What causes itchy eyes during pregnancy?

Many women will experience itchy eyes during pregnancy. At this time, most pregnant mothers will rub their eyes with their hands, and the more they rub, the drier their eyes become. In fact, this situation may be caused by dry eye syndrome. If pregnant women suffer from dry eye syndrome, it is best to go to the hospital for treatment in time. Never take medicine blindly. Take medicine under the guidance of a doctor. The following specifically introduces what to do if pregnant women have itchy eyes.

1. Symptoms of dry eyes

The tears in the eyes are thicker: During pregnancy, due to the influence of hormones, the water in the tears is easier to evaporate, the tears will become thicker, and the function of protecting the cornea and conjunctiva of the eyes will also be weakened. Eyes may become tired and dry easily; close objects may be blurry at times; dark circles may deepen or pregnancy spots may appear: intraocular pressure may decrease: In addition to itchy eyes, your ears, nose and throat may also often itch. Other symptoms of itchy eyes include warmth, stinging, sneezing, runny nose, dry eyes, and watery eyes.

2. Treatment for itchy eyes during pregnancy

1. It is best not to wear contact lenses during pregnancy. At the same time, avoid staring at the computer screen for a long time to avoid affecting the frequency of blinking and causing dry eyes.

2. Pregnant women should pay attention to health care during pregnancy, have proper nutrition, and consume more nutrients such as vitamin A and C that are beneficial to the eyes. Under the guidance of a doctor, you can use eye drops in moderation to moisten the cornea and eliminate eye fatigue.

3. Chloramphenicol eye drops cannot be used during pregnancy. If there is inflammation, erythromycin or chloramphenicol eye drops can be used, but it is best to seek the advice of an obstetrician first. Eye drops are absorbed through the nasolacrimal duct into the nasal cavity and then absorbed through the mucous membrane into the blood circulation system. If the pregnant mother is worried that the use of eye drops will affect the fetus, she can apply the eye drops close to the tear point on the inside of the eye to reduce the absorption of the drug.

4. Pregnant women can place a humidifier at home to increase the humidity of the indoor air to relieve the symptoms of itchy eyes.

5. Pregnant women can also use their index fingers to gently massage along the gums toward the eyelids to push the mucous glands in your eyelids to produce more fluid to flow out of the eyes, which helps relieve symptoms. Close your eyes and place something warm on your eyelids to help relieve eye discomfort and itching. Use a cotton ball to carefully clean your eyes and remove any foreign matter from them.