Why do my eyes hurt? Causes and how to get rid of it

Pain in the eyes can be preceded by a number of factors: "Dry eye syndrome," muscle strain, vision impairment, increased blood pressure and infection. In order to eliminate this pain, you need: rest, eye exercises, medications and healthy foods.

Below we will consider:

• Reasons for
  
• Treatment of

Reasons for

First, let's look at the main reasons our eyes hurt.

"Dry eye syndrome"


This is due to prolonged exposure to the eyes of fluorescent lighting, as well as when the air is too dry in the room. This can be determined by such symptoms as: a feeling of dryness in the eyes, pain during blinking and constant pain.

Our eyes face directly with luminescent lamas when using fluorescent lamps and table lamps. Also, with fluorescent lighting we most often come across, working with a computer or laptop. In some models of monitors LED-backlight is used, which actually affects the dryness of the eyes. But the dryness of the air in the room can be caused by the prolonged work in it of a heater or air conditioner.

Muscle overstrain

Because of the strong and prolonged muscle strain, not only the eye muscles, pain in the eyes may occur. This cause can also be manifested in the discomfort of too bright illumination.

Overexertion of the eye muscles occurs with a strong eye strain: due to prolonged work at the computer, watching TV or reading. When the muscles are tight for a long time, or if excessive physical exertion - there may be pain in the eyes.

Visual impairment

Eye damage can be caused by visual impairment, which in turn leads to muscle overstrain.

Due to the fact that the image is vague and fuzzy, and also hard to focus the eye, we strain the eye muscles, because of which the eyes actually start to hurt.

Elevated pressure

It is possible to experience discomfort and pain in the eyes due to high eye pressure. Most often it is a throbbing pain in the eyes. Nevertheless, eye pain can be accompanied by pulsating sensations at the temples and in the forehead.

The pressure increase is due to narrowing of the vessels, as their flow capacity decreases, and there is no proper circulation of blood in them.

Infection with

As a result of infection in the eyes, it can provoke a feeling of pain. This condition is escorted, as a rule, by tearing, reddening of the eyes, and sometimes also by secretions of pus.

Provoke the emergence of pain - microorganisms that affect the mucous membrane of the eye, which leads to discomfort.

Treatment of

Now let's look at how you can get rid of the pain in your eyes.

Rest

The vast majority of the reasons for which the eyes hurt, can be solved with a simple rest. To do this, simply close the curtains or turn off the light, and then lie down and close your eyes. Ideally, you need to stay in this state for 20-30 minutes. If this is not possible, at least every 45 minutes, close your eyes for 15 minutes - this time is not particularly distracting you, but such breaks will be very effective for resting the eyes.

Exercises for the eyes


The first exercise is that you need to, without turning your head, to look at the eyes to the left, up, right, down and again to the left. Then do the exercise in the reverse order. You can also do the exercise by looking: left, right, up, down.

Another very good exercise is switching from near to far vision and vice versa. To perform the exercise, it is recommended to go to the window and draw a dot on the glass. Then switch the view from the set point to a distance, and so on in order for 5-10 minutes. This is a very good charge and discharge for the eyes.

Medications

The problem of frequent pain in the eyes can be solved by taking medications. In addition to special drops, there are a lot of vitamin complexes that are useful for the eyes. To such vitamins are regarded as specialized - affecting only the eyes, and vitamins of general action. To prescribe drugs for pain in the eyes, you need to contact the oculist who will write out exactly what is appropriate and necessary in person in your particular case.

Useful products

Doctors recommend people who often suffer pain in the eyes, use special products that positively affect both the eyes and eyesight. Such products include blueberries and carrots.

Take care of yourself and stay healthy!