Customer question:
What are the home remedies for sore eyes? Question from an anonymous customer
Pharmacist's answer:
Fortunately, there are some effective home remedies and tactics to ease the discomfort of sore eyes. However, while these home remedies can be effective, it's always best to call your doctor before trying to self-treat at home.
Saltwater
Saltwater or saline is one of the most effective home remedies for eye problems. The physiological solution is very similar to the composition of tears, a natural way of cleaning the eyes. The sterile physiological solution can be purchased online or in any physical pharmacy.
Tea bags
Placing cooled tea bags on closed eyes can be a sensible way to soothe the irritated and delicate skin of the inflamed eye area. In addition, some types of tea have calming properties, such as green tea, chamomile, rooibos, and black tea.
Warm compress
If your eyes are painful, infected, or irritated, a warm compress can help. However, it is essential to know that although warm compresses often relieve the discomfort and symptoms of inflammation, they cannot cure the actual inflammation or infection.
Here are some tips for making a warm compress:
- soak a clean eye care cloth in warm water and gently place it on the eye
- use hot but not too hot water to avoid burns
- make sure the cloth you use is clean so you don't expose the eye to new germs
- the selected cloth is made of soft materials
Cold compress
Like warm compresses, cold compresses do not cure eye infections but can relieve severe discomfort. In addition, cold compresses can reduce swelling in eye injuries and infections.
Here are tips for making a cold compress:
- soak an eye care cloth in cold water and gently place it on the eye
- you can also freeze a wet wipe in a resealable plastic bag
- do not apply too much pressure to the eye or apply ice directly to the eye or eyelid
Honey
Honey is a supportive therapy for eye infections such as blepharitis, keratitis, and keratoconjunctivitis. Honey should only be used as directed by a doctor. Since the eye is a vital organ, we recommend that you use products manufactured and declared for this type of care to avoid complications. Buy them in a pharmacy and check the validity of the expiration date with each installation.
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