Health What is healing in sticky eyes and itchy eyelids

Patient care: what really helps with irritated eyelids
If the eyes are often glued in the morning and the eyelids are permanently red and swollen, it is best to consult an ophthalmologist to clarify the exact causes. In many cases, simple home remedies can help with the symptoms.

Glued eyes and itchy eyelids
If the eyes are often glued in the morning and the eyelids are itchy and swollen, this indicates an inflammation of the eyelids (blepharitis). This often attacks the eyeball and leads to a reddening of the conjunctiva with foreign body sensation in the eye and scratching. The Professional Association of Ophthalmologists of Germany (BVA) explains in a communication, what can then help those affected.

If the eyes are often glued in the morning and the eyelids are itchy and swollen, hot pads, such as a washcloth, can help. In case of persistent complaints but should consult an ophthalmologist. (Image: vicu9 / fotolia.com)

Skin diseases as a trigger
In case of long-lasting discomfort, people should always consult an ophthalmologist, as various causes can be considered triggers. Most common are skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis or rosacea.

According to the experts, even mild skin diseases can cause severe eye problems. Disruption of the bacterial colonization of the lid margin can also lead to inflammation.

Depending on the underlying disease, the treatment often needs a lot of patience and care. Most important is the cleaning and care of the eyelids.

Simple remedy for the discomfort
Warm pads can help, such as a clean, lukewarm washcloth. Because at higher temperatures, the fats are liquefied in the sebaceous glands and can easily flow out of them.

According to BVA, contact lens wearers should shorten the wearing time of the lenses. Two hours a day without contact lenses relieve the eye. It is also helpful if one waives one day a week on the lenses.

In addition, it is useful for irritated eyelids to dispense with cosmetics.

Furthermore, the experts point out that sufferers can clean their eyelids daily with special towels. This avoids stubborn encrustations on the sebaceous glands.

In severe cases, ophthalmologists may also prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs. (Ad)