Inflammatory processes occurring in the eye area are quite common. Because of this, a number of unpleasant symptoms arise, which prevents living fully. To solve the problem, you should use proven pharmacies. Today they are released in the form of ointments, drops and sprays. Let us dwell on the most effective ointments against inflammation of the eyes.
Content
- 1Application area
- 2Features of preparations
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3List of drugs
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3.1Anti-allergic
- 3.1.1Hydrocortisone
- 3.1.2Actovegin
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3.2Antiviral drugs
- 3.2.1Oxolin
- 3.2.2Demazol
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3.3Antibacterial
- 3.3.1Tetracycline ointment
- 3.3.2Eubetal
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3.4Complex action
- 3.4.1Cornegel
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3.1Anti-allergic
- 4Recommendations for use
- 5Video
- 6conclusions
Application area
If a dust, infection or foreign object has penetrated the eye, it leads to the development of an inflammatory process.It affects the upper and lower eyelid, conjunctiva and cornea. Without proper treatment, the infectious process develops and penetrates into the internal parts of the eyeball. Inflammation can develop such symptoms as swelling, itching, redness of the skin. Often the development of lacrimation and purulent discharge.
The causative agents of the inflammatory process are viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, allergies or trauma to the eye.
In addition, inflammation can be a symptom of one of the following diseases:
- Abscess- an abscess, which was formed as a result of traumatizing the eyelid. As a rule, it occurs against the background of staphylococcal infection.
- Barley- a purulent inflammatory process that affects the hair follicle of the eyelash. Meibomite or internal barley is a type of this disease that affects the meibomian gland.
- Herpes- the disease has a viral origin. Is contagious, can occur if the rash is damaged.
- Blepharitis- pathological process is accompanied by abundant secretion of tear fluid, burning, secretions.
- Demodecosis. Its development is affected by demodex - a parasite, which lives in the upper layer of the epidermis.
- Conjunctivitis- conjunctiva is affected, which is characterized by hyperemia and abundant secretion of purulent discharge. There may be viral or bacterial etiology.
- Allergy.It leads to the development of itching and swelling.
Features of preparations
To treat the inflammatory process on the eye is quite difficult.In addition to complying with the rules of personal hygiene, it is necessary to use medicines prescribed by a doctor.
Often, ointments are used for treatment. Compared to drops, it will not be washed away by a tear and for a long time is on the affected area, has therapeutic effects.
Today ophthalmic ointments are presented in a wide range, but you need to use one that can eliminate the cause of the pathology. If you stop only the symptoms, the inflammations will develop further, which can lead to serious complications.
Each of the available drugs has its own therapeutic effect. They can be divided into several types, taking into account the cause of the development of the inflammatory process:
- antibacterial;
- antiviral;
- anti-inflammatory;
- antiparasitic;
- complex impact.
List of drugs
Anti-allergic
If the inflammation develops against the background of allergies, then you can use for its treatment hormonal and non-hormonal ointments.The first option is considered more effective, has a quick therapeutic effect, but not all can be used to apply such ointments, especially to children. Non-hormonal medications do not have contraindications, they are safer, but only act more slowly.
Hydrocortisone
It is a hormonal medication that helps to stop inflammation, swelling, itching, which are caused by an allergy.In the role of the main component is hydrocortisone. This hormone, due to which there is a rapid outflow of stagnant fluid from the eyelid. Another hormone prevents the production of histamine - a substance of an allergic reaction that causes redness. You can use ointment for rhinitis, Quincke's edema and other pathologies.
According to the instructions, Hydrocortisone ointment is applied 2 times a day on the inner side of the lower eyelid.The duration of therapy will be 10 days.
Do not use the drug for longer because of hormonal imbalance.
Since Hydrocortisone refers to hormonal ointments, it can not be used by pregnant women who breastfeed women, children and patients with heart and kidney pathologies.
Actovegin
It is a non-hormonal drug that effectively cures allergies and redness of the eyes that have arisen against the background of allergies. The medication is not as fast as the previous one, but it also effectively cures itching, swelling and inflammation. You can use the ointment if you are treating seasonal type allergies or exacerbating it if it has taken on a chronic form.
To put ointment in a small amount on the lower eyelid. Carry out such actions 3-4 times a day.You can apply ointment to children from 3 years of age.
Antiviral drugs
Viruses are constantly near the person and affect him with weakened immunity, injury and other processes.Very often, the focus of the infectious process is precisely the eyes. This is especially common in children who can catch a virus if their personal hygiene rules are not respected.
For a viral infection, symptoms such as redness, pain, swelling, and fever are common.
Oxolin
Oksolinovaya ointment - a universal drug that is able to deal with common viral agents.You can also use the medicine when you infect other parts of the body.
You can buy the medicine in different concentrations of the active substance. Some of them used to treat the eye is not worth it, so before the treatment you need a specialist consultation.
Oksolin can be used to treat children and adults, and among the contraindications only increased sensitivity to the active substance. Apply ointment on the inner side of the lower and upper eyelid. Do such activities 4-5 times a day.After the first application it is possible to stop reddening and weaken inflammation.But use the medicine does not cost more than 7 days.
Demazol
This drug is intended for the treatment of demodectic and is available in the form of a tube with cream.Due to the complex composition it copes effectively with the symptoms - redness, swelling and itching. It can also be used in a complex of drug therapy as an antibiotic or as a remedy for parasites.
Antibacterial
It is bacteria that are often the main cause of inflammation in the eye. They very easily enter the body and multiply.
Tetracycline ointment
Tetracycline is one of the most popular broad-spectrum antibiotics related to the tetracycline group(name of the active substance. It is used to treat diseases caused by gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. But this drug is useless in case of infection with viruses or fungi.
Since the drug contains an antibiotic, it should not be used for children under 12 years old, pregnant and breast-feeding women.
Every day, apply ointment 3 times a day inside the eyelid.Use of tetracycline ointment can be included in complex treatment, based on eye drops with antibacterial effect.But to drip them it is necessary only in an hour after drawing of ointment.
Eubetal
Is a complex drug, which includes betamethasone disodium phosphate - glucocorticoid or antiallergen, and chloramphenicol - a broad-spectrum antibiotic.In addition to the drug included tetracycline, rolitetracycline and sodium colistimethate, which also rank among the group of antibiotics.
If the bacterial infection is characterized by a bright and severe symptomatology, then the patient has the following symptoms:
- severe swelling;
- hyperemia;
- isolation of tear fluid;
- purulent discharge.
Cope with all this can only be effective such an effective drug as Eubetal.
This effectiveness of the ointment is due to its slaughter composition, in which it is possible to find components such as tetracycline, colistin, chloramphenicol. They act in combination with a steroid active ingredient - the hormone betamethasone.
Eubetal is a fairly potent drug, so use it is recommended only after approval by a doctor.The fact is that a high-active composition with incorrect dosage can cause harm not only to the organs of vision, but also to the whole organism. Treatment can be carried out only in adults, but children, pregnant, breast-feeding women and patients with kidney and liver disease ointment is contraindicated.
Complex action
Appoint such drugs in diagnosing patients in the following pathologies:
- keratitis;
- blepharitis;
- corneal erosion;
- chemical and physical injuries.
The main task of the drugs used is to reduce redness and inflammation.
They should not contain hormones, antibiotics or antiviral substances, since there is no infection or allergic process.
Cornegel
This drug belongs to the category of universal.It can be used to treat a variety of pathologies. In its development, two components were used: carbomer and dexpanthenol. The effect of the first is directed to moisturizing, and the second has a healing effect. The drug can be used not only for treatment, but also for preventive purposes.
Due to the moisturizing properties of the drug found an active use among people who spend a lot of time behind the computer monitor, because they are characterized by dryness and burning sensation in the eyes.
Cornegel can be used by children, pregnant women and people with glaucoma and cataract.Apply ointment 3-4 times a day, laying it on the lower and upper eyelid.
Recommendations for use
Any of the presented drugs in the composition contains components that quickly stop redness, swelling and itching. But they should be used only after the doctor's approval. In addition, to obtain the maximum result it is necessary to follow a number of recommendations:
- All procedures should be done only after the hands are thoroughly washed with soap.
- Store medicines in a cold place. And as soon as the term of their validity expires, then immediately discard.
- If treatment involves the simultaneous use of several drugs at once, then they can not be used at the same time. First, apply the drops, and pawn the ointment after only 10-15 minutes.
- You can not apply the ointment with hands.For this purpose, special glass sticks are provided.
- Apply ointment 2-3 times a day. The duration of therapy is determined by a specialist, but depends on the type of medication and the severity of the disease.
- If the patient uses contact lenses, but before applying the ointment, they should be withdrawn.And here again to insert only in 15 minutes.
To ensure that the therapy is as effective as possible, it is also worthwhile applying the ointment. To do this, you have to pull down the lower eyelid, and look up. Under the lower eyelid, lay the required amount of medicine using a glass rod. If the ointment is squeezed out directly from the tube, it is worthwhile to watch that it does not touch the edge of the eyelids, the cornea and the eyelashes. After her distribution, close the eyes, blot excess medicines, using a cotton ball. After 5 minutes, the eyes can be opened.
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conclusions
To choose a suitable eye ointment from inflammation today without the help of a specialist is quite difficult. And it's not just a wide range of drugs. First of all, you need to understand what caused the inflammatory process. If to struggle only with a symptomatology it will lead to development of serious complications.