Category: Red irritated eyes

Seasonal Allergies Lead to Red Eye, Orbital Cellulitis or Dry Eye Disease

allergies makes a woman sneeze in a field of flowers.Spring brings the revival of vibrant flowering plants and an increase in pollen and plant-related allergies. Seasonal allergies are also called allergic rhinitis and hay fever. Symptoms affect the eyes of an estimated 40–60% of allergy-prone individuals. Eye-related allergic reactions range from mild discomfort to severe cases that may impair visual function, significantly impacting quality of life. Common symptoms include red, itchy eyes, swollen sinuses, and excessive tearing. Allergic rhinitis is your immune system trying to protect you by reacting to a foreign substance. However, allergens such as pollen are not inherently harmful. Therefore, hay fever is an immune system overreaction that can make you feel miserable. Continue reading “Seasonal Allergies Lead to Red Eye, Orbital Cellulitis or Dry Eye Disease”

Do You Suffer From Tired Eyes?

man with tired eyes at computerTired eyes are one of the most common complaints eye doctors get from their patients. In this era of computers and mobile devices, the average person in the United States spends about 10 hours, 39 minutes daily in screen time.[1. Howard J. (2016). Americans at more than 10 hours a day on screens. CNN, Cable News Network, 29 July 2016, www.cnn.com/2016/06/30/health/americans-screen-time-nielsen/index.html]

Asthenopia

Asthenopia is the technical name for tired eyes. It describes a number of symptoms resulting in eye strain and/or fatigue, red eyes, blurred vision, pain in or around the eyes, mild or severe headaches, and rare double vision which generally begins after many hours of close work on the computer or other close work. Some of these problems arise because computer/smartphone users’ blink rate slows[2. Golebiowski B, Long J, Harrison K, Lee A, Chidi-Egboka N, et al. (2020). Smartphone Use and Effects on Tear Film, Blinking and Binocular Vision. Curr Eye Res. Apr;45(4):428-434.] causing the eyes to be dry and resulting in eye tiredness. [3. Choi JH, Li Y, Kim SH, Jin R, Kim YH, et al. (2018) The influences of smartphone use on the status of the tear film and ocular surface. PLoS One. Oct 31;13(10):e0206541] Continue reading “Do You Suffer From Tired Eyes?”

Two Eye Washes for Irritated Eyes

baby shampoo eye washesEye washes provide natural relief for irritated, inflamed eyes. Natural Eye Care recommends eye washes for a wide variety of eye conditions. Good lid hygiene can both soothe and prevent eye irritation.

Eye irritation can be caused by conjunctivitis, bacterial or viral infections, dry eyes, hormonal changes, allergies, drug side-effects, dehydration, excessive screen time, Continue reading “Two Eye Washes for Irritated Eyes”