5 Natural Remedies for Eliminating Eye Allergy
5 Natural Remedies for Eliminating Eye Allergy - Did
you know that allergies can affect the eyes? As a matter of fact the burning
sensation, itchiness, bulging eyelids and watery eyes could be a result of
allergies. Eye allergies can be bothersome and distressing. The good thing is
you don't have to visit the doctor if you suffer from itchy, red and teary
eyes.
You can treat allergies that affect the eye the same
way you would treat other allergies like nasal congestion using natural allergy
relievers.
Allergies that affect the eyes are also known as
ocular or conjunctivitis allergies. Statistics show that one in every five
individuals has allergic eyes. Despite the allergies causing distraction to the
way you run you daily affairs, they are nothing serious apart from blurred
vision, which is mostly short-term.
There are a number of factors that can lead to eye
allergies including infections and other problems that pose serious threat to
the eyesight like eye floaters.
There are two types of allergies that affect the eye namely preferential and seasonal allergies.
Seasonal
allergies... These are the most common allergies. Just like the name
suggests, they only occur at certain times of the year usually at the onset of
spring all through the summer heading into autumn. Allergens are present in the
air like grass pollen, spores and trees are linked to causing these allergies
once the eyes are exposed to them.
Perennial
allergies... These occur all year long. Exposing your eyes to dust, mites,
animal's dander and feathers are the major causes of perennial diseases.
Chlorine, cosmetics, smoke and perfumes and some medicines are among other
causes.
Most of the time you will know the cause of eye
allergies is like when dust sweeps across your eyes or when a flurry animal
climbs on top of you for instance. As harmless as they may be it's important
you address eye allergies with natural allergy eyes relievers before they turn
into eye diseases.
Nonetheless you don't have to rush to the doctor when
you have these allergies. You can use some readily available natural remedies
to correct the problem.
Here are five
natural remedies for removing eye allergies:
Cayenne...
This is a very powerful herb and extra caution should be taken when using it.
Soak it in relatively warm water for about 10 to 15 minutes to get a cayenne
concoction. Since the herb is powerful you will only need to use small amounts
of it. A little eyewash from this herb works like magic when it comes to
relieving allergies that affect the eyes.
Apart from easing the irritation that allergies
bring, cayenne enhances blood circulation in the eyes which in effect increases
the amount of oxygen in the eyes. Good circulation of blood in the eyes also
helps the eyes get rid of harmful toxins thereby letting the eyes clean
themselves.
Eyebright...
Yes, you guessed it right. This herb got its name from its ability to not only
enhance eyesight but to offer relief to allergic eyes. It effectively shrinks
any irritated tissues and calms swollen mucous membranes due to it antiseptic
properties. Eyebright is even more effective if it is combined with cayenne.
Red raspberry
leaves... Just like eyebright, red raspberry works by decreasing the size
of inflamed tissues, and soothing inflamed eyelids and eyeballs. These leaves
are great allergy relievers and relive pain as well. To prepare an eye wash
from these leaves, pound them gently to get the green extract before proceeding
to mix it with lukewarm water.
Wash the eyes with this mixture at least twice a day.
Regular use will ensure that your eyes are relived of any pain or irritation.
Honey ...
You may have used honey in the past to deal with other infections. Did you know
that you can use honey to give your eyes some reprieve brought about by
allergic infection as well? To achieve maximum effectiveness, start by soaking
your eyes with cold water repetitively and then wipe small amounts of honey on
the eyes using a soft material.
Eye
exercises... Performing exercises to the eye not only strengthens the eye
muscles, it also improves vision, but is also great when it comes to providing
allergy relief. There are a number of exercises which you can use and the most
common and easiest to do is to compress your eyes with your cold palms one eye
at a time.
This will increase the amount of moisture in the eyes
and may also trigger tears. Any foreign material like dust particles that may
be causing irritation and redness comes out of the eye as the tears flow out.
Just like any other form of allergies, eye allergies
are brought about by an abnormal activity in the body's immune system. This
usually starts when the mucous membrane found in the lines situated beneath the
eyelid gets in contact with any foreign material. Though the objects pose no
threat to the eye, the body sees them as threats.
In an attempt to get rid of the threat, the body
produces antibodies that result in a release of histamine among other
substances. The resulting effect is that your eyes become red, watery and
itchy. Eye allergies just like thyroid eye disease are autoimmune. You may
experience eye allergies alone or they might be combined with nasal allergy
symptoms as well.