Conjunctivitis is a disease thatis accompanied by the development of inflammatory processes of the conjunctiva - the mucous membrane of the eye. The main signs of this disease are the abundant secretion of tears and mucus. This disease is common both among children and adults. How to treat conjunctivitis, how to correctly determine the presence of the disease - everyone should know the answers to all these questions.
Causes and symptoms of conjunctivitis. In most cases, conjunctivitis is the result of infection. Depending on the cause of the development of this disease, three main forms of conjunctivitis are distinguished:
1) Bacterial conjunctivitis is a disease,which is caused by streptococcal or staphylococcal infection. As a rule, with both forms of the disease, both eyes are affected. This kind of conjunctivitis is accompanied by a strong release of tears and purulent masses.
2) Allergic conjunctivitis - this form of diseaseis caused by contact with the mucous membrane of the allergen: dust, chemicals, cosmetics. The disease is characterized by the release of viscous mucus, redness and swelling of the eyelids, severe itching. As a rule, the disease affects both eyes.
3) Viral conjunctivitis - in most casesis associated with a strong weakening of immunity and the presence of another viral disease. This form of conjunctivitis affects, as a rule, the mucosa of one eye. This form of the disease is accompanied by the release of a small amount of liquid mucus and tears.
How to treat conjunctivitis? At the first suspicions of this diseaseyou need to consult an ophthalmologist, since only an experienced specialist knows how to treat conjunctivitis. First, the doctor must determine what caused the inflammation and only then determine the way of treatment.
Viral conjunctivitis: how to treat?Treatment of such conjunctivitis is aimed at removing the virus from the body and increasing the level of immune defense. Typically, prescribed antivirals (oxoline, florenal et al.), Which are produced in the form of eye drops or ointments special. In addition, the intake of vitamins is recommended to improve the body's defense.
How to treat conjunctivitis caused by allergy?First you need to determine what caused the allergic reaction and prevent contact with this substance. For the removal of complications, antihistamines are recommended. Remove puffiness will help cool lotions from tea brewing.
How to treat bacterial conjunctivitis?Antibiotics are used to treat this form of the disease. The most commonly used is levomycetin in the form of eye drops, or tetracycline ointment, which also contains antibiotics.
How to cure conjunctivitis in the home? Traditional methods of treatment are used only to accelerate and facilitate the process of recovery and do not replace the full-fledged medical treatment.
Slime and pus, which stand out from the eyes,lead to coalescence of eyelashes. In order to prevent this process, you need to wipe your eyes with warm tea brew. Simply soak a cotton swab in it and wipe the eye starting at the outer edge. If both eyes are affected, then use different tampons for their treatment.
Replace tea brewing can be a decoction of chamomile.To prepare it, take 10 grams. dry the flowers of this plant and fill with a half cup of boiling water. Let the broth infuse, then as often as possible, wipe their eyes.
Hygiene with conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis of viral or bacterialorigin is very contagious, so it is so important to comply with some of the rules of hygen. Firstly, after each contact with diseased eyes, you must always wash your hands with soap. Secondly, if possible, avoid contact with healthy people. A sick person should use only his own hygiene products, clothes and bed linen. When conjunctivitis, avoid contact with the eyes of water containing chlorine, so you should stop visiting swimming pools and using running water.
