Ophthalmoblennorrhea

Ophthalmoblenorrhea is a phenomenon that occurs due to a violation of the structure of the eyeball or injury. This may cause pus or blood to get into the eye. This results in symptoms such as watery eyes, redness and pain in the eyes, and swelling of the eyelids and conjunctiva.

There are two types of ophthalmoblenorrhea:

1. Classification of pathological conditions of the eyelids: Characterized by the presence of inflammatory processes. They occur after an illness, such as bacterial conjunctivitis, herpes or a cold.

2. Anatomical classification: Appears in the presence of any anatomical changes in the structure of the eye tissues. This type can occur as a result of eye surgery, after which the recovery period has not yet passed. To avoid complications, it is best to consult a doctor. Treatment may vary depending on the severity of the disease. However, a complex of anti-infective drugs and other medications is mainly prescribed. Anti-inflammatory drops or ointments may be prescribed to eliminate inflammation. If there are problems with a chronic inflammatory process, antibacterial agents are usually prescribed. Drugs for the treatment of this disease are selected based on the diagnosis, the cause of ophthalmoblenorrhea and the individual characteristics of the patient. Usually the treatment process will take several days - no more than a week. It is important to monitor the condition of the eye during treatment.

If symptoms indicating the development of ophthalmoblenorrhea appear, you should consult an ophthalmologist. Symptoms of this disease will be: lacrimation, swelling of the eyelids and cornea, redness

Ophthalmoblennorrhea: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

What is ophthalmoBlennorrhea

Ophthalmoblepharrhea (in other variants there are ophthalmoblepharrhea and ophthalmosyneorrhea), which is the release of fluid within one to two weeks after birth, is an acute purulent eye disease. The ophthalmologist also uses the term conjunctivitis of newborns (incorrect, since inflammation often develops without the discharge of any fluid) and sees the causes of the disease in intrauterine infections, septic damage to the tonsils of the pharynx and tracts, impaired structure of the lacrimal ducts of the fetus, nonspecific influences (contact, mechanical). The inflammatory process develops from the source of infection (mucous membrane of the nose or pharynx, gums, pharynx), which enters the lacrimal gland, which leads to its dysfunction. As a result, the tear fluid accumulated in the lacrimal sac comes out through the nasolacrimal duct.

Most often, the problem occurs on days 4–6 of a newborn’s life. By this time, breast milk and mother's milk replace regular foods and drinks. The consequences of the disease can be a decrease in visual acuity and a delay in the harmonious development of the child. Children with this problem until a late age are characterized by continued dependence on their parents and the appearance of any diseases. This suggests that the disease greatly affects the further development of the child; it can be considered as an untimely closure of one of the exits from the body.