The oils may also be massaged around the eyes and face, in which case add five drops of essential oil to one fluid oz of carrier oil. The eyelids are swollen and there is a dislike of light. Profuse watering after exposure to dry, cold wind or bright light. Eyes water with acrid matter and there is frequent blinking. There is pus in the eye.
Lids are sticky and there is a tendency to styes.
Causes Cystitis has several 'trigger factors' - in men, it can be started with an infection of the prostate gland. In women, it can be caused by an allergy, or an infection spread via sexual contact. It is often caused by bacteria from the yeast organism. In both sexes, there is a burning pain on passing urine. The sufferer may want to urinate more frequently than usual, but there is no relief on doing so as there is often an accompanying feeling of wanting to pass urine again immediately afterwards.