All types of allergens can contribute to burning in the eyes. Pollen, smoke, dust in the surrounding area, makeup, pet dander or even lack of sleep are known stimulants for people suffering from allergies. Burning eyes or pain around the margins can be treated with a several effective preparations to bring relief and allow you to get back to enjoying your life.
Step 1
Buy over-the-counter eye drops in a saline solution at the pharmacy, which may help soothe burning and itching.
Step 2
Prepare warm compresses with cotton balls dipped in green or black tea and rest on the eyes for soothing relief of burning and itching, suggests HomeRemedies.com. Repeat the procedure as needed.
Step 3
Avoid eye makeup, which can cause allergic reactions in the wearer with burning and itching of the eyes.
Step 4
Change pillow cases often. Sleep on clean mattresses and don't allow pets into the bedroom to avoid allergic reactions, causing burning symptoms in the eyes.
Step 5
Avoid down or feather pillows, says MotherNature.com, which are known to aggravate allergies in sensitive individuals.
Step 6
Use commercial eye drops especially made for replacing tears if needed. This helps to reduce bringing in the eyes and along the edges of the lids. Speak to the doctor about the problem and have him suggest a brand and dosage.
Step 7
Keep your furnace filter clean, and use high grade filters made for people with allergies. In summer months, use the air conditioner in your house or car during pollen season and keep windows closed to avoid allergic reactions.
Step 8
Use a homeopathic remedy to relieve burning and allergy symptoms in the eyes. Allium Cepa helps for severe burning with redness of the margins of the lids and uncontrollable tearing of the eyes, recommends William Boericke in his book, "Materia Medica and Repertory." The tears will also irritate the skin. Another homeopathic remedy to use is Pulsatilla, for relief of burning sensations, inflammation and allergies irritating the eyes. There may be a yellow, crusty discharge, especially on waking in the morning and the eye symptoms will worsen in a warm, stuffy room. Consult a homeopath or buy a homeopathic first aid book for directions on dosage. Remedies are available in health food stores.
Step 9
Use Eyebright, an herbal extract that treats multiple eye symptoms including burning, suggests MamaHerb.com. Mix an eyewash with lukewarm water and several drops of eyebright extract. Use an eye cup to apply rinsing the eyes several times a day for relief. Herbal extracts may be purchased in health food stores.
Tips and Warnings
- When using a particular preparation for allergic reactions for the eyes with burning pains, remember to repeat it several times before abandoning it and moving on to the next one. Natural remedies take time to work.
Things You'll Need
- Eye drops
- Eyebright
- Black or green tea
- New furnace filters
- Sunglasses
- Tear-replacement eye drops
- Eye cup
References
- MamaHerb.com: Eyebright
- "Materia Medica and Repertory", William Boericke, 1987 Indian edition
- HomeRemedies.com: Remedies for eye irritation
