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CONJUNCTIVITIS
SYMPTOMS
• Burning itchy eyes that discharge heavy, sticky mucus may indicate bacterial conjunctivitis.
• Copious tears, a swollen lymph node, and light discharge of mucus from one eye are signs of viral conjunctivitis.
• Redness, intense itching, tears in the eyes may indicate allergic conjunctivitis.
WHAT IS CONJUNCTIVITIS
The conjunctiva the transparent membrane that lines your eye ball and your eyelid can become inflamed for various reasons. Most cases of conjunctivitis run a predictable course, and the inflammation usually clears up in a few days. Although conjunctivitis can be highly contagious, it is rarely serious and will not damage your vision if detected and treated promptly. Bacterial conjunctivitis, commonly known as pinkeye, usually infects both eyes and produces a heavy discharge of mucus. Viral conjunctivitis is usually limited to one eye, causing copious tears and light discharge. Allergic conjunctivitis produces tears, itching and redness in the eyes, and sometimes an itchy nose, runny nose. Ophthalmic neonatorum is an acute form of inclusion conjunctivitis in newborn babies. It must be treated immediately by a physician to prevent permanent eye damage or blindness.
CAUSES
Conjunctivitis is caused by bacteria or viral infection or by an allergic reaction to pollen, smoke, or other material that irritates your eyes. Children sometime contract conjunctivitis after a cold or sore throat. Redness and inflammation of conjunctiva can also be brought on by eye strain, stress, and poor nutrient levels. Ophthalmia neonatorum may occur if the baby’s tear ducts are not completely opened or if the infant is exposed to bacteria when passing through the birth canal of a mother infected with Chlamydia or gonorrhoea.
TREATMENT
Traditionally, at home remedies have been sufficient for soothing conjunctivitis associated with uncomplicated colds, minor infections, or allergies. Treatment consists primarily of cleansing eye and preventing the condition from spreading.
CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE
If your conjunctivitis symptoms do not appear to be associated with a cold or allergy, you may want see your doctor or on ophthalmologist for a medical diagnosis. For bacterial conjunctivitis, the treatment will probably call for antibiotic eye drops or ointment. Allergic conjunctivitis may respond to antihistamine or steroid eye drops, but you should not use steroid drops for either bacterial or viral conjunctivitis.
ALTERNATIVE CHOICES
Alternative therapies rely on natural remedies to soothe your irritated eyes and ease the itching and inflammation.
HERBAL THERAPIES
Using an eyecup, wash the eye several times a day with one of the following solutions. In each case, cool and strain the eyewash before using.
1 tsp. dried eyebright steeped in 1 pt boiling water.
2 to 3 tsp. chamomile in 1 pt boiling water.
HOMEOPATHY
Depending on your symptoms, take the following remedies four times daily for one or two days:
• For stinging eyes and red, puffy eyelids, Apes 12x.
• For bloodshot eyes and a gritty feeling, Argentums nitric 12x.
• For itchy eyes with a sticky, yellow discharge, Pulsatilla 12x.
AT HOME REMEDIES
You can cleanse and soothe irritated eyes with a prepared boric acid eyewash, or try the herbal eyewash above. To relieve discomfort of bacterial or viral conjunctivitis, apply a warm compress for 5 to 10 minutes, three to four times a day. For allergic conjunctivitis place a cool compress or a cool, moist tea bag on your closed eye. If the condition does not improve in five days, consult a ophthalmologist.
PREVENTION
Bacterial and viral conjunctivitis are highly contagious. Unless you take preventive measures, the condition may spread to your other eye or other people.
• Wash your hands often and well.
• Keep your hands away from the infected eye.
• Do not share washcloths, towels, pillowcases, or handkerchief with other family members.
• Change your towel, washcloths, pillowcase after each use, and wash them thoroughly.
• Do not use other peoples eye cosmetics, particularly eye pencil, mascara.
CONJUNCTIVITIS
SYMPTOMS
• Burning itchy eyes that discharge heavy, sticky mucus may indicate bacterial conjunctivitis.
• Copious tears, a swollen lymph node, and light discharge of mucus from one eye are signs of viral conjunctivitis.
• Redness, intense itching, tears in the eyes may indicate allergic conjunctivitis.
WHAT IS CONJUNCTIVITIS
The conjunctiva the transparent membrane that lines your eye ball and your eyelid can become inflamed for various reasons. Most cases of conjunctivitis run a predictable course, and the inflammation usually clears up in a few days. Although conjunctivitis can be highly contagious, it is rarely serious and will not damage your vision if detected and treated promptly. Bacterial conjunctivitis, commonly known as pinkeye, usually infects both eyes and produces a heavy discharge of mucus. Viral conjunctivitis is usually limited to one eye, causing copious tears and light discharge. Allergic conjunctivitis produces tears, itching and redness in the eyes, and sometimes an itchy nose, runny nose. Ophthalmic neonatorum is an acute form of inclusion conjunctivitis in newborn babies. It must be treated immediately by a physician to prevent permanent eye damage or blindness.
CAUSES
Conjunctivitis is caused by bacteria or viral infection or by an allergic reaction to pollen, smoke, or other material that irritates your eyes. Children sometime contract conjunctivitis after a cold or sore throat. Redness and inflammation of conjunctiva can also be brought on by eye strain, stress, and poor nutrient levels. Ophthalmia neonatorum may occur if the baby’s tear ducts are not completely opened or if the infant is exposed to bacteria when passing through the birth canal of a mother infected with Chlamydia or gonorrhoea.
TREATMENT
Traditionally, at home remedies have been sufficient for soothing conjunctivitis associated with uncomplicated colds, minor infections, or allergies. Treatment consists primarily of cleansing eye and preventing the condition from spreading.
CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE
If your conjunctivitis symptoms do not appear to be associated with a cold or allergy, you may want see your doctor or on ophthalmologist for a medical diagnosis. For bacterial conjunctivitis, the treatment will probably call for antibiotic eye drops or ointment. Allergic conjunctivitis may respond to antihistamine or steroid eye drops, but you should not use steroid drops for either bacterial or viral conjunctivitis.
ALTERNATIVE CHOICES
Alternative therapies rely on natural remedies to soothe your irritated eyes and ease the itching and inflammation.
HERBAL THERAPIES
Using an eyecup, wash the eye several times a day with one of the following solutions. In each case, cool and strain the eyewash before using.
1 tsp. dried eyebright steeped in 1 pt boiling water.
2 to 3 tsp. chamomile in 1 pt boiling water.
HOMEOPATHY
Depending on your symptoms, take the following remedies four times daily for one or two days:
• For stinging eyes and red, puffy eyelids, Apes 12x.
• For bloodshot eyes and a gritty feeling, Argentums nitric 12x.
• For itchy eyes with a sticky, yellow discharge, Pulsatilla 12x.
AT HOME REMEDIES
You can cleanse and soothe irritated eyes with a prepared boric acid eyewash, or try the herbal eyewash above. To relieve discomfort of bacterial or viral conjunctivitis, apply a warm compress for 5 to 10 minutes, three to four times a day. For allergic conjunctivitis place a cool compress or a cool, moist tea bag on your closed eye. If the condition does not improve in five days, consult a ophthalmologist.
PREVENTION
Bacterial and viral conjunctivitis are highly contagious. Unless you take preventive measures, the condition may spread to your other eye or other people.
• Wash your hands often and well.
• Keep your hands away from the infected eye.
• Do not share washcloths, towels, pillowcases, or handkerchief with other family members.
• Change your towel, washcloths, pillowcase after each use, and wash them thoroughly.
• Do not use other peoples eye cosmetics, particularly eye pencil, mascara.
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