Barley on the eye, what kind of disease is this. What causes barley

In this article, we will consider such a common disease - barley on the eye. "How to treat barley on the eye and what kind of disease is it?"

Some people think that barley is a trifling disease. This is a common, common disease, but not contagious.

Many people are familiar with these symptoms. After all, the appearance of barley in humans causes a lot of trouble. Most often, barley pops up in the cold, winter season. But people don't take it seriously.

This is an informational article, for general familiarization with the topic. For treatment and a complete examination, a mandatory consultation with a specialist is required.

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1. What causes barley to appear?

Barley is usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Inflammation may involve the surrounding connective tissue. Since this is basically the main reason why barley appears. This is explained by the fact that women most often touch their eyes and can bring this bacterium to the mucous membrane of the eye.
The reason for the appearance of barley on the eye may be a vitamin deficiency.
Conjunctivitis, an inflammatory disease of the eyes can provoke the appearance of barley.

Colds weakened immune system.

It can also provoke the appearance of barley diabetes and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Symptoms of the disease
At first, a person feels discomfort in the area of \u200b\u200bthe eyelid, then redness, inflammation, burning, itching, and swelling appear. When you press on the swelling, pain is felt. Edema may even develop, due to which it is impossible to open the eye and the temperature rises.

Usually, on the 2nd - 4th day from the onset of the disease, barley itself appears - an abscess in the form of a small tubercle with a white or yellow tip.

Therefore, barley received its name from a purulent formation in the area of \u200b\u200bthe eyelid, resembling barley grain. Fully maturation and opening of the abscess occur on the 7th day of the disease, after which the gradual resorption and drying of the abscess begin.

Types and types of barley

There are types of barley: internal and external barley.

Internal barley is usually practically invisible since it is localized on the inside of the mucosa under the eyelid. It can be detected only when examined by an ophthalmologist. The inflammatory process is expressed by compaction and soreness of the affected eyelid.
The external style appears much more frequently and looks like a boil from the edge of the eye on the eyelid, usually at the lash line.

2. Treatment methods:

I will not describe in detail all the methods of treatment, there are many of them. With signs of the appearance of barley, consult a doctor, he will prescribe the correct treatment for you.

What to do if barley appears in the eye? How to treat barley on the eye, treatment methods:

• You can’t heat this place, you can’t squeeze it out, as the barley can go inside.
• Usually, barley passes on its own, with strong immunity in 3-4 days, without forming a purulent head, if treatment is started on time. With a purulent course of the disease, the process can last a week. It is also impossible to pierce the abscess. Contact an ophthalmologist.
• Treatment should begin as soon as redness appears.
• Dry the site of the abscess with a solution of brilliant green, and iodine, and apply alcohol compresses with medical alcohol.
• Antibiotics, ointments, and special drops are usually prescribed.

Eye drops with antibiotics.

Lubricate this place with special antibacterial eye ointments. They are usually laid at night.
When barley appears in children, it is better to immediately contact an ophthalmologist, as children begin to rub their eyes which can bring bacteria to the second eye. Sometimes the eye swells up and the eyelid closes completely. Drugs in the treatment of barley for children are used differently and at a lower dosages.

3. What can not be done with the inflammation of barley?

It is forbidden to squeeze out pus or open the abscess yourself.

Apply any wet lotion to the abscess of barley.

Warm barley, visit baths and saunas.

Touch the barley with your hands.

Go outside with barley, especially during the cold season. A dry aseptic bandage should be applied to the eye.

4. Disease Prevention

• Try to follow a healthy lifestyle.
• Stay outdoors more and avoid prolonged exposure to dusty environments.
• Stick to proper nutrition.
• Avoid touching or rubbing your eyes with dirty hands, and carry sanitary napkins with you in case you need to wipe your eyes when a mote gets in.
• Avoid hypothermia.
• Be sure to remove your makeup before bed. Do not use expired cosmetics.
• If you wear contact lenses, always follow the rules of personal hygiene.

A good, strong immune system and the right lifestyle will not give a subsequent relapse of the disease.

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