Tearing and pain in the eyes is a fairly common problem, which, unfortunately, few people pay attention to in time, which leads to the development of many diseases of the cornea.
Consider in more detail, because of what the eyes hurt and watery and how to eliminate this unpleasant symptom.
Eyes hurt and watery: the main causes
The following factors usually lead to pathological pain and tearing of the eyes:
1. Severe stress. Despite the fact that the connection between the nervous system and the eyes seems distant, in fact, psychosomatic manifestations can indeed provoke severe tearing. At the same time, it is worth knowing that it will be more effective to contact not an ophthalmologist (after all, the eyes themselves are absolutely healthy), but to a psychotherapist or neurologist.
2. Allergy. Thus, the body responds to stimuli. Moreover, plant pollen, dust, food, or poor-quality cosmetics are very often allergens.
In some people, allergic tearing is seasonal and occurs primarily in spring or summer. At the same time, such a person will feel itching in the eyes and nasal mucosa, burning and swelling of the eyelids. In more severe cases, an allergy can provoke a visual impairment and suffocation, so it is very important to protect yourself in advance by taking anti-allergic drugs.
3. Eyes can hurt and watery when a foreign object (small midge, hair, villi, etc.) gets on their mucous membrane. In this case, a protective reaction of the body is triggered, because of which tears begin to stand out from the eyes.
In this condition, it is very important to carefully remove the villus from the eye without rubbing it (with strong friction, you can easily scratch the cornea of the eye). If you can’t independently remove the object from the eye, then you need to contact an ophthalmologist as soon as possible.
4. Incorrectly selected glasses (contact lenses) can cause tearing and pain in the eyes. In order to prevent this, when choosing auxiliary devices for vision, you should consult a doctor who can choose the appropriate level of increase.
In addition, sometimes tearing of the eyes occurs as a reaction to a solution for storing lenses. In this case, it only needs to be replaced with a new, better one.
It is also worth remembering that you need to remove contact lenses at night and give your eyes a rest.
5. Injury to the cornea (mechanical or from a burn). As a rule, burns to the cornea lead to:
• sunbathing;
• visit to the solarium;
• exposure to ultraviolet radiation;
• sparks entering the cornea during welding.
6. Migraine. It is often accompanied by photophobia and lacrimation.
7. Age-related disorders. This problem is faced by people over the age of fifty. This is due to the fact that with age, the muscles of the lacrimal canals weaken, so a person begins to suffer from excessive secretion of tears.
8. A lack of vitamin A and B2 can cause eye pain and tear. In order to fill this deficit, it is recommended to consume more such products:
• tomatoes;
• peanuts;
• a fish;
• butter and cream;
• carrot;
• green vegetables.
These vitamins are very important for the normal functioning of the eyes. Their lack leads to the development of xerophthalmia, the essence of which is a violation of the structure of the protective layer of the cornea, which gradually leads to its drying out and loss of vision.
9. Atmospheric influences can also cause tearing. Usually a bright sun leads to this, the rays of which are directed at the eyes of a person, frost or wind. Protecting yourself from their influence is very simple: just put on high-quality (preferably slightly darkened) sunglasses.
10. The use of sunblock, which got into the eyes and caused an allergy. In this case, it is best to rinse the eye with warm water and consult a doctor (with a prolonged burning sensation).
11. Bathing in rivers and ponds. The fact is that far from all reservoirs have perfectly clear water. If contaminated water gets into the eyes, an infection can develop in them, leading to severe inflammation.
12. Eyes hurt from prolonged use of a laptop or computer. At the same time, due to the bright radiation, the person’s eyes get very tired, which leads to their inflammation.
In addition, eye pain can also occur due to the influence of such diseases:
1. Conjunctivitis.
2. Bacteriological lesions.
3. Viral infections.
4. Blepharitis.
5. Diseases of the central nervous system.
6. Hypertension.
7. Otitis.
8. Sinusitis.
9. Toothache.
10. Colds (flu).
Eye watery and sore - what can not be done
For pain in the eye, it is very important not to aggravate the situation and not harm yourself. To do this, you should know about these rules:
• Do not apply a heating pad or ice to the sore eye;
• Do not rub your eyes;
• Do not drip into the eyes any liquids that are not special medicinal drops (they can cause burns, burning, redness, etc.);
• Do not wash your eyes with salt and other solutions (you can only clean water).
Eye watery and sore: what to do - treatment
If your eyes hurt and watery for more than an hour, then you need to contact an ophthalmologist. After the examination, the doctor will be able to identify the cause of the disease and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
The most effective medications for tearing and eye pain are:
1. Tetracycline ointment. It has a pronounced bacteriological effect. It is prescribed for various bacterial infections, eye injuries, conjunctivitis and trachoma.
Use this ointment three times a day. To do this, it must be applied to a sterile dressing and applied to the eye (sometimes the ointment itself can be laid over the eyelid).
2. Hydrocortisone is a drug that has anti-edematous and anti-inflammatory therapeutic effect. It can be used for eye burns, blepharitis, ophthalmic diseases and conjunctivitis.
3. Erythromycytic ointment has an antibacterial therapeutic effect. It stops the synthesis of proteins, so that eye infection is quickly suppressed.
Such an ointment should be laid for a sore eyelid. Repeat the procedure up to four times a day. Duration of treatment: from three to seven days. If necessary, the attending physician can extend the course of treatment for another 2-3 days.
In addition, it is important to know that erythromycin ointment rarely has side effects, the zone is not toxic, so it can be used in pediatric practice to treat young children.
4. Corn Rig. This drug stimulates the repair of eye tissue, and also restores the damaged cornea. It can be used both for the treatment of eye diseases and for the prevention of their occurrence.
In more severe cases, when tearing is accompanied by fever and pain in the eyes, antibacterial drugs for oral administration or intramuscular administration may be prescribed to the patient. They will help to cope with inflammation and suppress the activity of infection.
Eye watery and sore: what to do - prevention
In order to protect yourself from the occurrence of pain and tearing of the eyes, you should adhere to such tips:
1. Eat a balanced diet (eat foods rich in vitamins). Also, in the offseason, it is recommended to additionally take vitamin complexes.
2. Properly organize your workplace at the computer: its monitor should be at eye level (at a distance of at least 50 cm).
3. If you work at the computer for many hours every half an hour, you need to take a short break (it is advisable to do gymnastics for your back and eyes, to look into the distance so that he can "relax").
4. Adjust the brightness of the monitor screen. Light and radiation from the computer should be as soft as possible for vision.
5. Do not read while lying down.
6. Watch less TV so as not to strain your eyes.
7. Pay attention to tearing in time and diagnose the source of the problem (to prevent deterioration).
8. If you are prone to allergies, you should take the antihistamines prescribed by your doctor in advance.
9. Avoid stress and nervous strain.
10. Treat those diseases that can cause tearing.
11. Wear safety glasses in sunny weather.
