Irritated Eyes

Seen a Colleague yesterday who was having severe irritation in the eyes. The irritation was very annoying as I saw him squeezing his eyes for some time. He is kind of a professional and will never do any thing of that sort when at work. So curiously I asked if there was any problem? Irritated eyes was the prompt reply!!! Many people complain about irritated eyes after swimming in the sea, during pregnancy, allergies, wearing contact lenses and people who spend a lot of time on computers. Lets see what might be the possible reason for the irritation in the eyes.

Irritated Eyes due to Contact Lenses: This happened with me one time. It is very much necessary change the contact lense solution every alternate day to keep the contact lenses free of dust and hygienic. Before using the lenses it is essential to clean them with the lens clean solution. The eye is one of the most sensitive part of the human body and any foreign particle introduction can easily cause irritation of the eyes.
Tip: Clean the contact lens before and after use. One should also have a backup glasses so that the eye heals faster and one can avoid the use if contact lenses till then.

Irritated Eyes After Swimming: Swimming pool are regularly sprinkled with chlorine which makes the water clear. This chlorine is responsible for irritation in eyes in most cases. The same is true when one goes swimming in the sea or gets a little beach joy.
Tip: Try to wear goggles while swimming.

Irritated Eyes During Pregnancy: The hormonal changes during pregnancy can result into irritation of eyes. Some doctors suggest that some of the eye drops can also restrict the blood vessels and cause more irritation. This is mostly a temporary problem and will go away when the baby comes.

Irritated Eyes from Computers: C.E.I or C.V.S termed as Computer eye irritation or computer vision syndrome respectively by the ophthalmologist are the conditions in people who are lot more dependent on computers for their day to day work. The bright light of the computer is responsible for the irritation in the eyes.
Tip: Use a UV protector screen for the computer screen.

Facts: 20% of US population are allergic.