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.