The sclera, or the white part of the eye, can indicate a person's overall health. A yellow or reddish sclera can "spoil" the appearance, or give the impression of arrogance, because yellow sclera can make a person look old or tired. Changes in the color of the sclera can also indicate health problems related to allergens, toxins in the body, and even serious liver problems. There are several treatments that can treat and treat red or yellow sclera, ranging from the use of eye drops, dietary changes, to the use of makeup.
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Method 1 of 4: Using Eye Drops
Step 1. Use regular eye drops such as Visine or Clear Eyes
These eye drops can be used to reduce redness in your eyes and provide some moisture to treat irritation or dryness of the eye. Visine, Clear Eyes, and several other brands can be purchased at drug stores, as well as other major stores such as Indomaret, Alfamart, and so on. Apply one to two drops to the irritated eye, at least 4 times daily until the irritation symptoms stop. Check the instructions on the bottle for additional information.
Step 2. Try thicker eye drops
A Japanese brand of eye drops, named Rohto, are products that are thicker than natural tears. This product has cooling properties that relieve burning eyes (heat), also reduces redness of the eyes. This product is available in many stores and drugstores. If you've never used eye drops, these may not be the best option to start with, as they can be a little harsh and harsh on the eyes.
Step 3. Try a blue eye drop
A Swiss company, Innoxa, makes eye drops that are truly blue in color. In addition to relieving the symptoms of burning and redness of the eyes, Innoxa Blue Drops are also able to protect your eyes with a blue coating, which is able to neutralize the yellowish tinge in the eyeballs to make them appear whiter and brighter.
Method 2 of 4: Implementing Healthy Habits
Step 1. Eat colorful fruits and vegetables
Oranges, yellow fruits and vegetables such as carrots, squash, and lemons contain lots of vitamins and antioxidants that help keep your scleral area white. Eating green leafy foods such as spinach and kale also has a positive effect on eye health. As for nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, and peanuts, also contain many minerals that can improve eye health.
Fruits and vegetables can help detoxify your liver. A healthy liver condition itself is believed to keep the sclera clean and bright. On the other hand, a liver full of toxins results in its inability to process food and vitamins efficiently. You can detoxify your liver by drinking a glass of beetroot juice on an empty stomach, or eating lots of carrots and spinach
Step 2. Reduce the consumption of refined sugar (white crystal sugar) and carbohydrates in the diet
Reducing the amount of food that contains carbohydrates, sugar, and whole grains can help your body process food better. On the other hand, it is also useful in the detoxification process of the liver. Reduce the amount of unhealthy food consumption, especially at night, which can interfere with good sleep patterns.
Step 3. Take supplements
The condition of your eyes depends on good levels of vitamins A and C, as eye health guards. In addition to eating foods rich in both, you can take daily vitamin supplements. Increase levels of omega 3 fatty acids by taking four capsules of omega 3 supplements or fish oil supplements daily.
Step 4. Get seven to eight hours of sleep each night
Make sure your body is rested by getting enough sleep every night. In order for the body to be able to restore the natural white color of the sclera, make sure you have at least seven to eight hours of sleep every night. If you're having trouble falling asleep, try giving your body a "sleep signal," by listening to relaxing music or meditating for ten minutes before bed.
Step 5. Drink lots of water
Bright sclera, depending on whether or not your body is hydrated. Reduce puffiness and redness of the eyes, by drinking lots of water to replenish your body fluids. It is recommended to consume eight to ten glasses of water (about 64 ounces) every day.
Step 6. Reduce alcohol and caffeine consumption
Consuming too much alcohol and caffeine will only dehydrate the body, increase puffiness, and even redness of the eyes. They can also interfere with good sleep patterns and prevent you from getting seven to eight hours of sleep each night.
Step 7. Avoid irritants such as smoke, dust, and pollen
Smoking can irritate the eyes, cause redness, and even make the eyes feel dry. Quitting smoking yourself can help your eyes hydrate and restore their natural color. As for dust that can be found anywhere (outside or inside) it can irritate the eyes and make them prone to redness. Not only that, pollen, and other types of allergens may also contribute to eye disorders. To prevent and reduce irritation, you can use an indoor air purifier, especially if these allergens are difficult to avoid.
Step 8. Reduce “eye fatigue”
Working on a computer all day can have a huge negative impact on your eyes. While it's impossible to reduce hours of work in front of a computer screen, you can work around this by placing the right lighting, changing settings on the computer so that the monitor has the same brightness level, blinking more often, doing eye exercises, and so on.
Step 9. Wear sunglasses when outdoors
Exposure to UVA and UVB rays can damage your eyes slowly, even contributing to yellowing of your eyes. Use sunglasses that can protect your eyes from exposure to UVA and UVB rays. Indeed, the majority of sunglasses available have this feature. However, still make sure to check the label. Try to wear sunglasses every time you go out, even if you think the sky isn't too bright. You don't have to wait for good weather to wear sunglasses. Even on cloudy days, there may be a lot of blinding light that can strain your eyes, or even damage them.
Step 10. Visit a doctor
You may have jaundice, which creates a yellow tinge to the sclera. Jaundice is a condition when the hemoglobin in the blood is broken down into bilirubin, and isn't "cleared" properly in the body. If bilirubin builds up in the skin, it can cause the eyes and skin to appear yellowish. Jaundice itself can indicate health problems, generally related to the liver, gallbladder, or pancreas. Consult your doctor to treat jaundice, as well as other diseases that could be the cause of yellowness in the eyes.
Method 3 of 4: Using Natural Medicines
Step 1. Try Ayurvedic remedies
Ayurvedic medical techniques originated in India some 3,000 years ago, and generally use natural practices and ingredients to prevent or treat disease. Triphala is a herbal mixture used in Ayurvedic medicine, good for treating a number of ailments, including improving eye health and brightening the sclera. Not only that, triphala is also believed to be able to play a role in the body's detoxification process. You can buy triphala at stores that sell imported Indian food, usually in powder or tablet form.
- Use triphala to wash the eyes. You can dissolve one tablespoon of triphala powder in eight ounces of water overnight. Strain this mixture, sprinkle it over your eyes, or use it as an “eye wash”.
- Warning: triphala is also used as a laxative to treat constipation. Be careful when using it.
- One of the main ingredients in triphala is Indian gooseberry. As for brightening the sclera, you can apply this juice directly to the eyes at night.
Step 2. Rub carrot juice on the eyelids
Eating carrots can have an impact on eye health, as can applying the juice. Wash and dry some carrots, cut off the ends, crush them using a juicer, then apply the pulp on the eyelids. Leave it overnight, and be careful not to put it directly in your eyes.
Step 3. Apply a cold compress to your eye
Not only does it help reduce puffiness, sticking your eye with something cool but can also help lighten the sclera. You can soak a towel in ice water, wring it out, and then place it over your eyes for five to ten minutes. The redness in your eyes should lessen after doing this repeatedly for a day.
Method 4 of 4: Using Makeup
Step 1. Brighten the area under your eyes
Dark circles under the eyes will make the eyes look dull. Brighten the area under and around your eyes by applying concealer. Apply a few small dots of concealer under the eyes and press gently on the dots to blend them with your skin.
Step 2. Use eye shadow (eye shadow) colored or blue, then complete with eyeliner
Adding shades of blue like navy or indigo will help soften dark circles around the eyes, and help neutralize any yellow that might appear on the sclera. As a result, your eyes will look brighter and cleaner.
Step 3. Apply eyeliner
You can easily find white eyeliner in the market. Applying white eyeliner on the eyelids can not only make them brighter, but also appear wider. You can also apply a small amount of white eyeliner to the corners of your eyelids and blend it in. As a result, the face will look cleaner, moisturized, and fresh.
Step 4. Apply brown mascara on the lower lashes
"Bringing out" parts of your eyes can help them look brighter. Applying black mascara to both the upper and lower lashes will give the impression of "dramatic eyes", but will not help your eyes look whiter and brighter. Instead, you can try applying brown mascara to your lower lashes. This softer shade will help draw attention to your upper lashes, making your eyes appear bigger, sharper, and brighter.
Step 5. Try a light colored eyeliner
You can use bone or flesh colored eyeliner to make your eyes look bigger, brighter, and more attractive. Apply eyeliner on the inner corner of the eye to create the illusion of brighter eyes.
- Apply white or light shimmer on the inner corner of the eye to create the same effect.
- Try to refrain from using a white eyeliner pencil to line the outer corners of your eyes. The reason is, this type of application technique is difficult to blend well, looks too flashy, even fake.
Step 6. Use an eyelash curler
You can get an eyelash curler at the nearest store, for IDR 70 thousand to IDR 80 thousand. This tool will curl your eyelashes, then create a more "curly" impression. Curling your lashes upwards will make your eyes appear bigger and opener. You can even highlight and draw attention to your eyes, by making your lashes appear longer.
Step 7. Apply a small amount of pink blush
Apply pink blush through the round areas of the cheeks, lips, up to the highest point of the eyebrows. This technique will help brighten your entire face, even making your eyes look whiter and brighter.
