People who spend a lot of time in front of a screen and/or in air-conditioned rooms or who wear contact lenses are often prone to allergies and conjunctivitis. The eyes are irritated and itchy or burn, feel dry and fatigued.

Eye baths or eye showers are recommended for irritated eyes.

 

There are eye drops that can be dripped into the eyes several times a day. However, eye baths are even more effective.

 

An eye bath cleanses and moisturises the cornea and conjunctiva of the eye. It has a soothing and refreshing effect on the eyes and relieves irritation and irritation.

 

Special eye bath tubs are available from pharmacies for eye baths. These are filled with spring water or filtered tap water. You can bathe your eyes in pure water or add medication to the water.

An effective eye bath is, for example, a boiled decoction of horsetail, wormwood, fennel and eyebright.

 

The eye is immersed in the liquid in the eye bath and opened and closed several times over the next ten minutes.

 

In addition to the eye bath, you can do an eye shower using the Kneipp method. This involves sloshing water over the washbasin 10 to 15 times with both hands against the closed eyelids. In the morning, it is recommended to start with lukewarm water and gradually reduce the water temperature. In the evening, the procedure is reversed, starting with cold water and ending with lukewarm water. Finally, gently pat the eyes dry with a soft cloth.