Tips for Treating Ocular Rosacea
Physicians usually treat ocular rosacea with oral antibiotics and other therapies. In addition, a number of steps can be taken to help soothe and prevent irritation and discomfort.
Drink plenty of fluids. Dehydration results in a dry eye effect causing increased irritation and eye redness.
Clean carefully the area surrounding the eye. Just as with a facial care routine, daily eye care starts with removing all eye makeup, using a gentle, non-abrasive cleanser and rinsing with lukewarm water several times to make sure the eye area is completely clean. Blot dry gently with a soft cotton towel. After the eye area air-dries for a few moments, use a gentle moisturizer on the lids and underneath the eyes.
Ask your doctor about using a tearing agent. If eye dryness or a gritty feeling is a problem, talk to the doctor about using a special agent to moisten the eyes. Preservative-free artificial tears applied several times a day can help eliminate that dry, gritty feeling. Do not use any over-the-counter products for red or irritated eyes unless the doctor recommends it.
Apply warm compresses and gently massage the eyelids. Not only will this feel refreshing, but massaging the eyelids will help loosen any debris in the tear glands and stimulate circulation.
This can be especially soothing after a long day at work, or being outside in the cold and wind.
Wear UV sunglasses outdoors. They protect your eyes from harmful rays of the sun, and act as a shield against wind and other elements. Sunglasses without UV protection may actually make the condition worse.
Drink plenty of fluids. Dehydration results in a dry eye effect causing increased irritation and eye redness.
Clean carefully the area surrounding the eye. Just as with a facial care routine, daily eye care starts with removing all eye makeup, using a gentle, non-abrasive cleanser and rinsing with lukewarm water several times to make sure the eye area is completely clean. Blot dry gently with a soft cotton towel. After the eye area air-dries for a few moments, use a gentle moisturizer on the lids and underneath the eyes.
Ask your doctor about using a tearing agent. If eye dryness or a gritty feeling is a problem, talk to the doctor about using a special agent to moisten the eyes. Preservative-free artificial tears applied several times a day can help eliminate that dry, gritty feeling. Do not use any over-the-counter products for red or irritated eyes unless the doctor recommends it.
Apply warm compresses and gently massage the eyelids. Not only will this feel refreshing, but massaging the eyelids will help loosen any debris in the tear glands and stimulate circulation.
This can be especially soothing after a long day at work, or being outside in the cold and wind.
Wear UV sunglasses outdoors. They protect your eyes from harmful rays of the sun, and act as a shield against wind and other elements. Sunglasses without UV protection may actually make the condition worse.
posted by Nick Riley at 9:00 AM
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