A lot of people enquire about different eye conditions- so let’s take a look at some of the most common ones:
Conjunctivitis
It is a condition caused by membrane inflammation which protects the inside of your eyelid part. It can occur through an allergen, infection or irritant. It is highly contagious and it is important to prevent its spread to the other eye or other people. It leads to extreme redness, irritation, inflammation and discomfort in the eye. In bacterial conjunctivitis, one eye gets impacted and you notice a yellow or white discharge which glues the eyelids. In viral conjunctivitis, the discharge is thinner and white and is joined with sore throat or cold. Bacterial conjunctivitis goes away in a week but you need antibiotic drops to treat it well and avoid any complications. Antibiotic drops and creams should have chloramphenicol. You can find it at our pharmacy at NZ Online Chemist.
Antihistamine tablets help you in treating the irritation and itching problem. If the problem is mild, rinse the eye with saline and it will cure soon.
Dry Eye
It makes your eyes gritty, irritant and sore. Your eyes may appear lead and vision may go blurry. It happens when you don’t have sufficient tears or your eyes lose the ability to lubricate movement. You may find it more common in elderly people and in those people who work more on computers or stay in air conditioning for too long. Dry eyes are painful. Sometimes when the eyes go excessively dry, they overproduce tears to compensate leading to excessive tearing.
If you think you have a dry eye, get its medication instantly. Treat for blepharitis and try to blink more while working on computers. You can also order ointment or artificial tears from an online medical store.
Protect your eyes from the sun, heat and wind and wear sunglasses when out. Also avoid sitting in air conditioning or using a hair dryer or dehumidifier for too long.
Glaucoma
It is a medical condition where the pressure on the eyeball hurts the optic nerve and lowers your vision. Glaucoma hurts the vision first but it may get unnoticed. With more fibres getting damaged, you start losing more vision till treatment is taken. The damage is irreversible hence it is important to get your checkup done for early detection. If you have diabetes, glaucoma, any eye injury in the past, sleep apnea, then you are at a risk of this condition.
Different supplements and foods may prevent it from developing. Lecithin along with Evening Primrose oil should be a definite addition to your food. Vitamin A and E are good for eyesight and you should also use Lutein specially to prevent glaucoma. Food items like leafy veggies, kale, olives, carrots and avocados are also helpful in this condition.
Your doctors may suggest eye drops to lower the pressure inside the eye and save your vision. You can order all medications and drops related to the eye at NZ Online Chemist and get it delivered at your doorsteps.
