Posted in Category : Common Ailments | June 16, 2009

Watery Sore Eyes

Given the current rate of pollution in the air, one of the biggest factors inducing sore, water eyes is the dust and dirt particles that exist in the air. Just like air pollution, there are a number of other contributors to a person’s eyes feeling sore and watery. Watery eyes could occur because of the tear bags being overfull. This could be due to an irritation within the eye or a blockage in the tear sac where the excess tears would normally be absorbed in the eyelids.

However, one of the most predominant causes of sore and watery eyes is when the eye is infected. Widely known as conjunctivitis or pink eye, the eye can be infected by bacteria, virus or an allergy and apart from the allergic type, conjunctivitis is highly contagious. Due to its highly contagious characteristic, it is recommended that anyone suffering from the condition wear protective eye gear to prevent anybody else contracting the same. Eyeglasses and dark glasses are the most commonly used.

It is not hard to conclude that a person is infected with conjunctivitis as, as soon as the person wakes up in the morning, there will be a thick film around the eyelid which will either partially or completely prevent the person from opening their eyes. This film is made up of a greenish yellow discharge from within the eye.

Some symptoms shown will include redness on the lower eyelid, a watery discharge and considerable irritation. Both viral and bacterial infections will commonly start with an infection in one eye, later spreading across both.

Remedies for Sore Eyes

There are a number of well known home remedies that will help speed up the recovery process. Here are a few:
• An eyewash containing boric acid will help soothe the eyes.

• Boil some dried coriander in warm water to create an herbal eyewash which provides relief from the burning and helps with the pain and swelling.

• In the morning, when the matted layer has dried around the eyes, clean it with a clean cotton ball that is dipped in warm water.

• Warm tea bags placed over the eyelids also provide a substantial amount of relief.

• Sliced potato placed over the eyelids has also been known to work considerably. Make sure that the potato is peeled, though.

• Foods rich in vitamin A like goat’s milk, yoghurt, butter, tomatoes, mangoes, carrot’s and pumpkin speed up the recovery process.

Sore Eyes Treatment

There are many natural treatments for sore eyes and these can be used on kids and babies as well. Most people rush off to the doctor when they start suffering from sore eyes and opt for taking prescribed medicine, but one can also try out many home remedies for this. Before we discuss the possible remedies for sore eyes treatment, it is important to find out what exactly we mean by sore eyes. Sore eyes are a common eye infection. It is also known as conjunctivitis. Common symptoms include red, watery and itchy eyes. This is a contagious infection and lasts for about 10-14 days. One way to prevent the infection from spreading onto others is to wash your hands whenever you have touched your eyes. Also keep your towels, handkerchiefs and other personal items away from other people. Perhaps one of the best sore eye treatments is to keep washing the infected eye as much as possible. Some other solutions are to place cotton balls dipped in rose water over the eyes.

Remedy for Sore Eyes

Some people are of the opinion that the best remedy for sore eyes is to use a home remedy. Home remedies can be found right in your own kitchen and often give quick results. For instance, take some coriander leaves and grind them so that you can extract the juice easily. Use a dropper to put two drops in the infected eyes. Do this twice a day for quick relief. Another home remedy for sore eyes is to bathe them in either cucumber juice or witch hazel. Another method which gives instant relief is to put a little salt into some boiled water. Dip cotton balls into this water and place them on your eyelids for about 5 minutes. You can also reduce the itchiness and redness by dipping cotton balls in some fresh cow milk. Sprinkle potash alum powder over the balls and then place them over your eyes.

Sore Watery Eyes

There are many causes for sore, red and watering eyes. Such a condition can be caused by allergic conjunctivitis, a corneal ulcer, viral conjunctivitis, or even a foreign body. Keep in mind that sore watery eyes are not a medical emergency and can be treated easily. Some other causes associated with this condition are irregular growth of the eyelids, eyelashes growing inside, irritants, a blocked naso-lacrimal duct, belpharitis and even old age. The treatment for sore watery eyes depends on the cause. Remember that the symptoms that accompany watery eyes will help to diagnose the cause.

Watery Sore Eyes

It is essential to recognize the symptoms of watery sore eyes in order to start the proper treatment immediately. The symptoms given below will usually be seen during the first 5 days of the infection:-

  • There could be a watery discharge from the eyes.
  • There could be slight discomfort in the eyes.
  • You may want to rub your eyes all the time as they might be slightly itchy.
  • A sore throat and a running nose could also be symptoms of sore eyes.
  • You may experience a burning sensation in the eyelids.
  • Vision might be blurred
  • Difficulty in opening your eyes in the morning as a white discharge or a sticky green discharge causes the eyelids to stick together.

Watery Sore Eyes in the Morning:

Causes of watery sore eyes in the morning include dirt, dead skin cells, dust particles, mucus, and even tears. Some useful home remedies to combat this include:-

  • Mix a few drops of honey in lukewarm water and put a few drops of this solution into your eyes.
  • Boil chamomile in water and soak cotton balls in this solution and apply on your eyelids.
  • If the watery discharge is unbearable, then place two spoons in the refrigerator and then take them out after a few minutes. Place the cold spoons on your eyes. The cool metal helps to soothe your eyes and automatically takes care of the discharge.

Sore and Watery Eye:

One of the biggest causes of watery and sore eyes is pollution, given the dirt and dust particles that are present in the air. Overfull tear bags could be another reason. However, there are also many other home remedies which would help to speed the process of recovery. For example, if you get up with matted eyelids dip a cotton ball into warm water and clean the eyelid. Placing sliced (and peeled) potatoes on the eyelids also help. Diet also plays an important role in recovery. Ensure that your diet includes foods which are rich in Vitamins, mainly Vitamin A, such as butter, tomatoes, goat’s milk, carrots, pumpkins and mangoes. These will help to hasten the recuperation process. Make an eyewash that has boric acid. This will help to ease the eyes.

Recovery for Sore Eyes:

Sore eyes may also occur if the eyes are overworked. Continuously sitting in front of the television or computer screen could cause this condition as well. The best recovery for sores eyes in this case is to take a break and get some rest. Sleep if possible. Slice some cold cucumbers and place them on the eyelids. This too will help to soothe sore eyes. Try to sleep in a room that is not too bright or too dark. A moderately bright room is better to rest in. Try putting a cold, but not frozen tea bag to your eye for sometime.

Sore Eyes Remedy:

Getting a sore eyes remedy is not a difficult task. Here are some effective sore eyes remedies:-

  • Wash your eyes with warm milk
  • Studies have shown that castor oil can provide relief and a soothing effect to sore eyes.
  • Another good way to deal with this problem is to adopt an exclusive fresh fruit diet for a week. Avoid eating bananas at this time.

Cure for Sore and Runny Eyes:

One cure for sore and runny eyes is to use and infusion of plantain as eyewash. You can also apply this infusion on the eyelids. Eyewash made from dock and yarrow also soothes the eyes. Apply a poultice made out of raw grated apples. This will help too.

Itchy Sore Eyes:

Causes of dry, red, itchy sore eyes could include over use of contact lenses, exposure to allergens, eye infections (like glaucoma, sties, blepharitis) and even dry eye syndrome. No matter what, it is important that you get your eyes checked by the doctor since your eyes are an important and delicate organ of your body.

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