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Conjunctivitis, Eye infections, Pink eye home remedies
Conjunctivitis, Eye infections, Pink eye home remedies

Conjunctivitis, more commonly known as pinkeye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, a clear membrane that covers the outermost layer of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids.
 
 

As with many of the more common eye inflammations, conjunctivitis usually looks and feels worse than it is and while the pronounced redness can be quite alarming at first glance, conjunctivitis very rarely causes long term visual damage.

It is, however, a condition that often needs to be diagnosed and treated early as certain types of conjunctivitis arevery contagious and any prolonged inflammation of the eyes should be treated with caution to prevent complications and tissue damage.

Conjunctivitis Causes

Redness of the whites of the eye (sclera) may have several causes with different types of presentations. Here are some common problems and their most usual cause, but there can be some variations:

● Discomfort in the eye
● Redness of the eye or inner eyelids
● Discharge and teariness
● Discharge may cause eyelids to crust and stick together while sleeping
● Itchiness
● Tenderness of the eye, or pain (which can be severe in the cases of irritant
conjunctivitis)
● Sensitivity to light
● Swelling of the eyelids
● Infection usually begins with one eye, but can

Conjunctivitis - Eye Infection Symptoms
Pain in the eye.
A feeling that something is in the eye (foreign body sensation).
Light sensitivity (photophobia).
Yellow, green, bloody, or watery discharge from the eye.
Increasing redness of the eye or eyelids.
A gray or white sore on the cornea (over the iris) of the eye.
Fever of 100 °F(37.8 °C) or higher with no other cause.
Blurred or decreased vision.

Conjunctivitis - Eye Infection Home remedies

Don't cover your eye. Covering your sore eye is perhaps the worst thing you can do when you have pinkeye. "Putting a covering or patch over the eye--which, believe it or not, is actually a fairly common practice--raises the temperature of the eye, and those little buggers causing conjunctivitis grow faster in a warm environment.

Try two minutes of shut-eye. If you use over-the-counter eye drops to soothe the itch, keep your eyes shut for at least two minutes after applying the drops.

Apply a compress. Place a warm compress over your eye for ten minutes three or four times a day to soothe your inflamed peeper.

Remove Contact Lenses at the First Sign of Pinkeye
People who wear contact lenses are, in general, more susceptible to eye problems than people who don't. But besides being more likely to get conjunctivitis, they also face more serious problems because of it.

Wash your hands--again and again. Soap kills bacteria and viruses that cause pinkeye. Wash your hands as often as you can to prevent aggravating your own case and prevent spreading it to others." Frequent washing is important, because people touch their eyes more often than they might suspect.

Get grown-up help with baby shampoo. Although not advised for children, here's a solution for adults with a lot of discharge: Make a solution of one part baby shampoo to ten parts warm water. Dip a sterile cotton ball in the solution, and while keeping the eye closed, use it to clean off crusty eyelashes.

In addition, there are a few natural ways to help provide relief and promote
faster healing without any unwanted side-effects.

● Add a few drops of honey to your eye wash, as honey has antibacterial properties. Honey will also soothe the eye and promote faster healing.
● Grate a potato and place on the affected eye for 15 minutes. Potato is a natural astringent and will help reduce eye inflammation.
● Replace the water of your eyewash or compress with warm milk.
● For itchy eyes, try cooled tea bags on the eyes. The tannin in tea will help sooth itchiness and reduce inflammation. Using chamomile tea bags is an even better idea, as chamomile is well-known as an effective eye tonic.

Conjunctivitis - Eye Infection Prevention

● Don’t share towels, pillows, or washcloths with others, especially if they have conjunctivitis or other viral and bacterial conditions such as cold sores.
● Change pillowcases and wash towels and bedding frequently.
● Use immune system boosters to to help prevent infection as well as to
encourage faster healing.
● As much as you may want to, refrain from touching your eyes! If your eyes are itchy, use a clean compress for quick relief.
● Wash your hands thoroughly before and after touching your eyes.
● Seek medical attention if you develop conjunctivitis when you have a cold
sore, as herpes simplex-related conjunctivitis is a serious condition.
● Discard any make-up used when you had conjunctivitis, as it may be
contaminated, and this is an easy way to spread it again.
● If you wear contact lenses, switch to glasses until your eyes have completely healed.
● Wear sunglasses outdoors, as sunlight irritates pink eye.