What causes dry and itchy eyes?

Eyes are a very important organ in our human body, and they are of great significance to us humans, so we must protect our eyes well in our daily lives, and most people do a relatively good job in this regard. But sometimes we can’t avoid making mistakes just by being careful. Many mistakes are self-inflicted. So sometimes our eyes will be inexplicably dry and itchy, so what exactly is going on with dry and itchy eyes?

There are actually many reasons for dry and itchy eyes, and dry and itchy eyes is a specific manifestation of itchy eyes. There are many other manifestations of itchy eyes. Occasional dry and itchy eyes may just be an accident, but long-term dry and itchy eyes are very bad for the human body. So, in response to this problem, let's take a closer look at what causes dry and itchy eyes.

Allergic factors: Among all patients with itchy eyes, nearly 80% of them suffer from itchy eyes caused by allergies. On the one hand, it is because of the abuse of eye drops or taking certain medications, which lead to blisters and papules on the eyelids, causing unbearable itching of the skin, or even a burning sensation, and often causes redness and swelling of the eyelids. Changes in the eyelid skin of patients with such eye diseases are mostly manifestations of systemic allergic reactions.

Once itchy eyes caused by eye allergies occur, you must stop taking the medication immediately, apply cool water to the eyes, and do not touch or use such medications for a period of time. Use other medications instead.

Cosmetic irritation: Itchy eyes caused by the use of certain cosmetics that cause strong irritation to the eyes. In addition, some shampoos, hair oils, etc. may also irritate the eyes, causing swelling and itching. For eye itching caused by improper use of cosmetics, on the one hand, you can control the use of cosmetics, and on the other hand, pay attention to choosing cosmetics that are less irritating and produced in a regular and common way. Under the guidance of a doctor, use eye drops to relieve eye irritation.

Visual fatigue: Many young people suffer from itchy eyes because they spend a long time surfing the Internet or watching TV, which leads to excessive visual fatigue and triggers visual fatigue syndrome, which aggravates or triggers conjunctivitis symptoms. In addition, their eyes are bloodshot for a long time, with obvious symptoms of dryness and itching. For patients with such itchy eyes, antibiotic eye drops should not be used. In addition, reading books or newspapers under strong light, exposure to harmful gases, staying up late, and poor sleep can all cause visual fatigue and trigger itchy eyes. Therefore, in daily life, we should pay attention to avoid these potential factors that can cause itchy eyes as much as possible, and avoid them in a targeted manner to relieve the symptoms of itchy eyes.

Through the detailed analysis in the above article, we can know that, in fact, for ordinary people, dry and itchy eyes are very normal, and there are many ways to deal with dry and itchy eyes. There are also many reasons for dry and itchy eyes. The most common ones are makeup stimulation and visual fatigue, etc. After understanding the specific causes of dry and itchy eyes, it will also be beneficial for the treatment of related diseases in the future.