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Home Remedies For Eye Infection

Eye InfectionEye infection is quite common in all age groups. It may be caused due to microbes attacking either the outer surface or the interior parts of the eyes. The symptoms are redness, irritation, swelling, pain and continuous water discharge from the eyes.

Sometimes crusting of eyelids and constant blinking can also occur. Conjunctivitis or pink eyes, keratitis (may be due to virus or fungus) etc are some of the common eye infections. Eyes are very sensitive and it is important to get the advice of a physician immediately in case of any infection. There are plenty of home remedies available to treat this problem.

Simple Home Remedies For Eye Infection

Honey

Mix two teaspoons of honey with 3 cups of cold water and use this to wash your infected eyes. This gives immediate relief. The mixture helps to restore the natural sparkle and expression of the eyes. Take a beaker full of cold water and dip your face completely into it.

Honey

Keep your eyes wide open and blink for 5 seconds, then lift your face from the water. Repeat this for three to four times to get relief from eye infections. Make sure that the honey used is pure and natural.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has antibacterial properties, which help to fight against infections. Take one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar along with one cup of water.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Use the solution to clean your eyes with a cotton ball. Apple cider vinegar contains malic acid, which has antibacterial effects. Hence, it helps in maintaining the eye health.

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Coriander

Take some dried coriander seeds and boil them in a tumbler of water. Strain this solution and cool it. Use this liquid to rinse your eyes or use as a compress. This treatment is best for reducing burning sensation, pain and swelling in the eye.

Coriander Seeds

Take some fresh coriander leaves and boil them with some water for about 30 minutes. Strain the decoction and cool it. Use this decoction to rinse your eye. This eyewash is excellent for conjunctivitis. It reduces pain and swelling immediately.

Fennel Seeds

Take some fennel seeds and boil it in a liter of water. Strain the liquid and use this to wash your infected eye. Wash your eye twice a day with this solution. This will reduce redness, inflammation and pain in the eye.

Tea Bags

Placing tea bags is effective for treating eye infection. Soak a tea bag in lukewarm water and place this over the eye. Leave it for about 15-20 minutes.

Tea Bags

This will reduce the eye to half of its size because of the presence of tannic acid in tea. Once the tea bag is dried, soak it again in lukewarm water and place it again. Continue this until you get relief.

Jasmine

Take a glass full of distilled water. Add about seven or eight jasmine flowers to it and allow it to soak overnight. Use this water the next day for your eye. Pour 2-3 drops of this water into your eyes using the jasmine flower. Repeat this until your eye is soaked fully. For visible results, do this thrice a day. This is helpful for pink eye.

Vegetable Slices

Slice fresh cucumber and place it on your eye (closed eyes). This will aid in relaxing them and will reduce irritation and soreness. This will also reduce swelling of your eye.

Cucumber on eyes

Similarly, take raw potatoes, slice, and place them on the infected eye. Repeat this for three nights consecutively for good results. They give cooling effect to eyes and reduce swelling. They are good for tired eyes.


Caution: Please use Home Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.