Why does the pain in the eye occur?

1 The main causes of

Eye pain is a pathological process that is only a symptom and indicates that there are some abnormalities in the body. Pain in the eyes of each patient is perceived individually. There may be a feeling that the eyes are pricking, cutting. There will be burning, itching, aching pain.

The reasons for the pain in the eye can be ophthalmic. For example, severe pain occurs with eye injuries, foreign body.

Pain in the eyes sometimes indicates a disease with blepharitis. Then the eyelids swell and blush, they peel around the edges, often there is a burning sensation, itching. In the morning on the eyelashes are formed crusts of mucus. There is dry mucosa, increased photosensitivity. With myopia in the eyes, there is a sharp pain when they get tired. There is such discomfort, as if sand was poured into eyes.

Severe pain in the eye occurs with exacerbations of glaucoma. Pain in the form of resi appears as a result of computer visual syndrome. It is not uncommon and a sharp pain in the eye, as if someone has a needle stitch. Such a feeling may indicate a wide range of problems. Immediately to establish the reasons can be difficult. Eyes can tingle due to excessive dryness of the mucosa, incorrectly selected glasses or lenses, various inflammations.

Causes of stitching pain in the eye can be:

• barley;
• foreign body;
• allergy;
• conjunctivitis;
• Eye contact with chemicals.

If the causes of stitching pain can not be established, the patient is referred to a neurologist. Pain in the eye can testify not only to eye diseases. It can indicate a violation of the cardiovascular system, problems with teeth, other malfunctions in the body. Pressure, the opening of the eyes can occur due to headaches. Severe pain in the eyes occurs in hypertensive patients. If the blood pressure rises sharply, the eyes will be ill because of this. The appearance of pains of a pressing and acute nature occurs with diseases of the teeth, dental pathologies.

2 Detailed examination of

The ophthalmologist should ask the patient in detail about the nature of pain in the eyes, its duration. Find out whether the pain is not related to the ingress of foreign bodies into the organs of vision, whether they are the cause of thermal or other burns.

In cases where the causes of pain in the eyes of others, the doctor performs diagnostics on the basis of:

• ultrasound studies;
• bacteriological analysis for infection;
• biomicroscopy;
• determining the thickness of the cornea( pachymetry);
• studies of the state of the cornea;
• study of the retina;
• definition of tear;
• studies peripheral vision;
• measurements of visual acuity;
• determination of intraocular pressure.

3 Ways of solving problems

For the treatment of pain in the eyes resort to medication. When the pain in the eyes is provoked by a viral or infectious disease, the doctor prescribes treatment with antibiotics, antihistamines and immunomodulators. The foreign body in the eye can also cause pain. In this case, it is carefully extracted. After that, the treatment is prescribed with antiseptic and antibacterial drugs. If the pain in the eye is a result of a common disease, the patient is referred to a specialist. To calm the eye pain, prescribe symptomatic drugs.

In parallel with drug treatment, you can successfully use home recipes. Eases pain in the eyes of decoctions cooked on the basis of seaweed, chamomile, plantain.

Help and applications of clay. They are applied to the eyelids. After drying the clay face rinsed with warm water or broths( infusions) of medicinal herbs. To reduce pain in the eyes, you can make lotions. Scroll on the meat grinder fresh celandine grass. A tablespoon of the obtained yellow-green mixture is dissolved in 1 glass of hot water. Bring the solution to a boil, boil for another 5 minutes. Strain, cool. Add a spoonful of honey.

Pain in the eye will subside, if you use home honey drops. For their preparation thick honey must be dissolved in boiled water( proportion 1: 2).Bury by drop twice a day.

4 Some tips

Eye pain can and should be prevented. Attention should be paid to your health. It is necessary to treat existing chronic diseases in a timely manner, not to allow the emergence of new ones.

It is necessary to observe the basic rules to avoid eye pain. Do not touch the eyes with dirty hands. For personal use, you should get yourself individual towels, detergents.

It should be twice a year to visit an ophthalmologist, follow all his recommendations.

When wearing glasses or lenses, they should be replaced in a timely manner with a change in vision. If necessary, undergo hardware treatment aimed at restoring vision. Daily do gymnastics for the eyes, in order to maintain the tone of the eye muscles.

You should organize your work at the computer. Alternate work and rest. From time to time to be distracted from work, go to the window and look into the distance, trying to look at some object on the street. In the summer, be sure to wear sunglasses. So you can protect yourself from possible sunburn of the cornea.

Observe safety regulations when working with harmful chemical and other active substances. Work in special clothes, gloves, and, if necessary, wear a mask or glasses.

"Fodder" your vision with useful berry vitamin teas and herbal remedies. Eat beekeeping products( if there is no allergy).They not only strengthen immunity, but also help cure some eye diseases. You should pay attention to your body as a whole. Quit smoking. Engage in hardening. Revise your daily diet. Exclude products that do not do any good to your health. Try to eat foods rich in vitamins and minerals. At the slightest discomfort in the eyes, seek medical help.