itchy eyes

ITCHY EYES

Causes & Treatment

Anatomy of the Eye

ITCHY EYES

ITCHY ARE EXTREMELY COMMON AFFECTING ALL AGE GROUPS AND RACES AROUND THE WORLD

ITCHY EYES: CAUSES

THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME COMMON CAUSES OF ITCHY EYES

1) ALLERGIES

The most common cause of itchy eyes.

Treatment: Remove exposure to allergen

2) DRY EYES

Dry eyes occur when your eyes do not produce enough tears, or produce tears that can’t effectively keep your eyes moist.

Treatment: Tear Drops, fish oils, glasses.

3) Blepharitis

Blepharitis is an eye condition characterized by chronic inflammation of the eyelid often caused by bacterial infection. Typically eyelashes fall out

Treatment: Hygiene and antibiotics

ITCHY EYES: SYMPTOMS & SIGNS

THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME COMMON SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS OF ITCHY EYES

1) WATER EYES

RED BLOODSHOT EYES

SWOLLEN EYELIDS

BLURRED VISION

OTHER SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Inability to open eye due to swelling Congestion; difficulty breathing;

wheezing Sneezing or runny nose

ITCHY EYES:PREVENTION

1) Avoid Allergens 2) Take Anti-histamines & De-

Congestants 3) Visit an Ophthalmologist 4) Wear glasses in areas to avoid dust

getting in eyes

ITCHY EYES:PREVENTION CONT’DINDOOR PRACTICES:

Vacuum regularly to reduce dust and pet dander. Keep your windows shut to reduce outdoor

allergens. Keep your pets out of bedrooms or areas you spend

a lot of time in. Run your air conditioner to reduce indoor allergens,

and keep your air filters and air ducts clean. Avoid smoking in rooms with little or no ventilation.

ITCHY EYES:PREVENTION CONT’DOUTDOOR PRACTICES:

Take precautions before doing yard work. Wear a face mask and gloves.

Take a shower after being outside to wash away allergens that have clung to your hair and skin.

Dry clothes as far away from plants as possible

ICTHY EYE: TREATMENT

1) ANTIHISTAMINES (ORAL OR IN EYES DROPS)

ICTHY EYE: TREATMENT

DO NOT RUB EYES

STRATEGIES TO AVOID RUBBING EYES

1) Use a wet cloth or dry handkerchief and NOT HANDS

2) Run water over the eyes

3) Apply Eyedrops and antihistamines

4) If hands have to be used – DO NOT RUB hard and fast, avoid using nails and press on affected areas. Ensure hands are washed before touching eyes

If hands have to be used – DO NOT RUB hard and fast, avoid using nails and press on affected areas. Ensure hands are washed before touching eyes

DO NOT SCRATCH

REASONS TO NOT RUB EYES

1) IT DOES NOT WORK

Ironically, rubbing your eyes to relieve the itching releases even more histamines. This actually makes the itching even worse. So if rubbing your eyes doesn't even work, is it really worth taking all these risks? Don’t think so…..


2) IT CAUSES SUPERFICIAL AGEING

The skin around your eyes is one of the first areas on your face to show signs of aging. Rubbing your eyes can break tiny blood vessels under the skin's surface adding years to your appearance


3) IT CAUSES PUFFY EYES


4) IT CAUSES CROW'S FEET

Crows' feet are small wrinkles which appear around the eye, classically starting at the outer corner of the eye.


5) IT CAUSES DROOPING EYELIDS


2) IT CAUSES DARK CIRCLES UNDER EYES

Causes of Dark Lines

Poor Sleep Ageing Fatigue Pregnancy and Menstruation Imbalanced Diet (lack of iron and

Vitamin K Hereditary Dehydration Stress

Causes of Dark Lines

Over-exposure to sun Medications Iron Deficiency Anemia Continual Eye Rubbing: Constantly rubbing the eye-area

due to dryness and itchiness may cause the development of dark eye circles. Moisturize the eye-area besides rubbing, to avoid this problem.

Smoking and Excess dietary salt: Allergies Liver and Kidney Disease Skin Color (more common in Black People)

DARK LINE TREATMENT OPTIONS

THERE ARE SEVERAL TREATMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO REDUCE OR REMOVE DARK LINES


WASH THE EYES WITH COLD WATER DAILY


WEARING GLASSES WHEN OUT IN THE SUN


PLACE COLD CUCUMBER SLICE ON EYES


APPLY APPLE CIDER VINEGAR TO SKIN


APPLY TUMERIC POWDER TO FACE


PLACES POTATO SLICES UNDER EYES


PLACE CHAMOMILE TEA BAGS ON EYES


PLACE COLD SPOONS ON EYES


SLEEPING ON YOUR BACK


APPLYING COCONUT OIL TO SKIN


OIL PULLING


Apply Witch Hazel to area below eyes


Apply Fennel mix to area under eyes


Detox


Acupressure


Almond Oil


Yoga exercise and asana


Apply Avocado on area below eyes


Hemorrhoid cream


ROSE WATER


EYE MASSAGE


MINT LEAVES


Use tomato Juice and apple juice


Apply Castor Oil on area below eyes


Aloe Vera Gel


Apply Cornflour mix below eyes


Parijat (Night Jasmine) Mixture


Substance rich in Vitamin E and K

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