Ointments for the eye: which are better and how to use

Many have got used, that at any diseases of eyes the doctor appoints drops. Of course, this form of drugs is much more convenient in terms of application. But in some cases, a prolonged exposure to the affected area is required. In this case, a specialist can prescribe ointment for the eye. For many, this form of the drug is not very convenient, but the effectiveness of therapy does not deteriorate from this.

Ointments for the eyes for children: advantages and disadvantages

The main advantage of medicines for the eyes in the form of ointments is the prolongation of their action. In addition, the drug can be applied to the affected area before going to bed. This allows you to increase the exposure time of the drug.

Of course, eye ointments are not inferior to drops in efficiency. However, such drugs also have disadvantages, among which:

1. The main component of ointments for the eyes is absorbed much more slowly than the one that is part of the drops.
2. It is not always justified and desirable for such a pronounced effect of such a form of the drug.
3. If the eyes strongly suppurate, then apply the ointment in such situations is very difficult.
4. Often the forming components of the preparation are a nutrient medium for the development of various microorganisms. As a result, a secondary infection may develop.

Popular drugs

As a rule, prescribe ointments for the eye is not so often. Much depends on the nature of the disease. Also do not forget that some drugs are contraindicated for children. Therefore, you should not use this medication alone. This can only aggravate the child's condition. Before applying ointment to the eye, it is worth consulting specialists. Most often, doctors prescribe the following medicines to small patients:

1. "Floxal" - this ointment around the eyes is prescribed mainly for the treatment of certain diseases in newborn children. Such ailments include blepharitis, dacryocystitis, keratitis, conjunctivitis, "barley", ulcers on the cornea, as well as infections that have been caused by chlamydia.
2. "Kolbiotsin" - ointment for the eyes, which has antibacterial effect. The composition is prescribed for eye diseases caused by rickettsia, microplasma, spirochete, amoeba, chlamydia. Often, the drug is used for catarrhal, tracheal and purulent conjunctivitis. Contraindicated in children under 8 years old, as well as in pregnant women.
3. "Solcoseryl" - these drugs are usually prescribed for the treatment of certain eye diseases in children older than a year. However, the use of this drug is only in extreme cases. In some cases, complications may develop. Use this ointment for the eyes is only if the risk is justified.
4. "Tobrex" is an antibiotic that has a wide spectrum of action. Apply the drug usually for various eye infections, for example, with endophthalmitis, keratitis, barley, conjunctivitis. It can be used for the treatment of ailments in children from 2 months of age.
5. At the moment, there are many different formulations for the treatment of various diseases. The list of eye ointments for children can be replenished with such medicines as "Zovirax", "Virolex", "Acyclovir", "Chloramphenicol", "Gentamicin" and so on.

Erythromycin and tetracycline ointment

Erythromycin or tetracycline ointment for the eyes are medicines that allow you to remove the "barley" from your eyes. If the disease is manifested externally, then the drug is applied to the skin above the place where the disease is localized. The use of such ointments also has limitations. For example, tetracycline can not be used by children under eight years old. First of all, this is due to the fact that the drug increases the sensitivity of the skin to ultraviolet light. In addition, prolonged use can lead to the dyeing of the tooth enamel in a dark yellow color. In this case, it will hardly be possible to restore the whiteness. Most often, this phenomenon is observed in the period of teething and their further growth.

How are these drugs used?

Ointment should be used carefully, so as not to harm the child. Before using any medication, you should carefully read the instructions. This will avoid negative consequences. In addition, it is necessary to comply with all the rules of use. So, how to use ointment for the eyes:

1. First you should wash your hands thoroughly.
2. After this, the child must be placed so that it is as convenient as possible.
3. It is advisable to explain to the baby what are you going to do. In this case, the child will not be frightened and the procedure will pass without whims and tears.
4. If the baby is nursing, it is worth wrapping it so that it can not freely swing the handles. Much more difficult with children in the age of 1 year and up to 3 years. In this case, assistance may be required.

How to apply ointment?

Apply ointment under the eye and only outside. To begin with, you need to slightly pull the lower eyelid, and then put the composition on the skin. You should start from the inner corner of the eye.

To improve the effect of using certain medicines, you need to close your eyes and turn your pupils in different directions. Usually such requirements are specified in the instruction.

Do not forget that the application of ointments is prescribed only by a doctor. It is not recommended to use them independently.