Burning eyes
This is how you get rid of them!
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Burning eyes are uncomfortable and painful. We’ll show you how to get rid of symptoms such as redness and the associated itching.
Probably everyone wants a carefree life without any symptoms. But instead we get annoyed by itchy, reddened and burning eyes, which are extremely painful. There are many different causes behind eye pain. What you can do against burning eyes – Brigitte enlighten you!
Concomitant symptoms
As if burning eyes weren’t already uncomfortable enough, they often occur in connection with other complaints. These include above all:
- reddened eyes
- increasing flow of tears
- increased blinking of eyes
- Itching on the edges of the eyelids
- a foreign body sensation in the eye
- increased slime formation
- general pain when opening the eyes
Burning eyes: possible causes
The list of possible causes of burning eyes is endless. The reasons range from eye strain, an allergy to a possible illness. Sometimes the causes are obvious if, for example, chlorinated water or sunscreen or shampoo got into the eye while showering. However, the cause of burning eyes is not always clear. We have therefore listed some of the possible triggers for you here.
The general rule: When eyes itch and sting, it is often a reaction to environmental factors. If there is a yellowish discharge in addition to the burning sensation, an infection with bacteria or viruses is very likely.
Eye strain
Our eyes are overused faster than we’d like. Working for hours on the computer, reading books, tablets or cell phones harm our eyes. The reason for this lies in the concentrated reading and working, and the little blinking, whereby our eyes are very stressed and often not sufficiently moisturized.
Dry eyes
Dry eyes can also be a cause of burning eyes. In this case, the natural tear fluid is insufficient to sufficiently moisten the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye. The insufficient production of tear fluid or an inadequate composition of the tear fluid are just two possible causes that the eyes start to sting, reddened, dry and tired. Drafts, dry air and tobacco smoke intensify the symptoms.
Allergies
Many of us suffer from allergies and often get burning eyes as a result. This is not only annoying, it can also be quite painful. If the symptoms appear especially in spring or summer, you should definitely consult a doctor and do an allergy test. Whether pollen, grass, house dust, animal hair or food, the list of possible causes for your burning eyes is large and should therefore be examined more closely.
contact lenses
Contact lens wearers are particularly troubled by environmental conditions. Wearing contact lenses puts extra stress on the eyes every day, which can lead to more burning eyes.
Conjunctivitis or corneal inflammation
Conjunctivitis and corneal inflammation are rather rare, but cannot be ruled out immediately. In this way, your burning eyes can announce conjunctivitis, which is why it can first be considered as the cause. If this is caused by bacteria, the doctor will give you antibiotic treatment. Corneal inflammation can also lead to burning eyes.
Taking medication
Unfortunately, drugs often have side effects. A reduced production of tear fluid is a possible trigger for especially dry, but also for burning eyes. Antihypertensive drugs, pain relievers, and drugs related to vitamin A are just a few examples that can cause eye pain. If the doctor determines that the ingestion is causing the discomfort in the eye, he will prescribe you an alternative medicinal product.
Diseases
Diseases such as rheumatism, diabetes or a thyroid disease can lead to eye wetting disorders with burning eyes as a result. In some cases it can also be an ocular rosacea; typical symptoms of the skin disease are red, sensitive and burning eyes and crusty eyelids. Chronic dry eyes, inflammation of the eyelid margin due to blocked sebum glands or, in particularly severe cases, inflammation of the choroid are other possibilities to be considered as a trigger.
What helps with burning eyes?
Burning eyes are super uncomfortable, so it is all the more important that you do something about it quickly.
- Cosmetic products such as shampoos, sunscreen or the like got in your eyes In this case, it will usually help if you rinse your burning eyes with clear water. If that doesn’t help, have someone look over the packaging instructions again, there may be tips noted there.
- are dry eyes For example, the cause of burning eyes, eye drops are advisable because they soothe irritated eyes and regenerate the natural tear film. In this way, the eye is sufficiently moistened again and is better protected from external influences such as wind. We recommend this to you eye drop, because they are well tolerated, particularly gentle on your eyes, contain important moisturizing substances such as hyaluronic acid and dexpanthenol and do not contain any colorants, fragrances or preservatives.
- This is also a suitable alternative to eye drops Eye spray. It is unpreserved and well tolerated, has little odor and is particularly recommended for sore eyes, pollen allergy, hay fever and for those who wear contact pillows. Simply spray on the closed eye.
- Allergy sufferers usually have prescription eye drops that alleviate the symptoms and prevent the eyes from drying out.
- Do you sit in front of the screen a lot for work and have your eyes so tired and burning as a result? Grab one Cooling mask, because it quickly relieves discomfort and relaxes the eyes. Simply place them on your closed eyelids for a few minutes and repeat the process as needed.
- Your burning eyes are not relieved even after several days, are super light sensitive and the pain is becoming more and more unpleasant? Go to the nearest ophthalmologist immediately and have your eyes examined thoroughly.
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