The accompanying symptoms
The treatment depends on the suspected underlying cause. If an allergy is suspected, an appropriate test for allergens can be performed. The doctor can then prescribe appropriate medication.
Eye drops and also additional tablets can reduce the symptoms and in some cases can be taken preventively to prevent the recurrence of the symptoms. If an animal hair allergy is present, contact with the allergens identified can be avoided by avoiding the company of the animals in question. If conjunctivitis is present, the ophthalmologist will determine the cause of the inflammation most reliably by taking a smear from the conjunctiva of the eye.
After laboratory examination and determination of the exact pathogens, the physician can then prescribe eye drops with active ingredients specifically against the cause of the conjunctivitis. In some cases, an eye gel is more suitable than eye drops because it remains in the eye for a longer period of time without being rinsed out again too quickly. While conjunctivitis is present, contact lenses should not be worn and the eyes should be protected from high light exposure and exertion.
After a few days, conjunctivitis usually subsides with proper treatment. Only viral conjunctivitis can sometimes require a very long healing process. Since an itchy eye is extremely unpleasant, various home remedies can be used to relieve the symptoms.
For example, an ice cube can be placed on the eyelid. The cold can reduce the itching. Alternatively, cold quark or yoghurt can be put on a cloth.
Due to its cooling and anti-inflammatory effect it has a soothing effect. Another effective household remedy is the Aloe Vera Gel. Aloe Vera has a strong anti-inflammatory effect.
As the inflammation decreases, the itching is also reduced. When using it, one should make sure that the gel does not get into the eye, but is only applied to the eyelids. In addition, you can boil chamomile flowers and dab the water onto the skin with a absorbent cotton pad.
