On many occasions, we don't give our eyes the attention they deserve. We are not aware of how important they are and that we should give them special care, especially if we have any ailment. That's why, at Murcia opticians LUPER, we are going to give you some tips on how to clean your eyes correctly, both if you suffer from an ailment, and to prevent it from occurring.
Normally, eyes clean themselves through tears, but in certain circumstances, we will have to apply some type of treatment. For example, if we suffer from blepharitis, if we have just gone through a process such as refractive surgery, or some other type of illness that causes eye infection.
Do you want to know how to take care of them correctly? Keep reading and you will know everything you need!
The hygiene of our eyes should take different forms and there are different tips for ocular cleaning. You will find everything you need for ocular cleaning at Murcia opticians LUPER.
1. Eye wash:
The eye wash you will find in our Murcia LUPER opticians is a solution containing physiological saline with hyaluronic acid. This product includes an eye cup for proper application of the wash, providing cleansing and hydration in a single step.
We recommend it for cases of allergic and irritative conjunctivitis, eye fatigue, and penetration of foreign bodies. It is also a perfect treatment for styes, blepharitis, and infectious conjunctivitis.
And it is especially indicated for dry eyes, as applying it instantly generates a sensation of relief. (Apply with the eye cup)
2. Moisturizing drops
Disop Zero Moisturizing drops are artificial tears with high molecular weight, viscoelastic, and hypotonic hyaluronic acid.
It is especially indicated for eyes with moderate dryness. Hydrating and relieving them instantly. With our LUPER moisturizing drops, you will say goodbye to red eyes.
There are different ways to clean our eyes, and it is very important to do it daily to avoid certain infections. On the other hand, we must be very attentive to some symptoms that may appear in our eyes, and which are the beginning of some ocular pathologies, such as the appearance of crusts on the eyelashes, dryness, and inflammation of the eyelids.
Eyes are very complex and sensitive organs, so if any of the above symptoms start to appear, it is best to consult a professional, in this case, an ophthalmologist, who can explain and prescribe an appropriate treatment. Depending on the condition, we must also carry out a special cleaning for each case.
From Murcia opticians LUPER, we tell you about some of the most typical infections that commonly affect our eyes:
- Conjunctivitis: affects the inside of the eyelid or the outer layer of the eye. It can be very contagious.
- Keratitis: Bacterial infection in the eye causes pain, watery eyes, and vision problems.
- Herpes: this infection is more common in the oral area, although it can also affect the eye and make the skin and nerves around it very sensitive to touch, which can cause pain and discomfort.
- Blepharitis: is an inflammation of the eyelids and dryness around them.
- Orbital cellulitis: consists of an infection in the tissue around the eyes. The eyelids become inflamed. Other symptoms may include: fever, pain when moving the eye, and reduced visual capacity.
- Stye: also very common. It is a small lump that may contain pus on the eyelid and forms because bacteria block the exit of secretions from the eyelid.
- Dacryocystitis: occurs when the lacrimal sac is blocked. Upon waking, you may find small crusts in your eyes and it will primarily affect the area at the corner of the eye near the nose.
How to prevent eye infections?
With these small recommendations, it will be much easier to maintain a hygiene routine and thus avoid possible visual infections.
- It is very important to carry out daily cleaning with the products we have explained previously, which are not invasive for our eyes: eye wash and moisturizing drops.
- Never self-medicate or use expired products.
- Whenever you touch your eyes, your hands must be clean to avoid infections.
- Do not share personal hygiene products related to the eyes such as makeup, contact lens cases, pillows, towels, or tissues.
- Change makeup products every 6 months to prevent the development of bacteria and germs.
- Protect our eyes from external agents such as dust or grit with quality sunglasses or prescription glasses.
Find different models of sunglasses at your trusted Murcia LUPER opticians!
Be very careful not to expose your eyes to chemical agents or other harmful substances.
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We await you at LUPER to advise you on everything you need, provide a no-obligation quote, and check your eyesight for free with our exclusive Personalized Visual Exam.
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