Customer question:
What compresses help with inflamed eyes? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
Compresses for inflamed eyes can be cold or warm, depending on the cause and symptoms of the inflammation:
Cold compresses
- Cold tea: Use chilled tea (e.g., chamomile or green tea), soak it in an absorbent pad (pack), and gently apply it to closed eyes. Chamomile has soothing properties, while green tea can help reduce swelling.
- Cold compress (water): moisten a clean cloth or pad with cold water, wring it out well, and place it on closed eyes for 10-15 minutes. This can help reduce swelling and soothe inflammation.
Warm compresses
- Warm water: Moisten a clean cloth or pad with warm water (not hot) and gently place it on closed eyes for 5-10 minutes. A warm compress can help open clogged pores and improve blood flow in the eye area.
- Warm compress with herbs: You can use a warm compress made with a damp cloth soaked in an infusion of soothing herbs such as chamomile or calendula.
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