The oedema and itching after a mosquito bite in the eye can be reduced by applying cold compresses with an iced towel, soapy water wipes, and hormonal eye ointments such as tobramycin dexamethasone ophthalmic ointment to reduce the swelling and relieve the itching.
Eye edema and itching after being bitten by mosquitoes is caused by the toxins released by mosquitoes when biting.
At this time, patients should not scratch the itchy parts, otherwise it is easy to aggravate the symptoms, you should use ice towels or ice packs to do local cold compress treatment, can promote edema and reduce the sensitivity of the eye sensory nerves, so as to stop itching. Patients can use soapy water to wipe the eyelid skin, pay attention to avoid soapy water into the eyes to cause discomfort.
Patients can also apply topical hormonal eye ointment, such as tobramycin dexamethasone ophthalmic ointment, to relieve edema and itching symptoms.
When the patient’s eyes by mosquito bites appear edema and itching symptoms, should be timely to the hospital ophthalmology consultation, according to the specific circumstances of the treatment.