What should I do for sore, swollen, and tired eyes?
Feb 27, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Cui Xin
Introduction
Eye soreness, swelling, and fatigue require appropriate treatment based on the underlying cause. Common causes include eye strain, bacterial conjunctivitis, allergic conjunctivitis, dry eye syndrome, and glaucoma. It is important to get adequate rest and avoid excessive eye use. Under a doctor's guidance, medications such as levofloxacin hydrochloride eye drops, azelastine hydrochloride eye drops, and brimonidine tartrate eye drops may be used for treatment.
Eye soreness and fatigue require appropriate treatment measures based on the underlying cause. Common causes include eye strain, bacterial conjunctivitis, allergic conjunctivitis, dry eye syndrome, and glaucoma.
1. Eye Strain
Prolonged use of mobile phones or staying up late can keep the eye muscles in a tense state for extended periods. When eyes are overused, they do not get sufficient rest, leading to discomfort. Special treatment is usually unnecessary; adequate rest, eye massage, and avoiding excessive eye use are recommended.
2. Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Bacterial infection of the eye can cause conjunctival congestion and swelling, increased eye discharge, and result in eye fatigue and a sensation of soreness or pressure. Symptoms may also include red eyes. Under medical guidance, medications such as levofloxacin hydrochloride eye drops, tobramycin eye drops, or erythromycin eye ointment can be used to reduce inflammation and relieve eye soreness and fatigue.
3. Allergic Conjunctivitis
Exposure to allergens such as pollen or animal dander can trigger an immune response, causing conjunctival swelling and congestion, leading to sensations of eye soreness and fatigue. Itching and redness of the eyes may also occur. As directed by a physician, antiallergic eye drops such as sodium cromoglicate eye drops, azelastine hydrochloride eye drops, or olopatadine hydrochloride eye drops can be used to alleviate eye discomfort.
4. Dry Eye Syndrome
Insufficient tear production or excessive tear evaporation can cause dry eyes, resulting in feelings of soreness and fatigue. Symptoms may also include a foreign body sensation or photophobia. Under medical supervision, medications such as sodium hyaluronate eye drops, carboxymethylcellulose sodium eye drops, or compound dextran eye drops can be used to improve symptoms.
5. Glaucoma
Sustained elevated intraocular pressure can impair blood supply to the optic nerve and ocular blood vessels, causing sensations of soreness and fatigue. Vision loss may also occur. Under a doctor's guidance, medications such as brinzolamide eye drops, brimonidine tartrate eye drops, or pilocarpine nitrate eye drops can be used to lower intraocular pressure and relieve symptoms.
Patients are advised to seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment under professional guidance. In daily life, reduce time spent on electronic devices such as smartphones and computers, and minimize eye irritation.
