Itchy eyes after swimming can be caused by bacterial infection, viral infection or allergic substances in the swimming pool due to unhygienic water in the swimming pool, which can be treated with antibiotics, antiviral and antiallergic drugs.
1. Bacterial infection: If the itchy eyes are caused by bacterial infection, the conjunctiva will be congested and accompanied by a large amount of yellowish-white purulent discharge. It can be treated with antibiotic eye drops, such as levofloxacin hydrochloride eye drops and tobramycin eye drops.
2. Viral infection: If it is caused by viral infection, it will be manifested as watery discharge. You need to use antiviral drugs, such as acyclovir eye drops or ganciclovir ophthalmic gel for treatment.
3. Allergy: Allergic substances cause allergic conjunctivitis, resulting in itchy eyes. This type of allergy does not produce obvious eye boogers, the more you rub the more itchy, avoiding possible allergens is the key, you can use saline to rinse the eyes, and then use orotidine hydrochloride eye drops or emetine fumarate eye drops for anti-allergy treatment.
Itchy eyes after swimming, may also be the disinfectant components in the water caused by itchy eyes, pay attention to avoid using unclean hands to rub the eyes, specific medication should be under the guidance of a doctor.