Contents:
- Medical Video: Itchy Skin at Night - Why It Happens and What You Can Do About It?
- Various causes of eye itching at night
- 1. Allergic reactions
- 2. Dry eyes
- 3. Conjunctivitis
- 4. Eyes tired
- 5. Blefaritis
Medical Video: Itchy Skin at Night - Why It Happens and What You Can Do About It?
Ever experienced itchy eyes but only at certain times? The itchy eye condition does make it uncomfortable, it can even disrupt daily activities. Although it generally occurs during the day, many people complain of itchy eyes at night. I wonder why?
Various causes of eye itching at night
The basic reason for itchy eyes at night is because you are too busy doing activities during the day so you don't notice any discomfort in your eyes. Finally, the itching really feels at night when the activity begins to decrease.
But actually, your night itchy eyes have several causes, namely:
1. Allergic reactions
Allergies that attack the eyes or eyelids may be the reason for eye itching at night. Either because of exposure to dust, pollution, cigarette smoke, or feathers while on the move all day.
Accidentally exposed to a cleaning product or personal care such as soap, detergent, perfume, nail polish, hair dye, and others can also cause allergic reactions.
Even without realizing it, especially eye makeup such as eyeliner, eyeshadow, and mascara, can contribute to night itchy eyes. Because the eyelids have a very thin skin structure that is very sensitive to various allergens in the environment around you.
2. Dry eyes
Dry eyes are often characterized by eyes that feel runny, itchy, some are blocked, sensitive to light, and even look reddish. If not treated immediately, dry eye conditions can get worse, especially at night.
It is not impossible, dry eyes will make your vision disturbed so that it is difficult to see clearly at night. You can overcome this by using drops for dry eyes that can be obtained freely or by prescription.
3. Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is an infection that occurs in the conjunctiva, a transparent membrane between the petals and the white part of the eye. This condition is known as eye pain characterized by reddish-looking eyes accompanied by itching all day, including at night.
4. Eyes tired
The cause of your night's itchy eyes can be triggered by fatigue in the eye. Usually because it's too long to stare at a monitor, cellphone, or often drive long distances. In addition, the habit of reading with low light at night can also make your eyes work extra hard to finally make it tired.
This condition is generally accompanied by blurred vision, headaches, sensitivity to light, so it is difficult to open eyes normally.
5. Blefaritis
Blefaritis is inflammation of the lids on, precisely in the area where the lashes grow. This condition can occur when oil glands in the hair follicles in the eyelids are blocked by bacteria, mites, or dust. Besides itching, your petals may also crust. All of these symptoms can worsen at night.
