An eye infection is a problem that can affect people of any period of life. The infection can be due to germs, viruses, allergies or other bacteriological means and can affect one or both eyes. A few common signs of eye infections are excessive tearing, soreness, swollen eyelids, pain, itching, a feeling of sand in the eye, beige discharge or crusting around the eye. The signs may vary in intensity from mild to severe, depending on the extent and kind of infection.
Check the list of some home remedies for an eye infection.
Home remedy of Green Tea
It is full of tannic acid that can help keep infections at bay. It can provide help from itchy eyes as well as decrease under-eye puffiness. Green Tea also comprises a variety of nutrients and antioxidants that contribute to overall eye health.
- -Soak two green tea bags in warm water for a few seconds.
- -Take away the bags from the water, squeeze out the excess water and put both the tea and the tea bags in the icebox to cool.
- -First, use the cool tea to rinse your eyes.
- -Then, place the cold, moist tea bags on your closed eyes for 15 minutes.
- -Repeat up to 3 times a day until the signs are gone.
As an alternative to green tea bags, you can use black tea bags.
Honey for eye infection
It has antibacterial properties that can kill harmful germs in the eye that may be causing an infection. A 2006 research published in Cornea highlights the antiseptic effect of honey on the ocular flora in tear lack and meibomian gland disease.
For good results, use manuka honey or organically raised honey.
-Carefully mix equal parts of honey and distilled water. Appling a clean cotton ball, use the solution to the eye. Use this cure 2 or 3 times a day until signs have cleared.
It can help deal with eye infection-related problems, such as soreness, dryness, a burning sensation, and tearing. Its mild antiseptic and antifungal properties help cure the infection and soothe irritation.
- -Combine 1/8 teaspoon of medicinal grade boric acid in one cup of drinkable water.
- -Bring the result to a boil, then allow it to cool.
- -Strain the result through clean cheesecloth.
- -Use the result as an eyewash.
- -Repeat up to 3 times a day. Use fresh solution respectively.
Note: A slight stinging or burning may happen with use, but soon it will go away.