.
- When working with chemicals, welding or metal cutting equipment, use protective equipment for the optical system.
- Do not use other people's cosmetics. Many diseases are transmitted.
- Wash your eyes daily with cool water. Do this twice a day.
- Be sure to wash off your makeup before going to bed.
- Start treating allergies long before they appear.
- Blink more often when watching movies or prolonged visual stress.
To avoid progression of the disease, do not delay visiting an ophthalmologist. If you experience any discomfort, seek help, even with increased eye fatigue.
Allergy
An allergic reaction is also a fairly common cause, which is manifested by the symptom of stinging eyes. Moreover, due to allergies, the same conjunctivitis often occurs. At the same time, it is not at all difficult to distinguish temporary eye irritation from permanent allergies. If the eyes sting when any irritant appears and tears flow from certain substances nearby, then these symptoms will not disappear until their cause - the allergen - is eliminated.
Allergy treatment should also be comprehensive. Here it is necessary to use eye drops to eliminate irritation of the mucous membrane and additionally take antihistamines that suppress the reaction to the allergen. It is also very important to watch your diet.
Video
This video will tell you about the possible causes of burning and feeling of sand in the eyes.
Burning eyes are not the most pleasant thing you can experience in your life. And unfortunately you will definitely encounter it. An isolated manifestation of this sensation is difficult to find in nature; most often it is a component of a symptom complex, which includes sensations of burning, stinging, pain, redness, lacrimation and photophobia.
If your face is on fire
The sign prophesies that someone remembers
. To find out whether they think well of you or not, you need to take a gold wedding ring or any other gold thing that you are wearing and run it across your face from top to bottom. A stripe remains on the face - an indicator:
- If the stripe is light
, then they remember you well. - If it’s red
, then the person has not yet decided whether to think positively or negatively about you. - If the stripe is dark
in color, your ill-wisher is thinking about you. In this case, protect yourself from negative information with spells against damage or the evil eye, and if you don’t know any, then read the “Our Father” prayer.
Why do my cheeks burn? Signs
When your cheeks are burning, the sign promises something pleasant: your sweetheart is talking about you. Most often, young people who are in love and are only thinking about legitimizing their relationship and always being together have their cheeks burning.
Doctors have a different opinion on this matter. Redness of the cheeks indicates that this may be the beginning of a cold and it is necessary to immediately measure the temperature.
Why are your ears burning? Folk signs
If your ears are burning, signs say that someone is gossiping about you. It is believed that on a subconscious level a person perceives information that someone is discussing him. Some people feel quite sensitively any vibrations that concern them, while others are less sensitive to such things.
Doctors say in this regard that the ears turn red and burn when a person is suddenly afraid of something. In this case, a sharp release of adrenaline occurs and blood can rush to certain parts of the body.
Why the right ear is burning: a sign
According to the sign, they say something good about you. And if you guess who might be talking about you, your ear will immediately stop burning.
Elderly people especially believe in such signs, probably because this belief originated in the distant past. Today's youth do not always pay attention to this kind of thing.
Why is the left ear burning: a sign
If your left ear is on fire, the sign predicts that someone is speaking badly about you at the moment. And an energy attack is directed at you, most likely unconscious. Usually in such cases, general health may even worsen.
Other body parts in folk signs
If you accidentally bite your tongue
, the sign says that you should hold your tongue to avoid unpleasant conversations and unpleasant emotions associated with it. Biting your tongue during communication indicates that you wanted to blurt out something unnecessary or lie. On the other hand, maybe at this moment someone is speaking badly about you, and you felt it on a subconscious level.
We all know how unpleasant it is to hit your elbow:
It's as if my hand is being electrocuted. By convention, this indicates that someone is thinking about you.
If you hit your left elbow
- someone suspects you of something, thinks badly of you, and if they
are right
, then they admire you and approve of your actions. Another sign predicts that hitting someone with your elbow means trouble. But this prophecy can be avoided: you need to rub the bruise and read a prayer.
If you hit your knee
- expect a long journey.
