Puffy eyes after swimming may be caused by external collision, conjunctivitis, contact dermatitis, etc. According to the different causes, we need to choose physical therapy, medication and other methods to deal with.
1. External collision: Swimming process may produce collision, or with companions to cause eye swelling. You can use a towel wrapped in an ice pack to apply ice to limit the extent of swelling, and if swelling still exists after 72 hours, you can use a hot water bag to apply hot compresses to promote blood circulation and help reduce swelling.
2. Conjunctivitis: Swimming without swimming goggles may cause pathogenic bacteria to infect the conjunctiva, swelling of the eye, conjunctival congestion and other symptoms. Patients can choose the appropriate medication according to the type of pathogenic bacteria, such as bacterial conjunctivitis using penicillin, erythromycin and other antibiotics for treatment. Viral conjunctivitis is treated with antiviral drugs such as ganciclovir or aciclovir.
3. Contact dermatitis: swimming pools will use disinfectants to disinfect, some disinfectants are irritating, eye contact produces contact dermatitis, resulting in swelling. Glucocorticosteroids such as hydrocortisone and dianabol can be used for treatment. If the lesions have a small amount of oozing, zinc oxide oil can be used to protect the wound.
Swimming eye swelling may also be related to blepharitis, blepharitis and other reasons, if the swelling for a long time does not go away or accompanied by pain and other obvious discomfort, it is recommended to go to the hospital, clear causes under the guidance of a professional doctor for treatment.