How to quickly cure barley on the eye

The skin and mucous membranes of a person are covered by a myriad of bacteria. Some of them are completely harmless. But there may also be those that feed on and multiply on the dead skin cells and the remains of the body's vital activity. Then they have a harmful effect on the body and can lead to the development of the inflammatory process in the eyelid.

Definition of disease

Barley on the eye is a common pathological process that affects both children and adults alike. This is an acute inflammatory process of the ciliary follicle. When there is a blockage of the fatty gland concentrated in the thickness of the century, it releases a lipid secret. The latter is a part of the tear fluid and leads to the development of the meibomian cyst.

This cyst is a benign tumor, consisting of sebum, covered with granulomatous tissue, which is characterized by a slow growth.

When a tumor becomes large and begins to exert pressure on the cornea of ​​the optic, this leads to the development of an astigmatic impairment of the visual function.

If a staphylococcal infection leaks into the mice, this will cause the development of internal barley. In comparison with the external, its contents will not go outside, but inside the conjunctiva.

Causes

The main cause of the development of barley is a bacterial infection.Most often, its development is affected by Staphylococcus aureus. The reasons can be mass, but more often it is non-observance of rules of personal hygiene. In addition, you should not miss and such risk factors:

• impaired metabolism;
• worms;
• malfunctions in the immune system;
• diseases of the digestive tract;
• diabetes.

It is from the correctly recognized cause that the success of therapy depends. If you only treat symptoms, then be prepared for constant relapses.

Symptoms

When the abscess jumped on the eye, the patient immediately develops hyperemia of the skin, which is accompanied by swelling and pain syndrome.In addition, a sensation is created, as if a foreign body has penetrated into the eye. In some cases, due to barley, there is an increased secretion of tear fluid.

It should be noted that barley can be external and internal. If you consider an external abscess, then it forms closer to the edge of the century. It is characterized by pain when touching, as well as yellow color. If an internal ulcer develops, then there is reddening with a yellow spot that is concentrated on the inner surface of the eyelid. Around him inflamed skin.

As a rule, the external abscess develops faster than the internal one, and it is also less painful.

Possible complications

Barley does not carry any danger in itself.But if its contents do not go outside, then this is cause for concern. If you do not start treatment in time, then it is fraught with such complications:

• sepsis;
• phlegmon of the orbit;
• meningitis;
• cavernous thrombosis.
• haljazion.

Treatment

Medication

Once the doctor was able to determine the cause of the pathology, he makes up an effective therapy scheme for the patient, which can include both eye drops and ointments.

Drops

There is a wide selection of drugs that successfully treat barley.But not every drop can be used.

Before using any medication, you should carefully read the instructions for use.

It is very important to pay attention to contraindications and dosage.If the use of drops is wrong, it will not only not solve the existing problem, but will also create a lot of others.

Among the wide range of eye drops for controlling barley, the following eye drops are used:

1. Albucid.This is a budget option. Use drops can both children and adults.
2. Tobrex. This medicine is approved for children from the year.
3. Floxal.Effective eye drops that can overcome various types of bacteria.
4. Tsiprolet.Since the resistance to the components of the drug does not develop significantly in pathogenic microorganisms, it can be used for a long time.

   Phloxal is used in the treatment of barley

When using eye drops to obtain the maximum result, the following simple rules should be observed:

1. Before dripping drops, they need to be heated.To do this, hold the bottle for a couple of minutes in hands.
2. The dosage prescribed by the doctor should be observed exactly. This will prevent the development of a number of side effects.
3. If after applying the drug there is a significant redness of the eyes, itching, swelling, nausea, a rise in temperature, then cancel the drug and urgently seek medical help.
4. Carefully monitor the expiration date of the drug.If the drops were opened, then they can be applied for a month.

Ointments

Ointments used in the treatment of abscess on the eye, no less effective than drops. But only it is important to choose a really effective drug.

You need to put ointment before bedtime. The fact is that after using it, there is a temporary blurred vision that disrupts the habitual rhythm of life.

So, the most popular are such drugs:

• Tetracycline ointment;
• Floxal;
• Erythromycin ointment;
• Colbiocin;
• Tobrex;
• Eubetal.

  Tetracycline ointment is used in the treatment of barley

These medicines can be purchased at the pharmacy without a doctor's prescription.

As for the cost, it directly depends on the manufacturer. If you buy domestic drugs, they are cheaper than foreign drugs, while the therapeutic effect is identical.

If it is necessary to treat barley for children under 14 years of age, it is allowed to use tetracycline or hydrocortisone ointment.It is necessary to apply a small amount of medicine on the finger and lay it on the lower eyelid. It is important to wash hands thoroughly before the procedure to prevent the introduction of an additional infection.

Ointment Hydrocortisone can be used in the treatment of children

Surgery

If conservative treatment does not give a positive result, then the patient is prescribed an operation.Do it under local anesthesia. The essence of the procedure is reduced to the fact that the surgeon makes an incision and withdraws the contents of the abscess. Then the wound is filled with an antiseptic. After such manipulation, a scar may remain, then after a while it will resolve.

Surgical removal of barley

Folk remedies

The use of traditional methods of therapy is only in combination with medications, since their task is to eliminate unpleasant symptoms.

Tea Making

It is necessary to prepare a strong infusion of tea.It can be used to flush the body of vision or dip a cotton pad into it, which then is put on the eye. Duration of manipulation is 15-20 minutes. Such actions should be performed 4-5 times a day.

Chamomile

This plant is famous for its anti-inflammatory and healing properties. HIt is necessary to take 20 g of raw material, pour 200 ml of boiling water.Infuse for 30 minutes, filter and apply for lotions. Do them 3-5 times a day for 7-10 minutes.

Aloe

This plant has an anti-inflammatory and pulling effect.Take small pieces of paper, grind it and squeeze out the juice.Connect it to water and wait 8 hours. The resulting infusion is used for lotions. They do 3-4 times a day.

Dill

Seeds of this spice allow you to stop swelling and redness.It is necessary to take 40 g of raw material and pour 500 ml of cold water.Keep on fire until boiling. The filtered and cooled infusion is used to wash the affected eye.

Calendula

It is necessary to take 20 g of flowers and pour 200 ml of boiling water.Insist 30 minutes. In the filtered infusion, moisten the cotton wool and attach to the inflamed patch.

Flax seed

Flax seeds are used to heat barley.It is necessary to pour them into a frying pan, warm, wrap in a handkerchief and attach to the inflamed area.

Potatoes

This product should be used for the preparation of dry warming compresses.It is necessary to boil the root crop, knead it with a fork. The received weight to lay on a napkin and to put to an abscess.

Infusion of cloves

To get a medicinal infusion,you need to take 5-7 pieces of cloves and half a cup of water.Infuse 40 minutes, then perform lotions 4-5 times a day throughout the day.

Salt

This product will get rid of inflammation very quickly,it is necessary to heat the salt in a frying pan, and then shift it into a handkerchief.Apply it to the inflamed patch and hold until it cools.

Garlic moxibustion

Apply this tool is appropriate at the first sign of inflammation.

It is necessary to take 2-3 heads of garlic, previously cleaned. Using garlic, turn garlic into gruel. Put it in gauze and squeeze out the juice. Using a cotton swab soaked in garlic juice, treat the affected part of the century. Such events should be held 3-5 times a day.

Prevention

To protect yourself from the unpleasant symptoms that occur with barley, you must follow certain preventive measures. They include:

• do not overcool;
• Do not rub your eyes with dirty hands;
• Do not use someone else's cosmetics;
• to monitor the purity of contact lenses.

If someone from your environment already has barley, then it is worthwhile to make sure that he uses his own private towel and a separate dish.

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conclusions

Quickly cure barley on the eye can only be provided if the time to start therapy. It is under the control of the attending physician to conduct all the activities. At the same time, therapy should have an integrated approach and include several medications, both pharmacy and home.

It is important to understand that in case of breakthrough of the internal abscess in time not to remove the contents, the likelihood of developing such diseases as conjunctivitis, blepharitis, keratitis is high.