Eye ointment from inflammation of the eyelids: reviews of doctors

Approximately 10% of all eye diseases occur on the eyelids. They protect the eyeball, so the first exposed to various effects. One of the most effective drugs in this case is eye ointment from inflammation of the eyelids. There are many different types of such drugs, they have different composition and characteristics of the action. For the treatment to be effective, it is necessary to know why the inflammation has arisen. Therefore, the drug should appoint a doctor, since the wrong choice of ointment can lead to complications and loss of vision.

What are the inflammatory diseases of the eyelids?

If dust, infection or a foreign body gets into the eye, eyelid inflammation may develop. Such diseases affect usually both the upper and lower eyelids. When inflammation develops edema, itching is felt, the skin becomes smooth and red. In some cases, there is tearing, purulent discharge from the eyes. The disease can be accompanied by an increase in temperature and general intoxication. But usually the inflammation affects only the eyelids. It occurs under the influence of viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi, after traumatic injury, with allergies or sinus diseases.

There are many inflammatory diseases of the eyelids. The most common of these are:

• An abscess is an abscess that has occurred after traumatizing the eyelid, is usually caused by a staphylococcal infection;
• Barley - purulent inflammation of the eyelash hair follicle;
• Herpes is a viral disease, very contagious, can spread with damage to the rashes;
• Blepharitis - characterized by lacrimation, burning, the appearance of discharge;
• Demodecosis is caused by a parasite living in the upper layer of the epidermis;
• Conjunctivitis - can be viral or bacterial in nature;
• Allergic inflammation - usually accompanied by lacrimation, itching, swelling.

What are eye ointments

Inflammation of the eyelids is difficult to treat. It is important to follow the rules of hygiene and apply only those drugs that are prescribed by a doctor. Most often, some eye ointment is used for inflammation of the eyelids. Unlike drops, it is not washed off by a tear and for a long time is in the affected area, exerting its therapeutic effect. There are a lot of eye ointments, but you need to choose one that will affect the cause of the disease. If we remove only the symptoms, without eliminating the factors that caused inflammation, it will develop, leading to complications.

If a person needs ophthalmic ointment from the inflammation of the eyelids, which one to choose better, only a doctor can advise. After all, each drug has its own characteristics of action. There are several groups of ointments, depending on the cause of inflammation:

• Antibacterial - "Erythromycin", "Tetracycline";
• Antiviral - "Oxoline", "Zovirax", "Acyclovir";
• Anti-inflammatory - "Actovegin", "Hydrocortisone";
• Antiparasitic - "Demazol", "Demalan";
• Complex impact - "Blepharogel".

Features of the use of these drugs

Any eye ointment from eyelid inflammation contains substances that relieve redness, swelling and itching. But the main rule, which should be guided in the treatment - use such drugs only as prescribed by the doctor after the examination. In addition, the use of ophthalmic ointments has several more features:

• All manipulations must be performed in compliance with the requirements of sterility;
• Store such drugs in the refrigerator, and do not use them after the expiration date;
• If a doctor prescribes several drugs, you can not use them at the same time, first apply drops, and after 5-10 minutes - ointment;
• You can not apply the ointment with your hands, there are special glass sticks;
• These drugs are used 2-3 times a day, and the duration of treatment is determined by the doctor, depending on the type of drug and the severity of the disease;
• If the patient wears contact lenses, you must remove them before applying the ointment, and you can insert only not earlier than 15 minutes.

For treatment to be effective, you need to know how to apply eye ointment from inflammation of the eyelids. The best way to do this is to take help, because during manipulation you need to pull down the lower eyelid, and look upwards. Then under the lower eyelid the necessary quantity of ointment is pawned. It is best to do this with a special glass rod. If the ointment is squeezed out directly from the tube, it is very important not to touch it with the edge of eyelids, eyelashes and cornea. After the distribution of the ointment, it is necessary to close the eye, blot the surplus of the drug with a cotton disc and sit with your eyes closed for 5 minutes.

Eye ointment from inflammation of the eyelids with allergies

Most often the inflammatory process develops due to the action of various allergens. And only the eyes can be affected, or the pathology is accompanied by a runny nose, sneezing, Quinck's edema, urticaria. The allergic reaction mainly occurs on the pollen of plants, animal hair and household dust. But it can be after consuming food, medicines, using cosmetics or household chemicals. Eye contact with toxins and poisonous fumes can also cause inflammation, swelling and itching.

For the treatment of allergic inflammatory eye diseases, hormonal and non-hormonal ointments are used. Preparations containing corticosteroids are more effective, relieve itching and swelling almost immediately. But they have many contraindications and can cause side effects. Therefore, they can only be used according to the doctor's prescription and not more than 10 days. Ophthalmic ointment from the inflammation of the eyelids "Hydrocortisone" is very common. A feature of the action of this drug is that it quickly removes the symptoms of inflammation caused by an allergic reaction. Hormonal substance hydrocortisone stimulates the synthesis of antihistamines and promotes the outflow of fluid from the tissues.

Out of non-hormonal ointments, the most effective is Actovegin. It eliminates itching, relieves swelling and inflammation, although not quickly, but reliably.

Antibacterial ointments

On the second place in frequency among diseases of the eyelids are bacterial inflammations. If the rules of hygiene are not respected, the use of dirty water for washing, dirty towels or touching the eyes with your hands, you can bring an infection. In this case, inflammation usually develops on one eye, but can affect both eyes, as well as the nasal mucosa. Under the influence of bacterial infection develops conjunctivitis, blepharitis, barley or abscess. To treat such diseases, you need to use antibacterial ointments.

• "Tetracycline" contains a long-used broad-spectrum antibiotic.
• "Ebetal" contains, in addition to tetracycline and chloramphenicol, a steroid hormone substance betamethasone, therefore it is a very strong drug used as directed by a doctor.
• Effective ointment "Neladex". In addition to the strong antibiotic neomycin, it contains the hormonal substance dexamethasone. This drug helps even in the most severe cases.
• "Floxal" is an ointment based on an antibiotic from the group of fluoroquinolones. Effectively treats this eye ointment from inflammation of the eyelids barley, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, is used after injuries and surgical interventions.

Antiviral ointments

With various viral diseases, the eyes are often affected. This happens with a decrease in immunity or non-compliance with personal hygiene, for example, if you wipe the eyes with the same handkerchief that was used for the nose. In this case, there is severe swelling, lacrimation, itching, sometimes vesicles may jump on the edges of the eyelids. There are several different ointments with antiviral properties. But they need to be used only when it is accurately known that the inflammation is of a viral nature.

• "Oxolinic" - this is a long-used and well-proven tool. Helps with herpes virus, flu, retrovirus. There is this ointment in different concentrations, so when buying you need to clarify that you need an ointment for the eyes.
• "Acyclovir" is known to many as an effective remedy against herpes. There is still an ointment on the basis of this same component - "Virolex".
• "Zirgan" is a new antiviral drug. Helps against the herpes virus, Epstein-Barr, cytomegalovirus.
• "Bonafont" is a drug based on bromonaphthoquinone. Effectively destroys adenoviruses, herpes.

Ointments versus demodectic

This parasitic disease affects the skin of the face, resulting in the appearance of itching, rash and redness. But without timely treatment or non-compliance with hygiene rules, the parasite can spread and settle in the skin of the eyelids. The disease is serious, can cause complications on the part of the eye. Therefore, treatment should be timely and correct. A feature of the use of ophthalmic ointments in demodicosis is that before applying them it is necessary to treat the skin with an antiseptic, for example, tincture of calendula or "Chlorhexidine". This will help to avoid secondary infection.

• Very effective in demodicosis ophthalmic ointment from the inflammation of the eyelids "Demazol". It includes antibacterial components that are also active against microorganisms and parasites.
• "Glikodem" contains metronidazole, which destroys parasites and relieves the symptoms of inflammation. Apply the drug only on the outer surface of the eyelids, avoiding contact with the eyes.
• As an auxiliary treatment you can use the ointment "Dexodem Fito". A complex of amino acids, plant extracts and other natural ingredients helps to eliminate irritation and quickly restore the skin.

Anti-inflammatory ointments

Sometimes the inflammation of the eyelids is not associated with an allergic reaction or exposure to microorganisms. In this case, it is better to use drugs that do not contain strong antibacterial, antiviral components and hormones.

• "Cornegel" is a complex preparation based on panthenol. It removes inflammation, heals, moisturizes the mucous membrane. It can be used for fatigue and red eyes, after simple injuries, while getting used to contact lenses.
• "Blepharogel" - contains natural substances, for example, aloe juice and hyaluronic acid. The drug removes swelling, irritation and redness, helps with eye fatigue or when wearing contact lenses.
• "Solcoseryl" is an eye gel that helps to remove irritation and swelling for any reason. It accelerates the regeneration of cells and increases local immunity.

Eye ointment from inflammation of the eyelids for children

The child is especially prone to various inflammatory diseases. Because of low immunity, as well as non-compliance with hygiene rules, children suffer from conjunctivitis, barley and blepharitis quite often. But many drugs are prohibited for use at this age. It is especially important for parents to know that hormones can not be used. For example, ophthalmic ointment from inflammation of the eyelids "Hydrocortisone" can be used only after 18 years. In addition, preparations for children should not contain strong antibacterial components. Therefore, only drugs prescribed by a doctor should be used. Usually, when virus infections are used, "Acyclovir" or "Oxolin", with bacterial inflammation - "Erythromycin" or "Tobrex".

How to choose the right ointment

Mucous eyes are very sensitive, so it is not recommended to use any medication without prescribing a doctor. Only after examination and finding out the cause of the disease, you can determine what will be effective eye ointment from inflammation of the eyelids. The doctors' comments point out that the most serious eye diseases occur when the patient was engaged in self-medication. For example, I used antibacterial ointment in the case when the inflammation is caused by a virus. The only thing in which case you can buy the wrong ointment that the doctor appointed, this is when using drugs-synonyms that have the same composition. For example, instead of "Acyclovir" - "Virolex" or "Zovirax."