Why eyes fester, what to do at home

The appearance of unpleasant yellowish crusts on the eyelids can be caused by the following reasons:

• trachoma (inflammation of the cornea caused by chlamydia);

• dacryocystitis (inflammation of the lacrimal sac);

• conjunctivitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane);

• injury;

• infection after eye surgery.

Allergic conjunctivitis is characterized by intolerable itching. The infection gets into the eye during scratching.

The cause of inflammation and suppuration in infectious conjunctivitis is parasitic microorganisms.

The first step is to remove the pus. Eyes should be rinsed with boiled water, and then blotted with a swab moistened with a weak furacilin solution. Wipe towards the nose. To relieve inflammation, you can rinse your eyes with a herbal decoction or make lotions from it:

• tincture of chamomile. Pour 200-250 g boiling water 3 tbsp. l. chamomile flower. Let it brew, strain. Put lotions 5 times a day for 15 minutes or rinse;

• tincture on calendula. Pour 200-250 g boiling water 2 tbsp. l. calendula. Let it brew, strain. Do flushes or lotions. Can be combined;

• strong black tea. They can rinse their eyes or apply lotions for 5-7 minutes.

If symptoms persist within 1-2 days, you should see a doctor. He will determine the cause of the inflammation and prescribe the necessary medications.

During treatment it is necessary:

• observe personal hygiene, do not rub your eyes, use only your own towel;

• treat the second eye, even if it does not fester;

• avoid stress;

• refuse to use cosmetics.

What to do at home if the eye is still festering? It’s okay to stop self-medication and consult a doctor to determine the cause and prescription of drug treatment. This will allow you to quickly deal with the problem and avoid serious complications.

MD, chief freelance specialist allergist-immunologist of the Moscow Department of Health

– One of the reasons for the appearance of pus is conjunctivitis. The disease is manifested by redness and swelling of the mucous membrane of the eye, lacrimation, itching and burning. Allergic conjunctivitis is often combined with allergic rhinitis or inflammation of the eyelid skin. In allergic conjunctivitis, both eyes are usually affected. Symptoms develop quickly, within hours of exposure to the allergen. But it happens that only a couple of minutes are enough. Before consulting a doctor, the condition can be relieved with cold compresses with clean water, washing the eyes. Wear sunglasses outdoors.

Prevention

Avoid contact with a known allergen (allergy causative agent). If contact cannot be avoided, special antiallergic drops prescribed by a doctor must be dripped into the eyes in advance;

• take a shower, wash your face after possible contact with an allergen;

• avoid using contact lenses if conjunctivitis occurs;

• ensure peace of mind, avoid contact with dust, irritating substances;

• do not rub your eyes with your hands or clothes;

• carry out wet cleaning in the apartment several times a week.