Demodectic eye: causes, symptoms, treatment

Demodectic eye - a disease of the organs of vision, which has a chronic character and very unpleasant manifestations.The disease is parasitic, caused by insects - a tick of a microscopic size, leads to lacrimation, inflammatory processes, a decrease in the level of vision. In this article, we'll look at the peculiarities of this disease, find out what causes and symptoms of demodectic eyes, learn how to diagnose and treat this unpleasant pathology.

Description

As already mentioned, demodicosis of the eye - a disease of a parasitic nature, is caused by a tick: the insect settles at the base of the eyelashes.Code of the disease according to the ICD is B88.0, the international name is another ascariosis.

Note that the tick that causes the disease is an insect common, and lives on the skin in about 90% of all people.

However, most of the "owners" of the parasite do not even suspect its presence. The mite manifests itself only at the moment of weakening the immunity of a person.

Often demodicosis is manifested not as an independent disease, but as one of the symptoms of other pathologies.

Causes

The immediate cause is the microscopic pliers multiplying in the region of the hair bulbs of the eyelashes.In addition to eyelashes, insects can settle in the sebaceous glands, the cartilaginous tissue of the eyelids.

The indirect causes that cause demodicosis of the eyes are as follows:

• Spring-summer period, when the air is well warmed.
• If the apartment is too hot, the risk of "picking up" the tick increases.
• Ticks love clean skin, so, oddly enough, but for often showering people these insect parasites are more dangerous.
• Infectious diseases can serve as provoking demodekoz factors.

Some pathologies of the body are also risk factors: this includes endocrine disorders, liver diseases, disruptions in the digestive tract, increased acidity of the epidermis.

In case of vision problems, the probability of demodicosis increases.Including myopia and hyperopia are risk factors. In elderly people, demodecosis is much more common than in young people.

With a decrease in immunity, the likelihood of acquiring ticks increases.Wrong food, built on the predominance of fatty, fried foods, too, can become a provoker for demodicosis. Abuse of sunbathing, saunas, taking drugs with hormonal components - all this contributes to the appearance of the disease.

Symptoms

We learn how this disease manifests itself.

The person feels fatigue of the eyes, the eyelids become heavy.In the area of ​​eyelashes, burning, itching can be felt. Sometimes it is possible to hurt the eyes.

Itching and burning usually intensifies after you have removed eye makeup or applied a cream. The thing is that the composition of some cosmetics is an excellent (and natural) environment for the rapid growth of parasites.

Discharge from the eye, similar to the manifestations of conjunctivitis.The liquid has an adhesive consistency, sometimes contains purulent components. Between the eyelashes are formed keratin crusts: as a result, it is likely the appearance of pustules.

Sometimes there is a dry eye syndrome, as well as a decrease in the sensitivity of the cornea.And, as a rule, the disease is always accompanied by inflammatory processes. Often in the century barley is formed. In addition, during the disease, a person has photophobia.

Since the products of mites have a strong allergic properties, people with hypersensitivity often develop a skin rash.

Skin rash with demodicosis

Complications

Often demodicosis, even though completely cured, leads to the development of relapses.If the disease is not treated, or if treatment is wrong, eyelashes are likely to fall out. The edges of the eyelids increase in volume, which causes their incomplete closure. In addition, an untreated disease leads to the development of blepharoconjunctivitis - a complex inflammatory pathology of the eyes.

Sometimes the formation of chalazion - gradovonovnyh seals in the cartilaginous tissue of the eyelids becomes a complication.

Halalyzions are only surgically removed.

Another complication is keratitis, leading to a clouding of the cornea.With this disease on the eyeball, a thorn is formed, seriously impairing the sight and appearance of a person. It is also possible to develop uevita - a vascular inflammatory disease. When you leave the person feels a sharp decline in performance, pain and redness of the eyes, a significant deterioration in vision.

Keratite

It is especially dangerous when demodicosis from the acute phase turns into a chronic one.In this case, relapses will occur regularly, methodically poisoning a person's life. As a result of chronic demodecosis, many develop complications of a mental nature: depression, nervous disorders, neuroses.

Diagnostics

As a rule, when visiting an ophthalmologist, a patient with demodicosis complains of pain in the eyelids.The specialist conducts an external examination of the eyes, and also takes samples of excreta and other biomaterials in order to identify the causative agents of the disease.

Usually, in order to diagnose demodicosis, you need to take 4 eyelashes from every century, then thoroughly examine them under a microscope. If the cause is mites, the latter will be clearly visible under a strong increase.

Demodex under the microscope

In detail, tell the doctor about all the symptoms. This will help to diagnose the disease more quickly and accurately.

Treatment

Medicated

In the traditional therapy of demodicosis, the life cycle of parasites is taken into account first: the duration of treatment is usually one and a half months.Next, consider the main methods and tools used in the treatment of this disease.

Tar soap

This means of hygiene is used to wash the face and eyes.Its positive effect is based on the inclusion in the natural antiseptic - birch tar. At washing it is recommended to do or make simultaneously a massage of eyelids which will help or assist to release or take out more quickly veki from vydeleny.

Tar soap with demodicosis

Antiseptics

Along with the use of tar soap, it is possible to treat the edges of the eyelids with alcohol, as well as with alcoholic tinctures of eucalyptus and calendula.This treatment reduces the activity of parasites, contributes to faster healing.

Spirituous tincture of eucalyptus

Alcohol-containing drugs should be recommended by a doctor, as well as a prescribed scheme of use. Otherwise, you can burn a mucous eye.

Drops

In the treatment of this disease, Karbahol drops or their analogs are often used.However, demodicosis does not require the instillation of drops directly into the eyes: the agents are applied to the edges of the eyelids. As a result of this treatment, the eye muscle contraction occurs, and the contents of the glands come out to the outside along with the parasites.In addition to Carbachol, Physostigmine and Fosfakol drops are well suited for the treatment of this disease.

Carbachol Drops

In addition to these, drops with an antibacterial effect may be useful: their effect is necessary when demodicosis leads to an inflammatory process.Most often, ophthalmologists are appointed in this case:

• Levomycetin;
• Tebrone;
• Ciprofloxacin;
• Dexa-gentamicin.

Bury the eye drops only in the event that demodicosis led to conjunctivitis.

Gels

Special gels with bactericidal effect can provide invaluable help in the treatment of demodectic infections.Most often with the purpose of therapy, the gel is used Demolon: the drug is applied at the edge of the eyelids twice a day.The course of treatment is standard - one and a half months. Also great for treating demodicosis gel Stopdemodex: use this tool should be similar to the previous one.

Gel "Demolon"

Blepharogel can also help get rid of parasites in the centuries.This drug is most conveniently applied with the help of a cotton swab, during the application it is recommended to do eyelid massage. Blepharogel is applied twice a day.

Before using drops or gels, clean eyelids and eyelashes from the adhering secret and crusts. Thus, you remove the microflora useful for parasites, and clear access for medicines.

Ointments

In this category of medicines, we note permetrine ointment.The agent is characterized by a pronounced insecticidal and acaricidal effect. The drug, when properly applied, completely destroys the parasites. Use the tool twice a day, the course - two weeks.

Permetrine ointment

For children under the age of three, this ointment is not used.

In addition to the previous ointment, you can also use the Yam tool.It is a dermatological drug, the effect of which is fatal for fungus and parasites. Apply Ointment Yam follows two times a day with a general course of two weeks.

You can use and Ichthyol ointment, which has a pronounced antibacterial effect.In addition to the destruction of harmful parasites, the ointment will also eliminate pain symptoms if the latter are present. Ichthyol ointment with demodicosis should be used three times a day.

Ichthyol ointment - anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and analgesic effect

Ichthyol ointment should never be put on the mucous eye.

Folk remedies

In addition to traditional therapy for demodicosis, it is quite possible to help yourself and folk methods.

Use home remedies can only be used as an adjunct to conservative treatment, and only after the approval of a physician. Independently folk remedies are best not to use, since negative consequences are likely: allergy, inflammation, infection. Next, consider the most effective in this case, home remedies and methods of treatment.

When the disease is recommended, rinse the eyes with medicinal plant infusions.As raw materials for infusions you can use:

• oak bark;
• flowers of chemist's chamomile;
• calendula;
• tansy.

Ingredients are convenient to buy in a pharmacy - any medicinal herbs are available there in dry form. As a natural ingredient for eye treatment, you can also use home-made aloe juice, which has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect.

Infusions are not only used for washing, but also for compresses and lotions.

Nutrition for demodicosis

The correct diet for this disease is important.Further we will result the recommendations concerning the menu at treatment of demodecosis.

Since often the disease leads to the appearance of allergic reactions, it is not recommended to eat food-allergens.These are cocoa-containing foods, citrus, sweet soda, egg protein.

The regularity of nutrition is extremely important in case of illness: think over your daily routine in such a way that it would be possible to organize a meal at the same time. It is best to sit at a table 4-5 times a day, portions at the same time should be small.

Give preference to natural products: coarse fiber, bread with bran, vegetables.Dairy products will also be useful.

Prevention

To ensure that demodicosis does not affect your eyes, first of all you must follow the rules of hygiene.In addition, during the treatment period, one should not forget that the disease is contagious.

Use for personal hygiene the eyes are not shared towels, and disposable special wipes: in this way you exclude the possibility of infection.

If there is a person with demodicosis in the house, all bed linen is subject to boiling and treatment with potent antimicrobial drugs.These measures are aimed at killing the mite. In addition, the bed linen must be thoroughly ironed with a hot iron. Clothing is best treated with alcohol, or you can also boil.

If before demodectic you used eye makeup: ink, pencils, shadows, then after diagnosing this disease from this cosmetics, even if expensive, you need to get rid of.Otherwise, it is likely to re-infection.

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conclusions

So, we learned what demodectic eyes are, and how to cope with this disease. As you can see, the disease is unpleasant enough to be ignored.Be sure to visit the doctor at the first alarm signs of demodicosis, and begin treatment without delay.Observe preventive measures, do not ignore the timely hygiene of the eyes, and avoid the risk factors associated with this disease: with timely treatment, you can avoid complications completely.