26 Home Remedies For Itchy Eyes In Infant, Toddler & Adult

updated: 06/20/2019

Having itchy eyes is a kind of common problem related to the eyes. It is not a serious problem, but it causes you a lot of discomforts. When you get this problem, your eyes become sore, swollen and red. You should not be so worried because you can deal with it easily at home. In this article, we will list out some of the best natural home remedies for itchy eyes. These home remedies will help you remove disturbing symptoms of itchy eyes rapidly.

• Home remedies for red eyes infections
• How to treat red eyes naturally
• Home remedies for aching eyes treatment

Causes Of Itchy Eyes?

It is believed that itchy eyes are mainly due to allergies or some infections. Other factors causing itchy eyes include dryness of the eyes, using contact lenses, poor eye hygiene, contacting with foreign matters, such as dust, insects or sand.

Symptoms Of Itchy Eyes?

Here are some of the common symptoms of itchy eyes:

• There is a burning feeling in the eyes.
• There are watery eyes.
• The eyelids are inflamed.
• The eyes become red.
• There is the discharge coming from the eyes.
• You may feel sensitive to light.

Top 26 Effective Home Remedies For Itchy Eyes In Infants, Toddlers, & Adults

1. Cold Compress

Cold compress remedy will help you to remove the pain and discomfort immediately^{[1] [2] [3]}. It is really good for the treatment of itchy eyes caused due to an allergic reaction. It is useful for reducing the redness of the eyes by soothing your nerves. Besides, compressing something cold on the eyes may give a hand in reducing dryness and the irritation for the eyes.

Method 1:

• Prepare a clean cloth or towel.
• Take some ice cubes and put them in a large bowl.
• Then, soak the towel or the cloth in the bowl.
• Squeeze it to remove excessive water.
• Put it on the eyes.
• Leave it to sit on the eyes for about 5 minutes.
• Do this process for several times.
• Apply this method three times every day.

Method 2:

• Take a clean towel and put some ice cubes in it.
• Wrap it tightly.
• Put it on the closed eyes for about 10 minutes.
• Do this procedure twice more.
• Apply this method three times every day.

Method 3:

• Pour some cold water to a bowl and add a teaspoon of raw honey to it.
• Mix them well.
• Prepare a clean cotton ball and put the ball in the bowl.
• Squeeze the ball to remove excessive water.
• Apply the ball to the affected areas
• Leave it sit on the affected areas for a few minutes.
• Do this process 4 times every day.

Method 4:

• Prepare a glass and add some cold water to it.
• Add some ice cubes to the glass.
• Take 4 spoons and put them in the glass to make them chilled for 5 minutes.
• Remove 2 spoons and compress on both eyes until the spoons are not cold anymore.
• Take the 2 remaining ones and do the same steps.
• Put the warm ones in the glass again.
• Repeat the process several times every day.

2. Chamomile

Apart from the benefits for treating fever, nausea, and asthma, chamomile is also beneficial for fighting against itchy eyes. Thanks to the power to combat against allergic reaction, chamomile may be used for compressing on the itchy eyes or washing the itchy eyes effectively. According to a study, a chamomile tea eye wash may induce allergies and swelling^[4]. It helps to stop the histamine from releasing, which helps to avoid allergic reactions causing itchy eyes. Furthermore, it may ease tired eyes^[5] and treat conjunctivitis.

Method 1:

• Take a tea bag of chamomile and put it in a glass filled with hot water.
• Let it steep for about 5 minutes.
• Take the bag out of the glass and let the tea cool down.
• Use the tea to wash the itchy eyes.
• Do this process twice every day.

Method 2:

• Take a tea bag of chamomile which is used already.
• Put it in a refrigerator for 5 minutes.
• Place the bag on the closed eyes.
• Keep it on the eyes for 10 minutes.
• Apply this remedy three times daily.

Method 3:

• Wash a sufficient amount of chamomile flowers.
• Add a cup of water to a pot and boil the water.
• When the water boils, pour the chamomile flowers in the pot.
• Let them steep for about 5 minutes and strain the mixture.
• Wash the eyes with the liquid.
• Do this process every day.

3. Cucumber

Containing antioxidant and anti-irritation power, cucumber is regarded as one of the good treatments for itchy eyes. It may help to alleviate inflammation and irritating symptoms of itchy eyes^[6]. In addition, it is cool in nature, so that they greatly contribute to decreasing puffiness under your eyes^[7] [8].

• Wash a cucumber thoroughly.
• Use a knife to divide it into small slices.
• Put them in a refrigerator for 20 minutes.
• Then, remove them and place the cold slices on the closed eyes.
• Keep them on the eyes for about 15 minutes.
• Repeat it about 4 times every day.

4. Cold Milk

You can use some cold milk to combat against uncomfortable symptoms of itchy eyes because it may ease burning and itchiness in your eyes^[9]. Additionally, the fat contained in the milk may help the eyes to soothe and relax.

Method 1:

• Prepare a clean cotton ball.
• Pour some cold milk in a bowl.
• Dad the ball in it.
• Rub this ball around the eyes when they are closed.
• Apply this method 2 times every day, preferably in every morning and evening.

Method 2:

• Pour some milk in a bowl and soak a clean cotton ball in it.
• Compress the ball on the eyes for 20 minutes.
• Apply this method three times every day.

5. Rose Water

Rose water is abundant in vitamins A and C, which may soothe and cool the itchy eyes and remove itchiness, thus promoting the healing process of the eyes^[10]. It may also reduce the feeling of pain and redness caused to the eyeball. Moreover, it works well to let the tired eyes relax and gives a hand in fading the puffiness and the darkness under the eyes. When applied topically, rose water may help prevent wrinkles^[11].

Method 1:

• Prepare some pure rose water
• Use it to rinse the eyes.
• Apply this method 2 times every day.

Method 2:

• Prepare a clean cotton ball.
• Put the ball in some rose water.
• Put the ball on the closed eyes for about 20 minutes.
• Do this method twice every day.

Method 3:

• Pour some pure rose water in a bowl.
• Put the bowl in a freezer.
• Keep it in the freezer for several minutes.
• Add the equivalent amount of cold water to the bowl.
• Use the mixture to rinse the eyes.

Method 4:

• Take a fresh cucumber and wash it thoroughly.
• Chop it into thin slices.
• Pour some rose water in a bowl.
• Put the slices in the rose water.
• Put the soaked slices on the affected areas
• Leave the slices to sit on the areas for half an hour.
• Apply this process thrice every day.

6. Green Tea

Green tea leaves are storehouses of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties^[12] [13]. Thus, it works very effectively to alleviate the symptoms of itchy eyes, including easing the eyes and reducing the inflammation^[14] [15]. It is also so powerful to eliminate viruses and bacteria causing the itchy eyes by fighting bacteria and irritation. It may promote enzymes to flow easily, contributing to alleviating dryness for the eyes^[16].

Method 1:

• Take 2 bags of green tea and put them in a bowl.
• Pour some boiling water to the bowl.
• Let the bags steep for about 5 minutes.
• Take the bags out of the bowl.
• Leave the liquid cool.
• Use the tea to flush the eyes 2 times every day.

Method 2:

• Take a used green tea bag and put it in a refrigerator for about 5 minutes.
• Put it on the eyelids which are closed for a few minutes.
• Try this treatment a few times every day.

7. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera may treat itchy eyes by soothing and moisturizing the eyes. Plus, it is anti-inflammatory and may help eliminate other symptoms related to itchy eyes^[17]. It is also effective at removing the puffiness and inflammation of the eyes^[18].

Method 1:

• Wash a leaf of aloe vera carefully.
• Use a knife to extract aloe vera gel.
• Apply the gel to the outside of the eyelids.
• Let the gel sit on the eyelids for about 15 minutes before washing it off.
• Reapply it twice every day.

Method 2:

• Clean a leaf of aloe vera.
• Use a knife to remove the outer rind.
• Take the inner leaf and chop them into small slices.
• Put them in a blender to get the juice.
• Pour the juice in a bowl and put a cotton ball in it.
• Put the ball on the closed eyes.
• Wash the juice off after fifteen minutes.
• Use this remedy 2 times every day for the 2 consecutive days.

Method 3:

• Wash an aloe vera leaf carefully.
• Use a knife to remove the outer rind.
• Take the inner leaf and chop them into small slices.
• Put them in a blender to get the juice.
• Pour the juice in a bowl.
• Add a teaspoon of raw honey to the bowl.
• Also, put ½ cup of the tea of elderberry blossom to the bowl.
• Mix them well.
• Use the mixture to rinse the eyes twice every day.
• Continue doing this when your itchy eyes are recovered completely.

8. Witch Hazel

Witch hazel may help to ease the irritating and swollen eyes thanks to its astringent and its power to combat against the inflammation^[19] [20].

• Pour some witch hazel on a clean cotton ball.
• Use the ball to wipe on the top eyelid.
• Take another cotton ball with witch hazel.
• Do the same step for the lower one.
• Apply this method twice every day for several days.

9. Carrots

As we all know, carrots are rich in nutrients, such as calcium, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin B, beta carotene, etc. which are really good for treating the inflammation of the eyes and improving eye health^[21] [22]. Using carrots helps you to make your eyes better and relieve the symptoms of itching and watering of the itchy eyes.

Method 1:

• Take a sufficient amount of carrots and wash them carefully.
• Put them in a blender to get the juice.
• Consume the juice every day.

Method 2:

• Wash some carrots thoroughly.
• Chop them into thin slices.
• Pour some pure rose water in a bowl.
• Put the slices in the rosewater.
• Put the mixture on the eye areas affected.
• After 15 minutes, rinse the eye areas.
• Reuse this method every day.

10. Castor Oil

Castor oil may help to moisturize the dry and itchy eyes. It is potent in combating against bacteria and inflammation, which in turn may treat eye infection^[23]. It may also make the eyelashes longer and thicker^[24]. In other words, using castor oil not only treats itchy eyes but also brings you beautiful eyes.

Method 1:

• Add some cold-pressed castor oil to a sterile eye drop.
• Pour a drop of it in both eyes before bedtime.
• Apply this every day for curing the dry eyes^[25].

Method 2:

• Prepare a clean cotton ball.
• Pour some castor oil on the ball.
• Wipe the ball on the outside of the eyelid.
• Repeat it 2 times every day for several days.

Note: It is recommended to use organic castor oil without hexane. Don’t let the oil in the eyes to avoid making the eyes burn and red.

  11. Raw Potatoes

The natural enzymes in raw potatoes may reduce itching for the eyes. Potatoes are also rich in calories and essential vitamins and minerals, which are useful for fighting the infections and allergies causing itchy eyes. They may eliminate puffiness and redness of itchy eyes thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties^[26].

• Take a raw potato and put it in a freezer for 60 minutes.
• Use a knife to peel it and wash the peeled potato carefully.
• Chop the potato into thin slices.
• Put the slices on your affected eyes.
• Leave them to sit on for 30 minutes.
• Do this process thrice every day.

12. Apple Cider Vinegar

The antiseptic and antibacterial powers contained in apple cider vinegar are inevitable. Apple cider vinegar helps to eliminate bacteria causing itchy eyes, promoting the healing process of the eyes^[27] [28].

• Pour a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to a glass.
• Add a cup of water to the glass.
• Mix them well.
• Use the mixture to wash the eyes.
• Do this process twice every day.

Does this post provide what you need for treating your itchy eyes? Have you chosen the suitable remedies for yourselves? Do you know any other home remedies for itchy eyes? Let us know by leaving your comments or ideas in the box below.

• Eye Health