ABOUT OSCULAR ROSACEA :-
Oscular rosacea is inflammation that give rise to redness, burning and itching of the eyes. It frequently developd in people who have rosacea, a chronic skin sutuation that affects the face. Sometimes ocular (eye) rosacea is the first sign that you may develop the facial type later.Ocular rosacea primarily acts on adults between the ages of 30 and 50. It seems to evolve in people who tend to blush and flush easily.
There is no cure for ocular rosacea, but medications and a good eye care routine can help control the signs and symptoms.
OSCULAR ROSACEA SIGNS & SYMPTOMS :-
Signs and symptoms of ocular rosacea can precede the skin symptoms of rosacea, grow at the same time, develop later or occur on their own. Signs and symptoms of ocular rosacea may involve -
• Red, burning, itchy or watering eyes,
• Dry eyes,
• Courageous or the feeling of having a foreign body in the eye or eyes,
• Blurred vision,
• Sensitivity to light, (photophobia)
• Dilated small blood vessels on the white part of the eye which are visible when you see in a mirror,
• Red, swollen eyelids,
• Repeated eye or eyelid infections, such as pink eye (conjunctivitis), blepharitis, sties or chalazia.
The severity of ocular rosacea symptoms does not always match the seriousness of skin symptoms.
WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR :-
Make an appointment to talk to a doctor if you have signs and symptoms of ocular rosacea, like dry eyes, burning or itchy eyes, redness, or blurred vision.
If you have been diagnosed with skin rosacea, ask your doctor that you should undergo periodic eye exams to check for ocular rosacea.
OSCULAR ROSACEA CAUSES :-
The exact source that give rise to ocular rosacea, like skin rosacea, is unknown. It can be due to one or more factors, including -
• Heredity,
• Environmental factors,
• Bacterial involvement,
• Blocked glands in the eyelids,
• Eyelash mites
Some studies has also shown a possible link between skin rosacea and Helicobacter pylori bacteria. This is the same bacteria. This bacteria causes gastrointestinal infections.
A number of factors that irritate skin rosacea can also irritate ocular rosacea, as well. Some of these factors include -
• Hot or spicy foods or beverages,
• Alcohol,
• Sunlight, wind or temperature extremes,
• Certain emotions, such as stress, anger or
embarrassment,
• Strenuous exercise,
• Hot baths or saunas.