Ophthalmologist Fernando Llovet (Clínica Baviera): “You have to pay attention to symptoms such as swelling, redness or itching in the eyes”

The ophthalmologist co-founder of Clínica Baviera, Dr. Fernando Llovet emphasizes the importance of paying attention “to symptoms such as swelling, redness or itching in the eyes persistently and go to a specialist ophthalmologist as soon as possible to assess the cause and find the most suitable solution”, since early diagnosis and treatment will help avoid associated consequences and complications.

In this sense, the ophthalmologists at Clínica Baviera recommend Take extreme care to avoid infections in the winter months: especially washing hands, avoiding rubbing your eyes, not sharing personal items as much as possible (towels, pillows, makeup), using humidifiers or artificial tears and cleaning lenses and contact lens cases well for users of are.

Likewise, they inform about what are the most common eye pathologies during the cold season. Conjunctivitis, stye, keratitis and blepharitis stand out.

Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye infections. Its main symptoms are redness, irritation, itching, photophobia or sensitivity to light, abundant tearing, discharge or foreign body sensation. It can last between one or several weeks and, depending on the causative agent, one treatment or another will be applied.

Styes

In the case of stye, experts explain that it is a Also very common infection that manifests itself as inflammation and discomfort on the eyelid, either on the upper or lower eyelid, similar to an abscess. Its symptoms include swelling of the eyelids, sensitivity or pain in the eyelids, excessive tearing, rheumatism, a sensation of grit or a foreign body, sensitivity to light or itching and stinging.

Ulcers

Keratitis or corneal ulcer is a erosion or injury which usually occurs in the outer layer of the cornea. Cold and heat decrease moisture on the ocular surface, weakening the tear film (which is the eye’s first line of defense against infections) and this can facilitate irritation of the cornea and increase the risk of keratitis.

Likewise, according to what they indicate, keratitis arises due to some bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic infection and is often associated with poor use and hygiene of contact lenses. Depending on the cause and location, they can cause different symptoms, predominantly pain, redness, sensitivity to light and decreased visual acuity. The treatment, duration and prognosis of keratitis will depend on the cause that caused the inflammation of the cornea.

Finally, it is a pathology of bacterial origin and that can make a person’s life considerably more difficult who suffers from it since it causes redness, secretions, grease and dandruff on the eyelashes. Your discomfort can be mitigated with remedies such as the application of local heat or a massage. Additionally, the ophthalmologist may prescribe medications in the form of eye drops or ointments.

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