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What can I do to treat my itchy eyes?
Answered by Dr. Howard E. LeWine
M.D. Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 40 years of experience · USA
Itchy eyes are most commonly caused by allergies, irritants or dry eyes. Allergic conjunctivitis is treated with topical or oral antihistamines. Common eye irritants such as dust, smoke, and makeup need to be identified and avoided. Artificial tears will help dry eyes.
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Can spinach cause blood spot in eye?
Answered by Dr. Howard E. LeWine
M.D. Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 40 years of experience · USA
By blood spot in the eye, you are likely referring to what doctors call a subconjunctival hemorrhage. A couple drops of blood have escaped from one of the tiny blood vessels just below the surface of the eye. It can occur for no apparent reason. It is more common in people who take a blood thinner, have been coughing or vomiting or experience an eye. Eating spinach would not cause it.
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How do you get rid of eye bags?
Answered by Dr. Robert H. Shmerling
M.D. Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 30 years of experience · USA
Other than surgery, there is no highly reliable way to get rid of bags under the eyes. Eye bags aren’t harmful and don’t require treatment other than for cosmetic reasons. Non-medication treatment options include: • Not smoking • Getting plenty of sleep • Applying cool compresses • Limiting salt in your diet • Reducing consumption of fluids in the hours before going to sleep • Sleeping with the head of the bed slightly elevated • Getting control of your allergies (by avoiding things to which you’re allergic) • Applying cosmetic eye creams • Using make-up to hide the eye bags Other treatments that may help include: • Anti-allergy medicines (if allergies are playing a role) • Anti-wrinkle procedures, such as chemical peels, laser resurfacing and fillers • Eyelid surgery
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