Conjunctivitis

Treatments for Conjunctivitis

Allergic Conjunctivitis is treated by dealing with the underlying allergy.

Bacterial Conjunctivitis is generally treated with anti-bacterial eyedrops. Often these are prescribed for all types of conjunctivitis to ensure that a bacterial infection does not develop.

Viral Conjunctivitis usually clears on its own.

Whichever kind of conjunctivitis you suffer from, you can ease the discomfort by applying a warm compress (a clean cloth soaked in warm water) to closed eyes for five to ten minutes at a time.

Preventing Conjunctivitis

Good hygiene is the best way to avoid conjunctivitis.

• don't rub your eyes
• change pillowcases regularly
• clean and handle contact lenses properly
• don't share face cloths and towels
• never share eye cosmetics
• replace eye cosmetics often
• wash your hands frequently and always before you touch your eyes/eyelids

Obviously, Allergic Conjunctivitis sufferers should avoid the allergen as much as is possible.

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