Barley on the eye: causes and treatment

Among all known eye diseases, barley and conjunctivitis, perhaps, are the most common. Especially often barley occurs in childhood, although no age group is insured against its occurrence.

Definition of disease

The usual location of barley (along the edge of the eyelash) is directly related to the cause of ocular pathology.Each eyelash originates in the hair follicle (follicle), next to which is the sebaceous gland.It gives off a special lubricant and prevents the eyelash from drying out, and also keeps it healthy and beautiful in appearance.

When an infectious agent (bacterium) enters the follicle or sebaceous gland and begins to multiply rapidly, in The hair follicle begins inflammation with the formation of pus, which forms in a few days abscess.In most cases, it safely breaks out, but sometimes (very rarely) surgical intervention is required.

Inflammation is not often formed in the meibomian gland located in the thickness of the eyelids, and then meibomite (inner barley), which can be located not only on the edge of the century, but also in its thickness. If the usual inflammation still has the chance to "mature" on its own, the inner barley is necessarily treated under the supervision of a doctor.

Causes

The pathological condition is caused by a bacterial pathogen, most often Staphylococcus aureus (up to 95%). Sometimes, the skin mite Demodex acts as an exciter.And although the disease is not contagious, with the appearance of barley in a child or adult it is recommended to pay increased attention to personal hygiene rules, providing the patient with individual household items.

Factors that provoke the appearance of barley include:

• Subcooling of a general nature;
• Decrease in the level of general immunity;
• Strong avitaminosis;
• Diabetes;
• Skin infections;
• Blepharitis - inflammation of the edges of the eyelids;
• Pathology of the gastrointestinal tract (gastritis, colitis, etc.) );
• Furunculosis.

Because different infectious agents are constantly present in the environment and even inside of the human body, in the first place among all the likely causes is a low level immunity. Only in case of systemic disorders (in the endocrine or gastrointestinal tract) the bacterium has a chance to penetrate into the weakened area. That is why often barley appears in childhood, when the formation of the immune system is in full swing.

The presence of chronic inflammation near the eyes (sinusitis, tonsillitis, caries) can also be provoking factors, because they are foci of infection.

Frequent appearance of barley (up to several times a year) can be evidence of functional disorders in the body and requires careful study.

Symptoms

When the abscess starts to form, the phenomenon can rarely go unnoticed, because the accompanying symptoms are painful and visible to the naked eye:

• Edema and redness of the eyelid at the site of infection;
• The onset of severe itching and pain in the area of ​​the abscess formation;
• Formation and increase in the size of a small pimple (sometimes several), having a densely elastic coating;
• After a few days (2-4), a thin film breaks through the edge of the eyelid and the pus flows out.

In rare cases, when barley can not break through on its own, there may be signs of general intoxication of the body: an increase in t, an increase in lymph nodes, a headache. In this case, immediate surgical care is required.

Possible complications

As a rule, barley is safely opened for a maximum of a week, after which all unpleasant symptoms disappear, and the wound heals on the site of the ulcer. However, if the immunity is in a weakened state or the patient tries to open the barley by himself, it is possible to develop quite serious complications:

• Purulent conjunctivitis- inflammation of the conjunctiva with the formation of pus. Occurs with infection of the mucous membrane of the eyeball against a background of low immunity;
• Halyazion- the appearance of a dense formation on the edge of the eyelids, which has a chronic inflammatory nature. Occurs when the meibomian gland is blocked;
• Phlegmon of the orbit- purulent inflammation that occurs in the orbit of the eye. Symptom of developing phlegmon can be a strong swelling and hyperemia on the part of the diseased eye;

• Cavernous sinus thrombosis- as a result of the infection, thrombus forms in the cavernous sinus of the dura mater;
• Thrombophlebitis of the vessels of the eye- disruption of the functioning of the vascular system as a result of the development of the infectious process;
• Meningitis- Inflammation of the meninges arising when the infection spreads to surrounding tissues;
• Sepsis (blood poisoning)Is the most severe complication that can occur when an infection enters the circulatory system. In childhood it is fraught with almost 100% lethal outcome.

Such severe consequences can arise only if the patient behaves incorrectly. For example, if you try to squeeze out barley yourself. If the abscess does not erupt for several days, and the pain sensations increase, it means that the direction of the inflammation has changed. And now the infection develops inside the body. This condition requires immediate surgical intervention.

Sometimes barley persecutes the patient for a long time: after the disappearance of one abscess, another is immediately formed. This is evidence of serious internal malfunctions, possibly of blood diseases. This state requires mandatory examination.

Treatment

Since the diagnosis of pathology, in most cases, does not present difficulties, the doctor may confine himself to visual examination and listening to patient complaints.

Medication Therapy

At each stage of the disease, a remedy suitable for treating this particular stage of the process is prescribed:

• Antiseptics:ethyl alcohol (70%), iodine (5%), greenery (1%). Lubrication with the help of a cotton swab at the initial stage can even through the skin have its therapeutic effect and reverse the process;
• Anti-inflammatory:Maxitrol, Maxisec. The use of ointments can alleviate the symptoms and even produce a bactericidal effect, since the drugs have a combined effect;
• Antibiotics:Floxal, tetracycline ointment. Used throughout the entire process of forming and opening an abscess to suppress the activity of bacteria.

If at the initial stage of the disease (redness and swelling) it is allowed to warm the patient site, then formation of an abscess such procedures are strictly forbidden, since they can attach to the infection of the eye and eye sockets.

Surgically

With large barley sizes or in the absence of the effect of treatment for several days, an artificial opening of the abscess with the help of a needle is possible.However, it is by no means possible to conduct the procedure, as this can cause serious complications.

The doctor can pierce the abscess at the stage of maturation with a special needle or make a small incision in the area of ​​formation of the head of barley. When the pus comes out, further antiseptic treatments can be performed by a doctor or independently, depending on the expert's recommendations.

Folk remedies

Treatment for "grandmother" recipes can be used as an additional tool. However, it should be remembered that each stage of barley development requires specific treatment, so a doctor's consultation must be obtained:

• At the stage of redness and swelling you can use dry heat:boiled egg, boiled potatoes, flaxseed, table salt. When the abscess starts to form, such treatment can not be used;
• During the day to eat up to 5 times 8 small tansy flowers, washing them with boiled water;
• A decoction of calendula (10 g per 200 ml of water) is infused and detached for use on a sore eye a few times a day;
• On a cotton swab put a little garlic juice and gently lubricate the base of the eyelashes at the site of inflammation. The procedure should be performed several times a day;
• Compress from the infusion of several laurel leaves in boiled water several times a day. Leaves chop and pour boiling water, then insist 15 minutes. ;
• Lubricate saliva under the eyelids several times a day for 7 days;
• Compress from castor oil to fix for the night for 2-3 days;
• Make compresses of curdled milk on a sore eyelid as often as possible;
• Dilute in, Art. lightly cooled boiling water 1 tbsp. l. soda. Make lotions on the sore eyes.

Do not forget that it is allowed to warm barley before the stage of formation of the abscess. When pus is already showing through the sick age, warming procedures can cause too rapid development of the process, and then there is a threat of a breakthrough in any place. Therefore, when treating at home, do not forget to consult a doctor.

Prevention

To prevent the development of a pathological condition, first of all it is recommended to observe the rules of personal hygiene:

• Wash hands and eyes with soap and water;
• Do not rub your eyes with dirty hands and teach your child to do this;
• When using contact lenses, observe the rules for disinfection;
• Use only your own cosmetics (not expired) and do not use others - cosmetics can become a source of infection.

Pay special attention to the level of general immunity, because its weakening is one of the main provoking factors in the development of pathology.To do this, do not subject the eye to overexertion, enter into the diet natural vitamins and pharmacy multivitamin complexes, get rid of chronic foci of infection in the body.

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conclusions

Barley in most cases does not require medical and, moreover, surgical treatment. Under normal conditions, spontaneous formation and dissection of the abscess occurs. However, with severe symptoms or persistent relapses, a complete examination is necessary, since the true cause may be related to systemic disorders.

Even in the treatment of a home, try to enlist the advice of an ophthalmologist - so you can avoid mistakes in treatment and serious complications.