Boric acid is the active substance in the form of a colorless crystalline powder. It is well dissolved in any liquid. This drug is often used in traditional medicine for use in various pathologies of the organs of vision.
This drug has long been used for disinfection. But it is necessary to use boric acid with caution, because doctors have identified outside phenomena from the effects of this solution. In this article you will learn whether you can wash the eyes with this solution and how to dilute the boric acid for washing.
What is it used for?
Rather, it is now used for conjunctivitis and inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye. Despite the fears, the use of this drug to wash the eyes is allowed. They treat the eyelid cavity and the eyeball in inflammatory processes.
Action of the drug
This drug is characterized by an antibacterial and antifungal effect, and also has an insecticidal effect.
Boric acid is easily absorbed into most tissues of human internal organs. and accumulates in them. It leaves the body very slowly, for example, half of the taken solution is excreted, through the kidneys after 12 hours, and the rest of the portion is released within a week.
Indications for use
Since mucous membranes are distinguished by increased irritability, ophthalmologists recommend using only an aqueous solution.
This drug is useful for conjunctivitis, but it is possible to bury it at home only after consulting an optometrist.
In case of instillation of 1-2 drops in one eye, the inflammation subsides after 2-3 days. In this case, the drug can be used until complete recovery.
What is better: solution or eye drops?
It would seem that the answer to this banal question is unequivocal - of course, eye drops. But there are cases when the use of folk remedies, and the preparation of boric acid, in particular, is quite appropriate.
When inflammation of the inner cavity of the eyelid, a solution of boric acid can be used with greater effect than with the use of some eye drops.
Essence Cost
"Okapin" - eye drops, now a very popular solution, it is advertised on the Internet, in the media and even at the fair.
But in order to purchase a real drug, and not a fake, pharmacists recommend to apply to the official website of Api Fitopharm. There a bottle of 10 ml costs 640 rubles.
The price is high, but there is an alternative option - zinc sulfate eye drops. In addition to the above online pharmacy site, this solution is available in pharmacies and other official resources, such as Proglasa.ru, Fitomaks.ru.
It is produced in a 5 ml dropper tube and its price is from 160 rubles, depending on the concentration. Usually eye drops are sold at a dosage of 0.1, 0.25 or 0.5% zinc sulfate and 2% boric acid.
Instructions for use
Self cooking
To begin, consider how to dilute the composition:
- To obtain a two-percent solution of acid for the eyes, you must first prepare a vial, preferably with applied weight lines. First rinse and rinse.
- Pour 2.4 grams of boric acid in a measuring bottle and pour 120 ml of boiling water into it. Stir this mixture thoroughly.
- Then it is necessary to strain the solution through cotton wool or multi-layer gauze bandage.
- Pour into another prepared (sterile) vial, tightly plug. Store on the top shelf in the refrigerator.
When using such a drug, this procedure is carried out by placing a piece of cotton soaked in the solution on closed eyelids, with a piece of tampon on each eye.
Choice of ready-made drugs
Boric acid is an antiseptic substance. And with Zinc Sulfate, which is used in eye drops, this product is absorbed in the smallest proportions.
And this, in turn, has a beneficial effect on the mucous membrane of the eye and does not cause side effects, which could be possible with the separate use of these solutions.
IMPORTANT! These eye drops are effective and promote accelerated recovery.
Is it possible to clean the children?
To date, there is no data on tests conducted in children under eighteen years of age. In this regard, oculists are not allowed to recommend this drug for treatment in this age group, because they have due to an unformed organism, the possible appearance of a toxic reaction is increased.
Adult patients before use should:
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and then treat with an antiseptic.
- Then carefully open the tube according to the attached instructions.
- Wear a dispenser tip and drop one or two drops into the outer corner of the eye. To do this, the head should be tilted back and tilted to the side so that the drops flow down to the inside of the eye, while the lower eyelid is pulled.
The solution is applied with a break of 12 hours in the morning and evening. You can store it in an open tube for two weeks.
Duration of treatment
When conjunctivitis drug promotes recovery, if there is:
- lacrimation;
- purulent discharge;
- hyperemia of the mucous membrane.
The duration of treatment depends on the nature of the disease, as a rule, therapy lasts 7 days. It should be borne in mind that the treatment is strictly professional. At appointment of drops, the oculist considers their properties.
Side effects
The elements contained in the preparation, do not significantly have side effects. But if the patient has an overdose at the moments of contact with open wounds, mucosal injuries, or prolonged use, this can cause the phenomenon of chronic intoxication.
It is expressed by the following symptoms:
- nausea;
- vomiting;
- swelling of tissues;
- elevated temperature.
In special cases it happens:
- changes in the central nervous system;
- pain inside;
- rash;
- convulsions.
Disease prevention
Many people have eye diseases during their lifetime. This means that most problems can be avoided with the help of preventive measures.
For this you need:
- Regularly undergo medical examinations by an ophthalmologist. They determine all eye diseases at an early stage, which will prevent its development in a timely manner.
- Proper nutrition. You need to eat foods that have a beneficial effect on eye health. It is necessary to include in the diet of such food, which would contain vitamins A, C and E.
- Keep fit. It's no secret that overweight has an adverse effect on the quality of vision, since in such a state the pressure on the blood vessels that provide blood supply to the eyes increases. And if we take into account that they are too thin, then, accordingly, they can easily be damaged.
In addition to those mentioned, there are several other mandatory conditions for the prevention of eye diseases, namely:
- timely rest;
- the use of sunglasses;
- to give up smoking.
By following these simple preventative measures, many eye diseases can be prevented, and in case of occurrence, you can successfully slow down their development. Take care of your eyesight.
