Allergic Conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis or pink eye in common term, is accordingly classified in terms of its causative factor. Specifically, these classifications are (a) microbial conjunctivitis, (b) toxic conjunctivitis, and lastly, (c) allergic conjunctivitis. The latter type will be the case in point in this article. Allergic conjunctivitis is alternatively dubbed as immunologic conjunctivitis in the medical field. It is basically a hypersensitivity reaction that occurs due to two main reasons. More often than not, allergic conjunctivitis accompanies the occurrence of an allergic rhinitis or in layman’s term, hay fever. However, there are instances when allergic conjunctivitis occurs as an allergic response independent of any underlying factors. Patient’s who get afflicted [...]
Eye cyst
by on 07. Mar, 2011 in Eye Care
Eye Cyst or also known medically as “Chalazion” is the inflammation of the glands that are found on the eyelids that causes a lump on either the lower or upper eyelids. The lump is firm, soft or filled with fluid. Picture 1: Eye cyst Image source : skincarephysicians.com Meibomian glands are eyelid glands. Human beings have at least 30-40 glands of the eyelids and these glands have openings that are tiny that secretes a liquid secretion of oil, sebum and mucus that are thick and the liquids are responsible for keeping our eyes from dryness and becomes lubricated all the time. Eye Cyst Causes When the secretions of the eyelids [...]
Pink Eye Symptoms
by on 23. Feb, 2011 in Eye Care
Pink eye symptoms is commonly known as “Conjunctivitis”. It is characterized as inflammation and redness of the conjunctiva (covers the whites of the eye) and the inner part of the eyelids. It can affect one or both eyes. There are forms of conjunctivitis caused by a bacteria or a virus and are common among children but they can also occur in adults. Pink eye symptoms can happen to individual at any age and there are a lot of causes of pink eye that can either be infectious or noninfectious that does not cause any damage to the individual’s vision. Pink eye symptoms can be all or any of the following: [...]
Using Natural Home Methods to Treat Eye Infection
by on 28. Mar, 2010 in Eye Care
Suffering from an eye infection can be problematic for anyone. If an individual suffers from an eye problem, then he/she should use efficient methods to treat the problem. If the actions are taken sooner, then the problem would be relieved faster and avoiding the issue might result in further complications. Following are some tips which can be used to treat eye infections at home: Firstly, the hands should be frequently washed with soap carefully as one might accidentally touch the eyes with hands and dirt on fingers can complicate the infection. The first phase of eye infection cure involves cleaning. The eyes should be cleansed carefully by using a cotton [...]
Treating Conjunctivitis by Natural Methods
by on 24. Mar, 2010 in Eye Care
Conjunctiva is the tissue which runs over the eyeball and lines the eyelids and if this tissue inflames then it is known as conjunctivitis. This problem causes burning of eyelid, pus formation and reddening of eyelids. An inflamed eye generally becomes sensitive to light and tears flood continuously. Optometrists (eye doctors) treat this problem according to the germ which caused the inflammation and its severity. A common form of conjunctivitis is pinkeye. When this germ enters the eye; it starts to redden, the lids become puffy/swollen and the eyes get glued in the morning. It usually spreads by soiled hands or by using common towel. There are ways in which [...]
Tips for Removing Make Up from your Eyes
by on 02. Mar, 2010 in Eye Care
Cosmetics are of two types – oily cosmetics which are mascaras, eye-liners or liquid make-up and non-oily cosmetics like eye-shadows, blush or powdered make-ups. There is a difference for removing the make-up as oily cosmetics are bit difficult to take out as it gets stuck on the face or the place where applied. Eyes are the most sensitive area in the whole face and whatever type of eye shadows, eye-liners or mascara you use should be the right one so that it doesn’t have any effects after wearing the make-up. Also use the best make-up remover for your eyes being they are delicate and precious and every product won’t go [...]
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