Almost everyone has an eye mite (demodex). If you pluck out a few cilia and look at them under a microscope, then a couple of mites can be seen with your own eyes. Their number increases if immunity decreases. As a consequence of their vital activity, allergies, redness and thickening of the eyelids appear.

How to treat eye demodicosis

To get rid of demodicosis of the eyes, you must, firstly, once a day wash your face with baby soap, excluding the eye area. Then, with clean hands, begin massaging the upper and lower eyelids towards the eyelashes. Do this for 1.5-2 minutes. Then treat the edges of the eyelids with alcohol and ether, a special ointment and instill alkaline drops.

Many people think that the tick is incurable. But medical practice shows that all sick people cope with the tick - provided that they massage the eyelids and thereby displace the tick. Unfortunately, very often the doctor does not warn about the need for this procedure, and if he prescribes it, the patient himself is not patient enough and gives up this occupation already on the second or third day, limiting himself only to rubbing, ointment and drops.

Concerning castor oil, then it is still prescribed by doctors of the old school (even in this regard, at one time the tincture of calendula was popular). A match with a cotton swab is taken, dipped in calendula or oil, and the eyelid is wiped. We always recommend alcohol with ether, because the tick dies well from ether - ether vapors penetrate the glands in the eyelids where the tick hides. In any case, you must remember that you will never get rid of a tick if you do not massage the eyelids. Only then will all other treatment make sense.

The favorite localization of the tick is the eyelids, facial skin, the region of the eyebrows, forehead, nasolabial folds and chin, external auditory canal. The waste products of the tick contribute to the allergization of the body, the development of Acne rosacea on the face, seborrhea; cause specific eye damage - demodectic blepharitis and blepharoconjunctivitis. The disease is chronic with seasonal exacerbations in spring and autumn.

The clinical picture of demodicosis is predominantly recorded in persons with weakened the immune system, ametropia and metabolic disorders, often in old age. Occurs in children with chronic diseases gastrointestinal tract and lungs, uncorrected refractive pathology (farsightedness).

Symptoms and manifestations of demodicosis

Symptoms and manifestations (eye fatigue, itching, swelling, redness of the eyelid margins, the appearance of scales at the roots of the eyelashes for a long time) and high degree invasiveness (infectiousness of others) allows you to detect demodicosis already by visual examination. The appearance of the affected eyelid is characteristic: plaque along the edge of the eyelids, cilia stuck together, surrounded by crusts in the form of a muff. History: frequent barley, eyelash loss, recurrent acne, psoriasis. Laboratory research is extremely simple, does not require special training and is possible in the presence of the patient right in the office. 8 eyelashes are taken from each eye: four s upper eyelid, four from the bottom. They are placed on a glass slide in a drop of an alkaline solution or a mixture of 1 ml of glycerin and 9 ml of saline; covered with a cover slip and examined under a microscope. Such a study makes it possible to quickly diagnose.

Treatment of demodicosis

Treatment is long-term, effective only with strict adherence to personal hygiene measures (the possibility of repeated self-infection).

After preliminary cleansing of eyelids and eyelashes from crusts with alcohol-containing tinctures of calendula or eucalyptus (twice with an interval of 15 minutes), ointment "Demalan" ("Demalon") is applied to the edges of the eyelids 2 times a day (or 1 time at night). A similar treatment is carried out on other itchy areas of the skin of the face, not forgetting about the eyebrows and the external auditory canal. "Demalan" is considered the most effective and well-studied drug for the etiotropic treatment of demodicosis.

The waste products of ticks contribute to human allergization. To relieve local toxicoallergic reactions, it is advisable to use prenacid ointment (lubricating the edges of the eyelids twice a day for 5-7 days) or instillation of microdoses of corticosteroids (6-8 times a day). In the presence of purulent blepharoconjunctivitis / blepharitis, it is recommended eye ointment and drops of "colbiocin" or "eubetal-antibiotic" (4 times a day for 10 days). In the presence of scaly blepharitis, a preliminary 2-3 day toilet of the edges of the eyelids is recommended. Efficiency drug treatment increases during physiotherapy: massage of the eyelids, magnetotherapy, ozone therapy (10 procedures per course daily or every other day).

In an integrated pathogenetic therapy allergic conjunctivitis, scaly blepharitis, drops and ointment "prenacid" are used, with purulent blepharoconjunctivitis - "colbiocin". In the treatment of combined infectious-allergic lesions of the eyelids and conjunctiva (in the absence of ophthalmic herpes!) "Eubetal antibiotic" ointment is highly effective. In 10% of cases, relapses are observed, more often due to interruption of the course of treatment.

Etiotropic therapy

Traditional appointments

Ointment Demalan- lubricating the edges of the eyelids twice a day for 45 days (with the development of allergic reactions to the components of the ointment, temporarily cancel the etiotropic treatment).

Ointment Demalan+ ointment "Prenacid"- in a 1: 1 ratio - lubrication of the edges of the eyelids twice a day for 25 days.

Local and Systemic

Local therapy

Treatment of the edges of the eyelids with alcoholic solutions of herbs (tincture of calendula, eucalyptus) or 70% alcohol solution with ether + skin treatment in the area of: eyebrows, forehead, wings of the nose, chin, external auditory canal - twice with an interval of 15 minutes (up to ointments!).

Ointment "Prenacid"- allergic blepharoconjunctivitis, blepharitis;

"Colbiocin", "Eubetal-antibiotic" (eye drops and ointment) - purulent blepharoconjunctivitis, blepharitis.

Local physiotherapy

Eyelid massage, ozone therapy (topically), magnetotherapy (against the background of ongoing drug therapy)

Combined treatment of dysbiosis (polyvalent strepto / staphylococcal bacteriophage; nystatin, etc.).

Spectacle correction of refractive pathology (especially in children with hyperopia).

Systemic therapy

Correction of immunological and metabolic disorders.
- Treatment of chronic gastroduodenitis and cholecystopancreatitis (anamnestically - in 80% of the examined),
- Treatment chronic diseases lungs;

Prevention of infection (repeated self-infection)

Treatment of demodicosis of the eyelids should be carried out simultaneously with the treatment of demodicosis of the face.

To remove the waste products of mites, the procedures of morning and evening face washing with antibacterial soap are recommended to be supplemented with self-massage of the eyelids (with wet fingers for 1-2 minutes).

In order to avoid repeated self-infection during the treatment period, it is recommended:

Use disposable napkins to wash the eyelids and wash your face,
- ironing pillowcases and towels daily;
- carry out regular cleaning of glasses, shaving devices, incl. cases;
- wash or clean other personal items (gloves, scarves, hats, motorcycle helmets) in contact with the skin of the face;
- for women to exclude cosmetics, eliminate cosmetics contaminated with mites;
- children can become infected after contact with infected objects.

Until complete recovery, limit contact (face to face) with loved ones.

Not recommended during treatment: drinking alcohol and spicy food, visiting baths and swimming pools, prolonged exposure to the sun, hypothermia, chronic fatigue, increased visual stress (including a computer).

Etiotropic therapy

Alternative appointments

Spray can "Spregal"- lubrication of the edges of the eyelids with a tampon (!) soaked in medicine is permissible only by an ophthalmologist.

Complex pathogenetic therapy

Local and Systemic

Local therapy

In case of scaly blepharitis, it is advisable to pre-toilet the eyelids with antiseptic solutions (furacillin, KMnO4, boric acid) with the application of a petroleum jelly bandage overnight binocularly for 2-3 days.

The use of corvalol or valocordin for the treatment of the edges of the eyelids is limited (burning); you can use 5% water solution novocaine, 35-30% water solution "Dimexida";

Eye drops are medicated solutions that are intended to be injected into the eye. Preparations in the form eye drops quite a lot, but all of them are not analogs, but belong to one or another group. Any drops are sterile, stable and do not irritate the mucous membrane of the eye. Depending on the active substance, eye drops are used to eliminate unpleasant symptoms and treat various diseases of the organs of vision. Further Consider the most common eye drops and the features of their use.

Eye drops are intended for the prevention and treatment of diseases of the organs of vision. Most often, ophthalmologists prescribe drops for diseases of the anterior parts of the eye, outer membranes and eyelids. The solutions contain one or more components that have a therapeutic effect on the eyes. Eye drops can be used for such purposes as:

• Fighting infections and viruses. In this case, they contain antibiotics and antiviral components.
• Allergy protection.
• Elimination of the inflammatory process.
• Glaucoma treatment and intraocular pressure lowering.
• Nourishment of eye tissues to improve metabolic processes;
• Slowing down the formation of cataracts;
• Decreased presbyopia;
• Slowing the progression of myopia;
• Fight against retinopathy in metabolic disorders;
• Carrying out diagnostic procedures;
• Moisturizing the eyes;
• Vasoconstriction;
• Elimination of fatigue, redness and irritation;
• Removal of edema.

All types of eye drops have a number of common properties. An important feature of such funds is the ability to quickly penetrate through the conjunctiva, the outer membrane of the eye, into the departments eyeball located deeper.

This effect is achieved thanks to special technologies used in the production process.

Each drug has its own characteristics: it contains its own active substance, is used for a specific purpose and is included in one or another group of eye drops.

• Antimicrobial eye drops are used to fight infections of all kinds. This is the most numerous pharmacological group, which, in turn, is subdivided into several subgroups. Antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal eye drops are distinguished, and by the nature of the active substance - antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs and antiseptics.
• Anti-inflammatory eye drops are intended for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of the organ of vision and its appendages of a non-infectious nature. This group, in turn, is subdivided into steroidal anti-inflammatory drops (hormonal anti-inflammatory drops) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drops. Both those and others can consist of several components, expanding their spectrum of action.
• Drugs designed to lower intraocular pressure are divided into 2 large groups: drugs that improve the outflow inside eye fluid, and medicines that reduce its production.
• Antiallergic eye drops are intended for the treatment and prevention of allergic reactions. The principle of action of these drugs is to suppress the triggering of the inflammatory reaction at the cellular level or in the blockade of histamine receptors.
• Local vasoconstrictor drugs relieve symptoms of allergic inflammation, such as edema and hyperemia, and significantly reduce pain.
• Eye drops used for cataracts slow down its development.
• Moisturizing eye drops, or artificial tears, are designed to prevent dry eye syndrome.
• Diagnostic eye drops are used during surgery.

List of the most popular types of eye drops

This group is divided into several subgroups.

Designed to treat eye infections caused by bacteria, mycoplasmas and chlamydia.

The following antibiotic eye drops are currently known:

• Levomycetin;
• Vigamox;
• Tobrex;
• Gentamicin;
• Tsipromed;
• Tsiprolet;
• Oftaquix;
• Normax;
• Floxal;
• Colistimitate;
• Maxitrol;
• Futsitalmik.

Designed to treat viral infections. The list of these drugs:

• Aktipol;
• Poludan;
• Trifluridine;
• Berofor;
• Oftan-IMU.

Designed to treat fungal infections. Such eye products are produced only in Europe and the United States based on a substance such as natamycin. Also, if necessary, solutions of amphotericin B, Fluconazole, Ketoconazole, Flucitazine, Miconazole and Nystatin are instilled into the eyes.

These drugs contain sulfa drugs in their composition, therefore they are used to treat both bacterial and viral infections. The most famous drug based on sodium sulfacil is Albucid.

Designed to treat infections caused by any microorganisms: viruses, fungi, bacteria. Antiseptic drops:

• Ophthalmo-septonex;
• Miramistin;
• Avitar.

The drugs in this group are divided into 3 subgroups:

1. Drops containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as active substances(Voltaren ofta, Naklof, Indocollir). Such drops are often used to relieve inflammation in various functional conditions (fatigue, irritation, etc.) and eye diseases (infections, glaucoma, etc.).
2. Drops containing glucocorticoid hormones... These include Prednisolone, Dexamethasone, Betamethasone, Prenacid. These drugs are used to eliminate a strong inflammatory process in various eye diseases. It is not recommended to use eye drops with glucocorticoids for viral, mycobacterial and fungal eye infections.
3. Combined drops containing NSAIDs, glucocorticoids, antibiotics or antiviral agents. The most popular combination drugs are Sofradex, Oftalmoferon, Tobradex.

Drugs in this group are prescribed for patients suffering from allergic reactions. Medicinal solutions may contain membrane stabilizers (Cromohexal, Lekrolin, Lodoxamide, Alomid) or antihistamines (Antazolin, Azelastin, Allergodil, Levocabastin, Feniramine, Histimet and Opatonol) as active substances.

Antiallergic drops must be used in courses.

These include:

• Tetrizoline;
• Naphazoline;
• Oxymetazoline;
• Phenylephrine;
• Vizin;
• Spersallerg.

These drugs are used only as needed to eliminate severe redness of the eyes, relieve swelling and stop lacrimation.

The use of vasoconstrictor drops is allowed no more than 7 - 10 days in a row.

These drugs reduce intraocular pressure. Among them are drops that improve the outflow of intraocular fluid (Pilocarpine, Karbakhol, Latanoprost, Ksalatan, Ksalakom, Travoprost, Travatan), and drops that reduce the formation of intraocular fluid (Clonidine-Clofelin, Proxofelin, Betaxolol, Timolamidol, Proxolzolzolzol Trusopt, Azopt, Betoptik, Arutimol, Cosopt, Ksalakom.

The drugs of this group support the functioning of the optic nerve and prevent its edema. These include: Erisod, Emoxipin, 0.02% solution of histochrome.

The purpose of these drops is to slow down the development of cataracts. List of drugs:

• Alpha-adrenergic agonist - Mezaton 1%;
• Irifrin 2.5 and 10%;
• Taurine;
• Oftan-katakhrom;
• Azapentacen;
• Taufon;
• Quinax.

They are used to relieve pain in the eyes in case of serious diseases or during diagnostic and surgical interventions. These include the following drugs:

• Tetracaine;
• Dikain;
• Oxybuprocaine;
• Lidocaine;
• Inocaine.

They are used for various diagnostic manipulations: dilate the pupil, allow you to see the fundus, differentiate lesions of various eye tissues, etc.). Drugs in this group:

• Atropine;
• Midriacil;
• Fluorescein.

Such funds are also called "artificial tear".

They are used for dry eyes against the background of any condition or disease. Artificial tear drugs include:

• Vidisik;
• Oftagel;
• Hilo chest of drawers;
• Oxial;
• Sistane;
• "Natural tear".

These drugs stimulate the restoration of the normal structure of the cornea of ​​the eye, improve the nutrition of the eye tissues and activate metabolic processes.These include: Etaden, Erisod, Emoxipin, Taufon, Solcoseryl, Balarpan. These drops are also used to accelerate the recovery of eye tissue after burns, injuries, against the background of degenerative processes in the cornea (keratinopathies).

• Quinax;
• Ophthalm-katachrom;
• Catalin;
• Vitayodurol;
• Taurine;
• Taufon.

Each drug has its own characteristics. It is allowed to use drops of a therapeutic orientation only as directed by an ophthalmologist.

What you need to know about the correct use of eye drops?

• Eye drops should be prescribed by a doctor... The specialist chooses a drug for the treatment of the disease and prescribes its dosage, which must be strictly observed.
• If the optometrist has prescribed several ophthalmic medications, you need to take breaks of 15-20 minutes between instillation. If the doctor says that the drops need to be applied in a specific order, this should not be neglected.
• The pharmacy may not have your prescribed eye drops. In this case, you should not replace them on your own or on the recommendation of a pharmacist with drops with a similar composition. Even if the same active ingredient is indicated on vials from different manufacturers, eye tissue may react unpredictably to another drug. Only a specialist can choose a suitable analogue.
• Strictly observe the storage regime of the eye drops, specified in the instructions for the drug.
• Remember the shelf life: eye drops can be used within a month from the moment the bottle is opened and only if the appearance, color and consistency of the solution have not changed.
• Wash your hands while using the drops to avoid infecting your eyes and avoid touching anything with the tip of the bottle.
• Warm up the drops by dipping a closed bottle into a cup of hot water or running it under a stream of hot water. Cold drops are poorly absorbed and may irritate the eyes.
• If you wear contact lenses, remove the lenses from your eyes before using the eye drops. They can be put on 15-20 minutes after using the drug.
• Do not use other people's drops and do not give your drug to anyone. Eye drops are like a toothbrush: they are applied strictly individually.

additional information

The first and most effective remedy for relieving inflammation and redness of the eyes is drops. Like every medicine, they have pharmacological properties, features and scheme of application. The list of the most popular and frequently prescribed drugs includes antiseptics, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and prophylactic drugs.

Dosage forms in solutions that are injected into the conjunctival sac are eye drops. They can be aqueous, oily or suspension. Any form of solution meets the following requirements:

1. To protect the conjunctiva from infection, the medication must be sterile. This is achieved through adherence to the rules of asepsis and sterilization.
2. Mechanical impurities are excluded. Therefore, during preparation, the dosage form undergoes thorough filtration.
3. Solutions should be comfortable, isotonic, with an optimal value corresponding to the osmotic pressure of the tear fluid. For this purpose, sodium chlorides and sulfates, boric acid are used in production.
4. Dosage forms must have a chemically stable formula. To ensure this, special stabilizers are added to them and sterilization takes place in a gentle mode.
5. The tear fluid has a peculiarity: it quickly flushes out aqueous solutions. In order to prolong the action dosage form in the conjunctival cavity, they additionally include prolonging components.

V ophthalmic practice drops are prescribed for therapeutic and prophylactic measures in the anterior parts of the eyes, outer membranes and eyelids. Their composition can be one-component or combined.

The drugs on this list are prescribed for the treatment of infections, "red eye syndrome", with traumatic injuries, inflammation, after the removal of foreign bodies. These complex effects give an antiseptic, deodorizing, disinfecting and anti-inflammatory effect.

Release form: 0.05% solution in a 10 ml bottle.

A broad spectrum drug is used in the treatment of fungal, bacterial, viral infections of the anterior part of the eye. V preventive purposes appointed after operations and injuries.

The main active ingredient: picloxidine dihydrochloride destroys the cell membranes of bacteria, fungi, viruses, thereby leading to their death.

To improve tolerance and efficacy, two auxiliary components are introduced into the composition of the drug:

• Polysorbate maintains the concentration of picloxidine on the cornea
• Dextrose provides osmotic activity and mucosal tolerance.

Release form: 0.01% solution in a 10 ml bottle.

The main component is benzyldimethyl antiseptic. Affects chlamydia, fungi, herpeviruses, staphylococci, streptococci. The drug is an isotonic solution, close to the lacrimal fluid, so its use is painless and comfortable.

It is indicated for the treatment of acute and chronic conjunctivitis, blepharitis, keratitis. Antiseptic drops are prescribed for prophylactic purposes after surgery.

The use of Okomistin is safe, therefore it is allowed in pediatric practice for children from the first days of life, for pregnant and lactating women.

Antiseptic solutions are used 1–2 drops every 4–6 hours for a course of 7–10 days. For preventive purposes, they are used three procedures per day.

Medicines in this group are presented in two types. These are synthetic hormonal and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

The main active ingredient dexamethasone is a synthetic substance, an analogue of the adrenal cortex hormone.

Eye drops with a pronounced anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic, anti-exudative effect. The drug penetrates well into all tissues of the anterior part of the eye and appendages, acting from 4 to 8 hours.

Treatment course: from 10 days to two weeks.

It is prescribed for purulent, purulent conjunctivitis, keratitis, blepharitis, optic neuritis, for the prevention of an inflammatory reaction after surgery, burns and injuries.

The remedy is contraindicated for purulent pathologies, viral infection, increased intraocular pressure.

Refers to prescription drugs.

The main active ingredient of the drug: disodium dysonide phosphate. This compound belongs to synthetic glucocorticoids and has a pronounced anti-inflammatory and vasoconstrictor effect.

It is prescribed for organic pathologies, thermal, chemical, traumatic injuries of the anterior part of the eye and appendages.

The course of treatment is from 12 days to two weeks. For special indications, the term can be extended up to a month.

Combined preparation in the form of a suspension, which combines two components:

• Dexamentazone provides anti-inflammatory properties.
• Antimicrobial function is achieved due to tobramycin, an antibiotic with a wide range actions.

Drops are prescribed for bacterial infections and inflammations of the anterior parts of the eye, for prophylaxis in the postoperative period.

The course of drug treatment: 7-10 days.

The remedy is contraindicated in children under 1 year old, pregnant and breastfeeding.

The main active ingredient of the drops, a derivative of sodium phenylacetic acid, diclofenac belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substances.

The drug acts as a pain reliever, relieves puffiness.

The course of treatment with eye drops: one to three weeks.

An analogue of the drug: Diklo-F eye drops.

The main component of the product, a derivative of acetic acid, belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substances. Acts on the focus of infection, relieves pain, swelling.

The course of treatment with eye drops: from seven days and up to four weeks as prescribed by a doctor.

It is used in preventive and medicinal purposes with eye inflammations of various origins, injuries, before and after cataract surgery.

The remedy is contraindicated in children under 2 years of age, pregnant and breastfeeding.

The preparations of this group include active active ingredients of synthetic or natural origin, destructive to pathogenic microorganisms. The range of their application in ophthalmic treatment wide enough. They are indicated in the treatment of bacterial blepharitis, conjunctivitis, barley, dacryocystitis, keratitis and other acute and chronic eye infections.

Medicines are divided into two large groups:

• Antibacterial (aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones).
• Sulfanilamide.

The choice of this or that remedy is made by a specialist, taking into account the age, the spectrum of exposure, the alleged tolerance, the sensitivity of the infection to the drug.

Eye drops with the main component of ciprofloxacin hydrochloride - a broad-spectrum antibiotic of the fluoroquinolone group. Suppresses bacteria growing and dormant.

They give a high absorption rate and reach their maximum concentration after 2 hours, keeping it up to 6 hours.

Shown in the treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the eyes and appendages: conjunctivitis, keratitis, uveitis, blepharitis.

The dosage of drugs of the fluoroquinolone group is determined by the doctor. The course of treatment lasts 7 days.

Ophthalmic solutions with aminoglycosides, where tobramycin sulfate is included as the main component.

A local antibiotic acts on streptococcus, staphylococcus, Klebsiella, diphtheria and Escherichia coli.

It is indicated for eye infections with pathogenic microorganisms sensitive to tobramycin sulfate in all categories of patients, including newborns.

Treatment course: from 7 to 10 days.

Sulfanilamide preparations bacteriostatics are prescribed for initial stage infections. They inhibit the growth and reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms and, in addition to bacteriostatic, have a keratoplastic effect: they restore the outer epithelial cell layer.

The active ingredient is sodium sulfacide (sulfacetamide).

The drug is available in two dosages aqueous solution 5 and 10 ml:

• 20% of the nursery.
• 30% adult.

Eye drops give a local antimicrobial effect against Escherichia coli, gonococcus, streptococcus, staphylococcus, chlamydia.

It is used for infectious and inflammatory diseases of the anterior part of the eye: purulent conjunctivitis, blepharitis, corneal ulcers. For prophylactic purposes, it is used to prevent infections in newborns.

The course of treatment of the drug takes place until the symptoms disappear completely, with daily instillations every 4 hours.

To prevent dystrophic and age-related changes, to stimulate metabolic processes and to normalize intraocular pressure, fortified formulations are prescribed.

Release form: vials of 5.10 ml, 4% solution.

Eye drops based on taurine, an amino acid that is involved in lipid metabolism, normalizes intracellular energy balance.

In ophthalmology, the compound is used for the treatment and prevention of degenerative processes

Indications:

• Increased visual stress.
• All stages of myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism.
• Age-related changes in the cornea.
• Cataract.
• Glaucoma.
• Diabetic retinopathy.

Treatment course: from one to three months.

Eye drops with the active ingredient azapentacene polysulfonate. This compound stimulates the formation of enzymes and other protein structures of the anterior chambers of the eyes, and acts as an antioxidant.

Eye drops with the active substance lutein - an antioxidant and a neutralizer. Accumulating, the drug acts as a light filter, protecting the eye from aggressive rays of the light spectrum. The antioxidant properties of lutein make it possible to neutralize the negative effect of free radicals, and thereby prevent retinal and lens degeneration.

The range of application of the drug is wide: it is prescribed for all age groups. For children and adolescents - for the prevention of myopia, in adults - with age-related hyperopia, for the prevention of sclerotic senile changes.

Release form: bottle of 10 ml.

Combined eye drops to improve metabolism, respiration and cell synthesis. Stimulates energy processes in the lens due to the content of active components:

• Cytochrome.
• Adenosine.
• Sodium succinate.
• Nicotinamide.

It is indicated for the prevention of cataracts and other sclerotic changes in the anterior parts of the eye.

Treatment course: 1 to 3 months.

This group preventive measures a wide range of purposes. They are shown to those who have professional activity associated with increased visual stress.

Release form: bottle of 10 ml.

Complex preparation with plant extracts:

• Pharmacy chamomile.
• Elderberry.
• Witch hazel.
• Sweet clover.

Hypoallergenic eye drops eliminate dryness, irritation and redness, give a slight anti-inflammatory effect, narrow the enlarged blood vessels... The drug is recommended for care, relaxation and moisturizing of the mucous membranes of the eyes, after wearing contact lenses.

A keratoprotective drug based on carbomer, a high-molecular compound similar in composition to lacrimal fluid. Indicated for red eye syndrome and when wearing lenses.

Creates a protective and moisturizing film on the surface of the organ, relieves inflammation.

The list of eye drops of artificial tear fluid substitutes includes the following names: Systane, Vial, Natural Tear, Oftolik, Vizomitin.

Unlike other drugs, moisturizers do not have a systemic effect on the cells in the anterior part of the eye. In addition to individual intolerance, they have no contraindications, so they can be purchased and used without a doctor's prescription.

All eye drops, like any others medications should only be used after being prescribed by a healthcare professional.

For them to give therapeutic effect, saved the action and did not damage, you need to follow several rules:

1. The opened bottle can be used for no more than 4 weeks and stored only in a cool, dark place.
2. Wash your hands before the procedure.
3. When instilling, try to make sure that the tip of the pipette does not come into contact with the surface of the eye or eyelashes.
4. If several medications are prescribed by the doctor, the procedures should be carried out with pauses of at least 20 minutes. Which drug will be the first does not matter.

The main thing: if the doctor has prescribed treatment with drops, you cannot interrupt it yourself. The full course of procedures must be followed.

Types of eye drops

By appointment, modern eye drops are divided into the following groups:

1. Antimicrobial eye drops are used to fight all sorts of infections. This is perhaps the most numerous pharmacological group, which in turn is subdivided into several subgroups. So, in accordance with the most common types of infections, antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal eye drops are isolated, and by the nature of the active substance - antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs and antiseptics.
2. Anti-inflammatory eye drops are intended for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of the organ of vision and its appendages of a non-infectious nature. This group, in turn, is subdivided into steroidal anti-inflammatory drops (hormonal anti-inflammatory drops) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drops. Both those and others can consist of several components, expanding their spectrum of action.
3. Eye drops used for the treatment of glaucoma, which is a persistent increase in intraocular pressure, leading to serious consequences up to irreparable loss of vision. According to the mechanism of action, drugs intended to reduce intraocular pressure are divided into two large groups: drugs that improve the outflow of intraocular fluid, and drugs that reduce its production.
4. Antiallergic eye drops, intended for the treatment and prevention of allergic reactions. The principle of action of these drugs is to suppress the start of the inflammatory reaction at the cellular level (membrane stabilizing antiallergic drugs) or in the blockade of receptors for histamine, the main mediator of inflammatory allergic reactions (histamine receptor blockers). In addition, anti-allergic eye drops include vasoconstrictor drugs local action, relieving symptoms of allergic inflammation such as edema and hyperemia (redness) and significantly reducing pain.
5. Eye drops used with cataract.
6. Moisturizing eye drops or "artificial tears".
7. Diagnostic eye drops and eye drops used during surgery.

Antibacterial eye drops (eye drops for dacryocystitis, barley, bacterial blepharitis, conjunctivitis, etc.)

Antibacterial eye drops are medications designed to fight bacterial infections of the eyes and their appendages.

It is bacteria that, as a rule, become the culprits of such fairly common diseases as dacryocystitis (inflammation of the lacrimal sac), meiobitis (barley), creeping corneal ulcer (ulcerative lesion of the transparent membrane covering the iris and pupil), and also cause post-traumatic and postoperative purulent inflammatory processes.

In addition, bacteria are often the causative agents of blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids), conjunctivitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye), keratitis (inflammation of the cornea), uveitis (inflammation of the choroid), and other acute and chronic eye infections.

Therefore, it is not surprising that antibacterial drugs are the largest pharmacological subgroup of antimicrobial eye drops. By the nature of the active ingredient, antibacterial eye drops, in turn, are subdivided into antibiotic eye drops and sulfanilamide eye drops.

Antibiotic eye drops are medicinal preparations that contain compounds of natural or semi-synthetic origin as an active ingredient that have a detrimental effect on microorganisms.

In the case of antibiotics, medicine uses the natural properties of certain living organisms to produce substances that suppress competitive microflora.

As you know, the first antibiotics were obtained from the culture of yeast fungi. Since then, scientists have learned not only to use natural antibiotics obtained from various microorganisms, but also to synthesize their improved analogs.

By their chemical nature, antibiotics, in turn, are divided into groups - rows, so that antibacterial agents from the same row have similar properties.

In ophthalmic practice, eye drops with antibiotics of various groups are widely used, in particular:

• aminoglycosides (tobramycin eye drops (Dilaterol, Tobrex), gentamicin eye drops);
• chloramphenicol (chloramphenicol (chloramphenicol) eye drops);
• fluoroquinolones (Cipromed eye drops (Ciprofloxacin, Ciprolet, Cifran, Ciloxan), ofloxacin eye drops (Floxal eye drops), levofloxacin eye drops (Signicef ​​eye drops)).

Eye drops, the active ingredient of which is sulfa drugs, were introduced into ophthalmological practice much earlier and still retain their popularity.

The most popular drugs in this group include the well-known albucid eye drops (sodium sulfacil eye drops, soluble sulfacil, sulfacetamide, etc.).

Which antibacterial eye drops are best?

Antibacterial eye drops are selected individually, while the doctor focuses on the following factors:

• the age and general condition of the patient (no contraindications to the appointment of the active substance of the eye drops);
• the alleged tolerability of the drug;
• spectrum of antibacterial action of eye drops;
• supposed resistance of microflora to antibacterial drugs;
• the compatibility of the drug with the drugs taken by the patient;
• possible side effects when using eye drops;
• the availability of the drug for the patient (the price of eye drops, the availability of the drug in nearby pharmacies).

Despite the fact that modern medicine has a sufficient arsenal of antibacterial drugs, the choice of eye drops can be significantly narrowed if there are contraindications for age or health conditions. For example, many antibacterial eye drops are not prescribed for children in the first year of life, severe liver damage can become an obstacle to the appointment of sulfonamides, neuritis auditory nerve is a contraindication to the appointment of antibiotics from the group of aminoglycosides, differing from toxicity, etc.

Often, doctors refuse the drug due to the incompatibility of the active substance of the eye drops with other drugs that the patient is forced to use for concomitant diseases. For example, the combination of levomycetin eye drops with cimetidine, which reduces the acidity of gastric juice, increases the risk of developing aplastic anemia, so it is more rational to choose another drug.

In addition, doctors take into account the possibility of individual intolerance to the active substance of the eye drops. So, for example, albucid eye drops are not prescribed to patients who have had pathological reactions when using other sulfa drugs.

If there are no contraindications, the suspected sensitivity of the infection to the drug is taken into account when choosing antibacterial eye drops. So, for example, if there is reason to suspect that the infectious process is caused by microflora insensitive to many antibiotics, then it is better to prescribe newest drug with an antibiotic of the fluoroquinolone series, to which many strains of microorganisms have not yet developed resistance.

If the choice is wide enough, attention is paid to the likelihood of developing unpleasant side effects (some drugs cause pain and burning sensation in the eyes more often than others), the cost of eye drops and their availability for the patient (availability in nearby pharmacies).

Antiseptic drugs have been used in scientific medicine for nearly two centuries. Their task, in accordance with the name, is to disinfect surfaces (skin, mucous membranes, wounds, burns, surgeon's hands, operating table, etc.).

Therefore, all antiseptics have the broadest spectrum of action - they are active against bacteria, protozoa, fungi and many viruses. These substances are low-allergenic, do not have a systemic effect and, therefore, have few contraindications from the side general condition organism. However, the local aggressiveness of antiseptics significantly narrows the range of their use.

In ophthalmic practice, the indications for the use of antiseptics are:

• inflammation of the eyelids (blepharitis, barley);
• conjunctivitis;
• inflammation of the cornea (keratitis);
• prevention of post-traumatic and postoperative complications.

Antiseptic eye drops Vitabact, which are a 0.05% solution of picloxidine and Okomistin (0.01% solution of miramistin), are widely used.

Since the drugs provide exclusively local action, they can be used by adults, including pregnant and lactating mothers, and children, including newborns. The only contraindication to prescribing antiseptic eye drops is hypersensitivity or allergic reactions.

In cases where the instillation of eye drops Vitabact or Okomistin causes unusually sharp pain, lacrimation, painful spasm of the eyelids or, even worse, swelling of the tissues surrounding the eyes begins, the drug should be canceled as it is not suitable for your body.

According to the mechanism of action, all antiviral eye drops can be divided into two large groups: virucidal chemotherapy drugs (chemicals that destroy the virus), interferons (substances that kill the virus of an immune nature) and immunomodulators (drugs that help the body to provide a decent resistance to a viral infection).

TO virucidal chemotherapy drugs topical application include idoxuridine eye drops (Oftan Idu eye drops), used in adults and children with herpes infection of the cornea of ​​the eye.

Eye drops Oftan Idu practically have no contraindications, with the exception of individual intolerance to the drug. However, unpleasant side effects often occur in the form of headaches and a pronounced local reaction (burning, lacrimation, photophobia, painful spasm of the eyelids).

Oftan Idu eye drops are not prescribed together with glucocorticoid drugs, and during pregnancy they try to use only in cases where the expected benefit from the drops outweighs the risk of adverse effects on the fetus.

It should also be borne in mind that virucidal agents are antimetabolites and significantly slow down the healing process of corneal defects left by the virus.

Antiviral eye drops from the interferon group.

Interferons are naturally occurring low molecular weight proteins produced by cells with antiviral, immunostimulating and antitumor activity.

In ophthalmic practice, interferons are used to treat inflammatory processes conjunctiva, cornea and choroid caused by adenoviruses, herpes viruses and herpes zoster.

So, interferon is part of combination drug ophthalmoferon eye drops, the active ingredients of which are also the antiallergic agent diphenhydramine, antiseptic boric acid and a polymer base that acts as an "artificial tear".

Despite the "naturalness" of the action of interferons have their own contraindications. In particular, ophthalmoferon eye drops cannot be used for severe illnesses. of cardio-vascular system, with lesions of the liver and kidneys, with insufficient hematopoiesis (leukocytopenia, thrombocytopenia), diseases thyroid gland and mental illnesses.

In addition, interferons can have an adverse effect on the fetus and baby, therefore, ophthalmoferon eye drops are not prescribed during pregnancy and lactation.

As a rule, ophthalmoferon is well tolerated, but adverse side effects from influenza-like syndrome are also possible ( headache, chills, fever, weakness, body aches) to seizures and hallucinations. It should be noted that all of the listed symptoms disappear completely after the drug is discontinued.

The mechanism of the antiviral action of interferon inducers is to stimulate the body's natural defenses, leading to the activation of cellular immunity and an increase in the production of antibodies against viral agents.

In ophthalmic practice, interferon inducers are represented by the eye drops Poludan (polyadenylic and polyuridylic acid) and Aktipol (aminobenzoic acid), which are prescribed for lesions of the organ of vision caused by adenovirus and herpes infection.

Antiviral eye drops from the group of interferon inducers should not be used during pregnancy and lactation, as well as in the presence of severe liver and kidney disorders. Since Aktipol eye drops and

Poludanum are direct immunostimulants, they are contraindicated in patients with autoimmune diseases.

When using Aktipol and Poludan eye drops, the following side effects may occur:

• fever, joint pain;
• decrease in blood pressure;
• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
• oppression of hematopoiesis (anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia);
• allergic reactions.

In case of poor tolerance, it is recommended to cancel the drug in order to normalize the state of the body.

Eye drops are used in ophthalmic practice for the prevention and treatment of diseases of the anterior segment of the eye, outer membranes and eyelids. Such funds can have different effects on the eyes, they contain one or more components.

Immediately before instilling drops, the vial with the drug should be warmed in the hand to body temperature. The procedure should be carried out in a calm atmosphere, after washing your hands. In order for the drop to hit the right place, the head should be tilted back and the lower eyelid pulled back. To avoid hitting medicinal solution into the nasal cavity, after instillation, close the eye and press on inner corner.

An important feature of medicinal eye preparations is that they quickly penetrate through the outer mucous membrane of the eye into the deeper parts of the visual apparatus. It is not permissible to use such funds on your own. Before starting treatment, it is important to read the instructions.

So, how to drip your eyes for various diseases and what kind of eye drops are there in general?

Types of eye drops

Consider a list of drugs for the eyes, depending on the pharmacological action:

• Antimicrobial. These include antibiotics as well as antiviral, antiseptic, and antimycotic drugs;
• Anti-inflammatory.
• Antiglaucoma. They are divided into drugs that improve the outflow of ocular fluid and inhibit the production of aqueous humor.
• Drugs that improve tissue metabolism.
• Antiallergic.
• Medicines for the treatment of cataracts.
• Moisturizers.
• Diagnostic.

The best eye drops can be prescribed by a specialist, since he understands the composition and pharmacological action of the drug

The best eye drops

Next, let's talk about what are effective means in the fight against various kinds of ophthalmological disorders. Choose the most best drops is possible only after a detailed review and comparative analysis.

Moisturizers

This group of drugs is used for fatigue and dry eyes. Experts recommend using moisturizers for dry eye syndrome, prolonged use of the computer, as well as when exposed to adverse environmental factors. Such medicines are sold without a prescription form, so they can be freely purchased at the pharmacy network.

Moisturizing drops do not affect the tissues of the eye, but are artificial tears. Thanks to this, they practically have no contraindications. Consider the popular products from the group of moisturizers:

• Visomitin. The tool has a keratoprotective effect, it fights against age-related changes in the lacrimal fluid, as well as dry eye syndrome. Visomitin has antioxidant activity, due to which the cells of the conjunctiva are normalized, the inflammatory reaction is removed and the composition of the tear film is normalized. Visomitin is drops from cramps, itching, burning and pain in the eyes. This is a unique drug that affects not only the symptoms, but the very cause of the problem.
• Systein. Relaxing preparation effectively removes dryness, fatigue and eye irritation. Soon after instillation, unpleasant symptoms such as itching, redness, and burning decrease. When drops fall on the mucous membrane of the eye, they form a film that protects against drying out.
• Vidisik. The gel has keratoprotective properties. This combined remedy, similar in composition to lacrimal fluid. On the surface of the eye, Vidisik forms a delicate film that lubricates and moisturizes. The gel stimulates the healing process.
• Hilo chest of drawers. These are drops for relaxing the eyes, which are used for dry eye syndrome, after surgery, as well as for a feeling of comfort when wearing contact lenses. The Hilo-chest of drawers contains hyaluronic acid, it does not contain any preservatives and is approved for use during pregnancy. Hilo-chest of drawers - these are drops from pain, itching and fatigue in the eyes.

Systane is a well-known eye drops for irritation

Activating metabolic processes

Such drops are prescribed by specialists to slow down age-related changes and degenerative processes in the tissues of the visual apparatus, as well as in the treatment of cataracts. The active ingredients included in the composition help the eye receive more oxygen and nutrients. Medicines of this group improve microcirculation processes, eye nutrition and restore functional activity.

Let's single out the prominent representatives of this group:

• Quinax. It is often prescribed for the treatment of lens opacity - cataracts. Quinax has antioxidant activity and protects the lens from the negative effects of free radicals.
• Taufon. The remedy is prescribed for dystrophic changes occurring in the organs of vision. Taufon stimulates metabolic and energy processes, and also speeds up the healing processes. The tool normalizes intraocular pressure and metabolism.
• Catalin. It is used for prophylactic and therapeutic purposes against diabetic and senile cataract... Catalin normalizes nutrition, metabolic processes in the lens, and also prevents the appearance and development of cataract symptoms.

Taufon is a cheap eye drops that activate metabolic processes in the tissues of the eye

Antiglaucoma

Glaucoma drops are prescribed for increased intraocular pressure. Glaucoma, or eye hypertension, is fraught with the development of atrophic changes in optic nerve and complete loss of vision. The drugs reduce the production of intraocular fluid and improve its outflow. Such drops are good method non-surgical fight against glaucoma. The safety of the patient's vision depends on the correctness of their choice.

Let's talk about four well-known antiglaucoma drops:

• Pilocarpine. The tool narrows the pupil of the eye and reduces the increased intraocular pressure. Pilocarpine is also used for eye examination, as well as after surgery. The agent belongs to the group of alkaloids, which is made from the leaves of a plant of the genus pilocarpus;
• Betoptic. The drug belongs to the group of selective beta-blockers. Intraocular pressure decreases due to a decrease in the production of ophthalmic fluid. Betoptic selectively affects the receptors of the organs of the visual apparatus. The tool does not affect the size of the pupil and indicators of twilight vision;
• Fotil. These are combined drops, which include pilocarpine and timolol, a beta-blocker. Fotil causes a spasm of accommodation and constriction of the pupil. Within half an hour after instillation, an effect is observed that can persist up to fourteen hours;
• Xalatan. The product improves the outflow of aqueous humor, preventing the progression of glaucoma.

Eye wash drops

Eye rinsing may be necessary in case of injury, as well as contact with foreign body or aggressive substances. Also, doctors recommend the procedure for inflammatory processes. Consider three types of eye wash drops:

• Sulfacil. Belongs to the group of sulfonamides. Has a bacteriostatic effect on gram-positive and gram-negative microflora. This means that under the action of the drug, the active growth and reproduction of pathogens is suspended;
• Levomycetin. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic. Addiction to Levomycetin is slow.
• Albucid. It is an antibiotic with a bacteriostatic effect, which eliminates infectious and inflammatory processes. The active substance has antimicrobial activity and belongs to sulfonamides.

Albucid is antibacterial drops that are used to wash the eyes

Midriatic

The pupil is a hole in the iris of the eye through which sunlight penetrates into it, refracts and hits the retina. Pupil dilation drops can be used in two cases:

• Curative purpose. In the treatment of inflammatory processes and during surgery.
• Diagnostic purpose. To check the fundus.

Let's review the famous mydriatics:

• Atropine. The tool has a large number of contraindications and is highly toxic. Sometimes the action of Atropine persists for ten days. The drug can cause discomfort and blurred vision for a certain period of time;
• Midriacil. Approximately twenty minutes after instillation, the agent begins to act. The therapeutic activity lasts for several hours, which means that the functions of the eye are quickly restored. The product can be used by both adults and children. You can read more about eye drops for children in this article;
• Irifrin. The tool is used for both therapeutic and diagnostic purposes. This is due to the ability of Irifrin to lower intraocular pressure.

Irifrin is used for diagnostic purposes for pupil dilation

Antiseptic

The main task of antiseptics is to disinfect surfaces. These funds have a wide spectrum of action and therefore bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi are sensitive to them. They are low-allergens and do not have a systemic effect on the body. The drugs help to alleviate the condition of conjunctivitis, keratitis, uveitis and other inflammatory processes. Antiseptics eliminate redness and prevent pathogens.

Consider two well-known antiseptics for treatment eye diseases:

• Vitabact. Drops have a broad spectrum of antimicrobial action. Piloxidine is the main active ingredient drug. Vitabact is used for infectious lesions of the anterior parts of the eye: conjunctivitis, dacryocystitis, keratitis, blepharitis.
• Okomistin. Benzyldimethyl is the active ingredient in antiseptic drops. Okomistin is prescribed for eye injuries, keratitis, conjunctivitis. It is also used to prevent pyoinflammatory complications.

Okomistin is an antiseptic eye and ear drops

Antiallergic

This group of medicines is used for allergic manifestations in the eye area:

• redness;
• edema;
• burning;
• photophobia;
• lacrimation.

A feature of antiallergic drops is that they only relieve allergy symptoms, but do not have therapeutic effect... Such drugs are prescribed for seasonal conjunctivitis, inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by wearing contact lenses, as well as drug inflammation.

Consider a list of antiallergic drops:

• Alomid. It is an antihistamine used to stabilize mast cells. After instillation, temporary itching, burning, and tingling may occur.
• Allergodil. The tool has a decongestant and anti-allergic agent. Allergodil is used for seasonal conjunctivitis, as well as year-round inflammation of an allergic nature. It is allowed to use the product after twelve years. Allergodil can cause eye irritation.
• Opatanol. The active ingredient in the drops is a potent selective antihistamine. Opatanol effectively fights the symptoms of seasonal conjunctivitis: itching, burning, swelling, redness of the mucous membrane.
• Dexamethasone and Hydrocortisone are used strictly as directed by your doctor. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that relieves inflammation and allergic reaction... Hydrocortisone relieves inflammation, irritation, redness, and also reduces the migration of protective cells in the focus of the inflammatory reaction.

Allergodil is an anti-allergic agent that is used in the form of eye drops and nasal spray

Vasoconstrictor

Such funds are used for edema and redness of the eye. Such unpleasant sensations can be the result of an allergic, inflammatory reaction or irritation. The vasoconstriction causes the swelling and edema to disappear within just a few minutes. It is possible to use vasoconstrictor drugs strictly according to the doctor's instructions and for a short time, as they can be addictive.

Consider in more detail the representatives of the vasoconstrictor group:

• Octylia. The tool belongs to alpha-adrenergic agonists. Tetrizoline - the active component of Octylia - constricts blood vessels, relieves puffiness, stimulates the outflow of intraocular fluid and causes pupil dilation. The tool relieves unpleasant symptoms of eye irritation: lacrimation, itching, burning, painful sensations;
• Okumelit. This is a combined anti-inflammatory agent with antiallergic, antiseptic effect. Ocumetil relieves eye swelling and irritation. After installation, the active ingredient is able to be absorbed into the systemic circulation, which can cause serious side effects from internal organs;
• Vizin. The active ingredient is an alpha-adrenergic agonist - tetrizoline. Vizin narrows blood vessels and relieves swelling. Within a minute, the effect of the drug is manifested, which lasts for four to eight hours.

Eye drops Vizin rapidly constrict blood vessels

Antibacterial

Antibacterial drugs fight bacterial eye diseases. But exactly bacterial infection most often it becomes the cause of inflammatory processes. Let's talk about effective antibiotics in the form of drops:

• Tobrex. The active component of the drug is tobramycin. It is an antibiotic from the aminoglycoside group. Tobrex is used to treat infectious and inflammatory processes in people of any age, including newborns. Staphylococci, streptococci, Klebsiella, Escherichia coli and Diphtheria bacillus are sensitive to tobramycin;
• Digit. Active ingredient is ciprofloxacin - an antibiotic from the group of fluoroquinolones. Capable of calling adverse reactions in the form of allergic reactions;
• Floxal. It is an antimicrobial agent to which gram-negative bacteria are most susceptible. Floxal is effective in treating barley, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, keratitis and other diseases.

Antiviral

Antiviral drops are of two types:

• Virucidal chemotherapy drugs and interferons. These funds destroy viral infection.
• Immunomodulators. Strengthens the resistance, or resistance, of the body, making it easier for it to fight pathogens.

Poludan is effective antiviral agent

Let's talk about four popular antiviral eye drops:

• Oftan Go. Idoxuridine is the active component of the drug, which is a pyrimidine nucleotide. Its main disadvantage is poor penetration into the cornea and the impossibility of influencing resistant strains of viruses and toxic substances... When instilling Oftan Idu, itching, burning, pain, swelling may occur;
• Ophthalmoferon. This is a combined agent with anti-inflammatory, antiviral and immunomodulatory agents. A product based on human recombinant interferon has been produced. Ophthalmoferon also has a local anesthetic and regenerative effect;
• Aktipol. The tool has not only antiviral effect, it has antioxidant, radioprotective and regenerative properties. Aktipol is rapidly absorbed into the tissues of the eye and promotes wound healing, as well as the removal of puffiness;
• Midday. Usually drops are used in the treatment of adenoviral and herpetic lesions of the eye. Poludan also has immunomodulatory effects. Sometimes the remedy can cause allergic-type side effects.

So, eye drops are effective drugs in the fight against various diseases visual apparatus. These funds are divided into different groups depending on the availability of the active ingredient. For bacterial lesions, antibacterial agents are used, but if the ophthalmic disorder is of a viral nature, then experts prescribe antiviral drops. When fungal disease antimycotic drops are prescribed. And this is not a complete list of all available eye preparations.

Eye drops can be used not only for medicinal purposes, they are also used for prevention and diagnostic research. Howbeit, medicines for the eyes should be prescribed by a doctor after an examination and an accurate diagnosis.

The eyes are a very important organ for every person. It is with the help of it that we see the world around us and can enjoy life every day. Therefore, the state of this organ must be very carefully monitored and, if any problems arise, try to get rid of them as soon as possible. A fairly common eye disease is demodicosis. In this case, the infection occurs from an eye mite, which is also called "demodex" (demodex).

Causes

On thicker skin, this pathogen mite is present in almost all people. And this is completely normal. But his presence alone is not at all enough for the disease to manifest and begin to develop.

The disease begins to actively progress not in all people. The reason for this may be a sharp decrease in immunity, for example, as a result of an illness or surgery. This can be the impetus for the development of the discussed disease. And besides, there are other reasons:

• various diseases of the digestive system;
• all kinds of hepatitis;
• metabolic disease;
• vision problems;
• frequent stress, anxiety and emotional shaking;
• a sharp change in climate or just weather conditions;
• long-term use of certain hormonal ointments;
• pregnancy.

Symptoms and Signs

Symptoms and signs of the disease under discussion include:

• redness and peeling of varying degrees of intensity on the eyelids;
• depletion of eyelashes and their excessive loss;
• and burning in the eyes after a night's sleep;
• feeling that sand has been poured into the eyes;
• profuse discharge from the eyes, which has a sticky consistency and looks like mucus;

• constant desire to rub and scratch eyes;
• between the eyelashes, small scales of the skin and liquid sticky discharge become clearly visible;
• in some cases, barley forms in the eyes;
• all kinds of rashes and irritations on the skin of the face and neck;
• severe irritation of the skin and eyes after the usual washing with soap or special tonic.

If you look closely at the eyelashes and eyebrows of a person, you can notice in them a sticky substance that looks like a cobweb.

How to treat an eye mite in humans

First you need to go to the doctor so that he can give his patient an accurate diagnosis. For this, for example, several eyelashes will be taken from each eye, which the doctor will then carefully examine under a microscope. If the tick was nevertheless found, then the doctor will prescribe the appropriate and most suitable treatment for the patient.

To relieve an allergic reaction and itching, special anti-allergenic agents are instilled into the eyes. And the edges of the eyelids, which become very rough in the process of illness and begin to rub the eyes, are gently smeared with calendula tincture so that it does not get into the eye.

Before going to bed, it is recommended to wash your face and eyes with antibacterial soap, which removes the waste products of the tick that have accumulated during the day. In the process of washing, you should intensively massage the eyelids with your fingers so that blood circulation improves, and toxins leave the body faster.

If the eye damage is too severe, the doctor may also prescribe magnetic or physical therapy.

To speed up the treatment and prevent re-infection in the future, the patient is prescribed vitamins and special supplements that improve immunity.

In general, the course of treatment is quite long - it can take from 20 to 50 days.

In order not to catch such an infection from pets, it is necessary to regularly examine them for the presence of an eyelash mite.

If a girl has been ill with demodicosis, then all cosmetics must be thrown away and replaced with new ones, otherwise they will contain live pathogens.

It is also useful to exclude all salty and spicy foods from your diet during treatment.

Medications

Special eye drops for ticks Demodex

Of course, hygiene procedures and increased immunity alone will not make it possible to get rid of the tick. Treatment must be comprehensive. It will include special eye drops and ointment. The main thing is to strictly follow all the doctor's recommendations and complete the course of treatment. On the shelves of modern pharmacies, you can find a variety of eye drops that are great for helping to cope with this problem.

Eye drops Tsipromed

They are an effective antibacterial agent that is used for infectious and inflammatory diseases of the eyes, namely for the treatment of conjunctivitis, keratins, blepharitis, as well as for the prevention of inflammatory eye processes after injuries or surgeries.

Eye mite ointment

As for the ointment, Demalan is most often prescribed to the patient. It is applied to the roots of the eyelashes twice a day - in the morning and in the evening. This procedure allows you to cut off the oxygen supply to the infected skin and thereby kill the ticks.

Treatment with folk remedies

Of course, we must not forget that there are various folk remedies that help get rid of the tick.

For example, you can make effective masks from laundry soap. To do this, beat it in your hand until foam appears, apply to problem areas and leave for an hour. After this time, you need to apply a new layer of soap suds on top. And so 4-5 times. Such procedures are repeated until the very recovery.
Special blackcurrant compresses are also very effective. To do this, pour half a glass of dried berries with two glasses of water, bring to a boil, and then simmer for another 15-20 minutes over low heat. In the finished broth, moisten a cotton swab and wipe the affected skin with it.