Puffy EyesTreatments - Conjunctivitis Eye Infection & Healthy Eye Care Tips For Tired Eyes
Posted: Saturday, February 28, 2009
by Kacycarr
http://www.spotthepimple.com
Which are the best puffy eye treatments? Because we have various sorts of solutions used as treatments for eye puffiness this prevents us from being able to single out a particular one. This is because people will probably have a different cause why their eyes have swelled up; therefore puffy eye treatments would have to be different in their healing properties to effectively treat these special causes.
Allergies and particular skin conditions are known to affect the eyes which can result in eye swelling. As a result of fluid retention building up around the eyes, puffiness can happen. It is also an eye disorder that they say is heredity? But as of yet there is no true evidence to prove this. Having puffy eyes is not usually a condition regarded as serious, but of course this would depend on why they have developed.
Affective simple solutions for refreshing tired eyes
- Cold water compress
- Cucumber slices
- Cold gel mask
- Cold wet tea bags
One common eye complaint is Conjunctivitis which is an inflammation of the conjunctiva resulting in dilatation of the conjunctiva blood vessels causing the eye to appear red. Inflammation may be limited to the conjunctiva (primary conjunctivitis) or may happen secondary to diseases affecting other parts of the eye e.g. iritis. Conjunctivae are the mucous membranes which cover the white of the eyes and the inner side of the eyelids. Conjunctivitis usually affects both eyes; but it can affect one and move to the other. It can also be more severe in one eye than that of the other. Conjunctivitis is treatable and there are 5 types with their own original causes.
Bacterial conjunctivitis is reasoned by the bacteria called staphylococci, streptococci or haemophilus. This infection affects both eyelids. Symptoms of this are gritty feel, pinky red eyes and gooey discharge. Try bathing the eyes with warm water to rid the gooey sticky discharge. Towels, tissues or face flannels should be boiled washed or either discarded after treating the infected eyes. Conjunctivitis is contagious and can speedily spread. Broad spectrum antibiotic drops/ointment (chloramphenicol or fusidic acid) is namely the most known treatment the Bacterial conjunctivitis infection. Soak cotton wool in cooled boiled water to remove sticky matter. Scientific research brought back that while 64% of cases clear up themselves in a few days, that antibiotic medications do increase cure rates and earlier remission.
If you see no change despite trying every trick in the book to remedy your condition call into see your GP. Always clean face and hands thoroughly. For protection, and to help spreading the disease you must not share face cloths. Do not rub or scratch the eyes. Crusted or scaly discharge should only be removed by bathing. Use salty warm water; this will help reduce the symptoms. Prevent contamination by throwing away all that has come in contact with the eyes (paper tissues/hankies.)Healthy eye tips
- Have your eyes tested every year
- Wear quality contact lenses
- Wear sunglasses when needed
- Follow a healthy diet
- Use bright lighting for reading
- Rest your eyes to avoid straining them when you can
Aside from problem puffy eyes there is no other facial flaw that is more visible than dark circles around the eyes. Dark circles are normally a sign of someone unhealthy, whether by stress or by poor living standards. The cause is generally a combination of things like sun damage, heredity, allergies, aging, and of course not enough sleepy eye.
If you are protected against them mentioned above like, not tired, free from stress then the possible excuse for your dark circles could be due to age. This is the outcome of the layer of fat underneath your eyes that actually thickens with time and gives the illusion of dark circles
Disguise and treat dark circles
- Use a concealer pencil: yellow will neutralize the blues, purples, and husky hues on the skin. This will not remedy the condition but can help you build up your confidence.
- Both moist tea bags and cucumber slices placed over the eyes helps reduce inflammation and swelling. Tea bags are especially good to use for dark swollen circles because there is tannin inside of the tea that helps with eliminating eye puffiness.
- Anti-oxidants are ideal: Antioxidant treatments help reduce fluid buildup under the eyes, which reduces the dark circles. Treatments which include vitamin C and GHK copper peptides are best. Also, vitamin K is fabulous for restoring stability and giving strength to the blood vessels under the eyes, which reduces their proliferation.
If you have dark circles around your eyes and you are deeply concerned because you believe them not to be a result of lack of sleep, ageing or other, but that of something more serious, then you are not to ponder over your problem because it will not go away until you seek medical attention.
Is Puffy Eyes a problem for you? They don’t have to be
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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)How right you are Terry about us authors with tired eyes. I never knew writing could make a person so weary, however we still carry on regardless. I am finding it difficult to type with cucumber slices on my eyes but it has to be done. Thank you for commentingKeep wellKacy
only use fresh cucumbers...i gave myself pink eye and it was really not the outcome i was looking for...:(Thanks for commenting your input will make others wary and more carefulKeep wellKacy
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