How to get rid of itchy eyes, Causes ,Remedies, Symptoms and Treatments

How to get rid of itchy eyes, Causes ,Remedies, Symptoms and Treatments

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As the name suggests, itchy eyes means an unpleasant itchy sensation in and around the eyes. The problem can be recurring for those who frequently touch or rub their eyes.

For instant relief, you can try some easy-to-follow natural treatments. Many of these remedies use readily available ingredients from your kitchen.

However, in case the problem is severe or caused by an underlying condition then do consult your eye care professional. Health experts suggest finding out the cause of itchy eyes before looking for the solution.

Causes of Itchy Eyes
Most of the time, itchy eyes are caused by some type of allergy. An irritating substance (called an allergen) — such as pollen, dust and animal dander — causes the release of compounds called histamines in the tissues around the eyes, which results in itching, redness and swelling.
Eye allergies come in lots of shapes and sizes and can be seasonal or perennial.

Seasonal allergies cause what's known as allergic conjunctivitis. It's most common in the spring and fall and is caused by high pollen counts and exposure to outdoor allergens like grass and weeds.

Perennial allergies, on the other hand, are present all year long and are caused by things like mold and dust.

In some cases, a product you're using can cause allergy-related itchy eyes. For example, some people develop allergies to their contact lens solutions. Other products with ingredients that may cause your eyes to itch include: artificial tears used to treat dry eyes; makeup; and lotions, creams and soaps.

But allergies aren't the only cause of itchy eyes. If (in addition to itching) your eyes are burning, the cause may be dry eye syndrome or meibomian gland dysfunction, not allergies.

Similarly, if your eyelids are red and inflamed, you may have a condition called blepharitis, which is caused by bacteria and in some cases by microscopic mites that live on the eyelids.

If you wear contact lenses, itchy eyes can make lens wear very uncomfortable. Sometimes, if you are wearing your contacts too long or don't replace them frequently enough, this too can cause itchy eyes.

Because the causes for itchy eyes are so varied, if your symptoms are lasting, getting worse, or don't subside when allergy season winds down, make an appointment with your eye doctor.

Causes of Itchy watery eyes
Here are more causes for watery itchy eyes that we have not looked at yet.

Conjunctivitis or Pink Eye
A pink eye is “is an infection or swelling in the outer membrane of your eyeball.” [Healthline.com]

What causes pink eye in humans? The most common causes are bacterial conjunctivitis a bacterial infection (staph infection) that cause sore throat, viral infections (cold), allergies and certain chemicals such as chlorine water.

Even though is referred to as pink eye, inflammation to conjunctiva membrane will most likely turn red or pink in colour. This is the reason why its symptoms (outlined below) are associated with conjunctivitis.

Excessive tearing,
Itchiness,
Thick discharge at night or during the night,
Gritty or scratchy feeling inside the eyes,
Treatment and Remedies

Is Pink Eye treatable? Definitely yes. Those pink eye problems due to bacteria and allergens have treatments. Unluckily, viral infections that result in pink eye have no known cures. Therefore, it is only through home remedies such as warm compress that you can sooth the symptoms. However, these symptoms should go away on their own in few days.

Bacterial conjunctivitis: If your child is suffering from bacterial conjunctivitis then you need prescribed antibiotics especially ointments. There are also eye drops for both children and adults as well.

Allergic Conjunctivitis: to relieve of inflammation, see your doctor who can prescribe for you antihistamines. Examples are Branadryl, Claritin, etc. for treatment of itchy eyes due to allergies.

The bottom line is that you can prevent pink eye. But if you already are infected, then have to take certain strict measures. These involve high standard personal hygiene practices comprising the following.

Washing your hands after handling a pink eye victim,
Avoid sharing personal items such as (eye) glasses, towels and face clothes with infected individuals, etc.
Replacing and renewing contact solutions more frequently, ensuring that you follow your doctor’s instructions all together,
In case you have your child at school then you need to withdraw them until the infection it is adequately contained,
Allergic Rhinitis

Some people may not show the general symptomatic of allergy but will respond to certain allergens only. A widely known allergen for rhinitis is hay fever but there are other types of allergens which cause problems among certain individuals.

Who is at risk of allergic rhinitis? We have internal factors as well as external factors but these are some of the contributing factors:

People who smoke cigarrete,
Living in areas with cold temperatures,
Air pollution,
Use of perfumes and other body chemicals such as hairsprays,
In addition to symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis, if you suffer from rhinitis here are more signs to help you identify it.

itchy eyes and headaches that are frequent,
itchiness in eye and watering,
dark circles under eyes,
coughing and sneezing,
sore and scratchy throat,
runny, stuffy and itchy nose,
Presence of red skin hives, among many other symptoms.
How do you approach it during treatment? Since allergies form a larger portion of causes, you will need to be treated using antihistamines, decongestants and best eye drops which we are going to discuss shortly. They will not only act as relief to inflammation in eyes but also bring down sinus pressure and unlock those stuffy nose.

Even though, both decongestants and antihistamines must be used only for a very short period because of their side effects.

Apart from that, suffering patients may also think about getting an immunotherapy. This technique aims at decreasing response to specific allergic substances. It is effective especially if it is used with other medications as instructed or administered by your doctor. In case of a severe rhinitis, some medical practitioners precisely recommend a treatment based on long-term – reason being to help few people who may be developing sinusitis.

Home Remedies for Itching Eyes

Cold compress:
Splash ice water on the face and eyes. Then, take ice packs or ice cubes, wrap them in a clean cotton towel and place it on closed eyelids. This helps relieve the eyelids and irritated eyes.

Chamomile:
Add 1 teaspoon of dried chamomile flowers to 1 cup of boiled water. Steep for 5 minutes, strain, let cool, and use as an eyewash. May also be made into a compress. OR, add 12 drops of tincture of chamomile to 1 cup of boiled water, cool, and use as an eyewash.

Goldenseal:
Make a solution using 2 teaspoons of the herb to a cup of boiled water and use for a warm compress. May also be used as eyedrops, 2-3 drops, three times daily.

Cucumber Slices:
This is one of the most common remedies which effectively treats eye irritation and inflammation. Cut two slices of cucumber, place in ice cold water for 10 minutes and place them on your closed eyelids for 10 more minutes. The cool cucumber soothes your eyes. Closing and resting your eyes also helps reduce soreness.

HOME REMEDIES FOR SOOTHING IRRITATED EYES
Recently I bought some eyeliner that did NOT agree with me! I actually should have known better (why does it seem like I say that a lot?) because I have had an adverse reaction to pink and/or purple-hued eye shadow or eyeliner in the past.

But it had been a LONG time….and I was doing a TV appearance…and I was wearing this pretty pink sweater…and…well, you know. I can rationalize almost anything. :-)

Suffice it to say…after wearing the purply eyeshadow for a day…my eyes were not happy. And then the next morning when I woke up, they were pretty much glued shut. :-(

Here is a picture I snapped with my camera phone.

Isn’t that just one of the saddest things you’ve ever seen? lol. I look SO pathetic!!

irritated eyes
Well, I was FEELING pretty pathetic until a friend of mine, who saw the picture on Instagram, sent me some home remedies for eye irritation (thanks Rebecca!). I tried a few of them and not only were they helpful, they were also easy to make/use, and affordable…so I thought I would share some of them with you!


Cold compress
Splash ice water on the face and eyes. Then, take ice packs or ice cubes, wrap them in a clean cotton towel and place it on closed eyelids. This helps relieve the eyelids and irritated eyes.

Chamomile
Add 1 teaspoon of dried chamomile flowers to 1 cup of boiled water. Steep for 5 minutes, strain, let cool, and use as an eyewash. May also be made into a compress. OR, add 12 drops of tincture of chamomile to 1 cup of boiled water, cool, and use as an eyewash.

Goldenseal
Make a solution using 2 teaspoons of the herb to a cup of boiled water and use for a warm compress. May also be used as eyedrops, 2-3 drops, three times daily.

Cucumber Slices
This is one of the most common remedies which effectively treats eye irritation and inflammation. Cut two slices of cucumber, place in ice cold water for 10 minutes and place them on your closed eyelids for 10 more minutes. The cool cucumber soothes your eyes. Closing and resting your eyes also helps reduce soreness.

Tea Bags
Tea Tea contains bioflavonoids that fight viral and bacterial infections and can help reduce inflammation. Put a moist green or black teabag on the affected eye for several minutes. Repeat several times a day. If your eye is swollen, moisten the teabag with cool water. The tannic acid in the tea will soothe the itching. A weak solution of tea may be used as an eyewash.

Water
Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Intake of extra fluids helps to keep the eyes hydrated.

Chilled Spoons
Place four metal spoons in a glass of ice water. When chilled, place one spoon on each eye. As the spoons begin to warm, switch them with the spoons chilling in the glass of ice water. Continue until swelling subsides. The cool temperature of the metal spoons constricts the blood vessels, which helps decrease redness and puffiness in the eye area.

Witch Hazel
American Indians used witch hazel for inflammation. Use a gauze pad or cottonballs soaked in witch hazel as a compress over closed eyes. Witch hazel has astringent properties and will help reduce the swelling.

Aloe Vera Juice
Freeze aloe vera juice and then mix with a little bit of cold water and using a clean piece of cotton, place this mixture over your eyes. VERY soothing!!

Frozen Vegetables
Wrap a bag of frozen vegetables in a thin towel (you want to be able to feel the cold through it). Place it over closed eyes for 10 minutes.

Castor Oil
Many commercial eye drops contain castor oil. Purchase a clean dropper, wash it thoroughly with soapy water, and rinse well. Suck 100-percent pure castor oil into the clean dropper. Administer one drop of oil into each eye. Repeat this three times a day or as needed. The castor oil will soothe the eye and reduce the swelling and redness.

Warm Milk and Honey
Honey has amazing anti-bacterial properties. Making an eyewash with warm milk and honey can help to soothe and treat conjunctivitis. Use equal parts of both honey and milk, making sure the milk is warm (not boiling). Mix together the remedy and keep stirring until the honey becomes smooth in the milk. Use an eyedropper and drop 2-3 drops into your eye several times a day. Alternatively, you can use this mixture as a compress. The anti-bacterial properties in the honey and the soothing effects of the milk will start to work immediately.

Apple Cider Vinegar
Mix 1 Tbsp pure apple cider vinegar with a cup of water. Use this mixture to wash your eyes by using a cotton ball. Use apple cider vinegar which contains “mother”. “Mother” is malic acid which fights against bacterial infections.

Potato
Grate a potato and place on the eye. It is an astringent and will help reduce the inflammation. The potato may also be made into a poultice and placed over the eye for 15 minutes. Do this for three successive nights.

Rose Water
Rose water is also helpful when a person has sore eyes. The procedure is simple, just take a cotton ball soaked in rose water and place it over the eyes. This will provide immediate relief and most of the burning will be gone after about five minutes.

Artificial Tears
Drops will soothe the eye and help flush it out. Artificial tears are also a good way to lubricate your irritated eyes. Add two drops of artificial tears twice a day. It will help moisten the eyes. However, do not use lubricating drops that contain preservatives for more than 3 to 4 times a day. You can also create your own saline solution by adding one teaspoon of table salt to a liter (or quart) of distilled water.

Baking Soda
Make a soothing eyewash by mixing 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda in 1/2 cup of water. Submerge your eye completely in the solution, doing your best to hold it open and roll it around for one full minute.

Cold Bread
And last but not least….believe it or not, you can place cold bread on your eyelids and it will helps reduce irritation, itchiness and inflammation. BELIEVE IT! It works! I tried it!

These remedies should help most minor eye irritations…but be sure and consult your eye specialist if the condition worsens to rule out more serious conditions or an infectious condition that requires the use of antibiotics. Herbal remedies can’t effectively treat infections, and in fact you can spread the infection to others if care isn’t used.