How to treat itchy and swollen eyelids

For people with sensitive eyes, if they do not pay attention to eye hygiene, itchy and red eyelids may easily occur. In fact, this is allergic conjunctivitis. The main clinical symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis are itchy, red and swollen eyelids. The cause of this disease is closely related to the patient's low immunity. So how should allergic conjunctivitis be treated?

The most common symptom of allergic conjunctivitis is itchy eyes, which can occur in almost all patients with allergic conjunctivitis, among which vernal keratoconjunctivitis is usually the most obvious. Other symptoms include tearing, burning sensation, photophobia and increased secretions. The secretions are mostly mucous. Some more serious allergic conjunctivitis, such as vernal keratoconjunctivitis and atopic keratoconjunctivitis, can sometimes cause decreased vision.

The most common sign of allergic conjunctivitis is conjunctival hyperemia. Conjunctival papillary hyperplasia is another common sign, with papillae mostly appearing on the upper eyelid conjunctiva. The hyperplastic papillae in giant papillary conjunctivitis and vernal keratoconjunctivitis have specific morphological characteristics. Atopic keratoconjunctivitis often presents with fibrotic (scarring) changes in the conjunctiva. Conjunctival edema may also occur during seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, which is particularly common in children. The most common corneal lesions are vernal keratoconjunctivitis and atopic keratoconjunctivitis.

Allergic conjunctivitis is an inflammation caused by a hypersensitivity reaction of the conjunctival tissue to allergens. The main purpose of treatment is to stay away from allergens. Anti-allergic treatment is generally effective. You can use sodium cromoglycate eye drops or emedastine eye drops externally. In severe cases, oral anti-allergic drugs such as cetirizine and loratadine can be taken.

Now that we know why itchy and red eyelids occur, and how to treat the disease, I would like to remind all friends that if you want to prevent itchy and red eyelids, it is recommended that you start with eye hygiene. Secondly, you should pay attention to improving your immune ability, which is very helpful in reducing the degree of allergies, thereby reducing the occurrence of itchy and red eyelids.