How to Save From Eye Flue
Pink eye is an inflammation of the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid and eyeball. This membrane is called the conjunctiva. When small blood vessels in the conjunctiva become swollen and irritated, they're more visible. This is what causes the whites of the eyes to appear reddish or pink. Pink eye also is called conjunctivitis.
Pink eye is most often caused by a viral infection. It also can be caused by a bacterial infection, an allergic reaction or — in babies — an incompletely opened tear duct.
Though pink eye can be irritating, it rarely affects your vision. Treatments can help ease the discomfort of pink eye. Because pink eye can be contagious, getting an early diagnosis and taking certain precautions can help limit its spread.
Symptoms
The most common pink eye symptoms include:
- Redness in one or both eyes.
- Itchiness in one or both eyes.
- A gritty feeling in one or both eyes.
- A discharge in one or both eyes that forms a crust during the night that may prevent your eye or eyes from opening in the morning.
- Tearing.
- Sensitivity to light, called photophobia.
When to see a doctor
There are serious eye conditions that can cause eye redness. These conditions may cause eye pain, a feeling that something is stuck in your eye, blurred vision and light sensitivity. If you experience these symptoms, seek urgent care.
People who wear contact lenses need to stop wearing their contacts as soon as pink eye symptoms begin. If your symptoms don't start to get better within 12 to 24 hours, make an appointment with your eye doctor to make sure you don't have a more serious eye infection related to contact lens use.
Prevention
The chance of catching or carrying on infective conjunctivitis can be overcome by:
Not touching or rubbing the eyes
Washing the hands regularly with soap and warm water, or use hand sanitizer
Always remove contact lenses before sleeping
Keep Eyeglasses clean
Not sharing personal items such as towels and pillows, makeup, and contact lenses with different people
Using goggles in a swimming pool, and not swimming if you have an infection
Avoid swimming that has regular chlorination of water.
Clean the eyes with fresh water 2-3 times a day.
Avoid using the same towel or handkerchief if used already
Treatment
Mostly in few cases of infective conjunctivitis, the doctor suggests waiting as the eye infection resolve without treatment within 2 weeks. They may direct eye drops with decongestants or antihistamine to decrease the signs of swelling and irritation.
Antibiotics will not work if in cases of viral, and even a bacterial infection may last up to a month with antibiotics. However, medicines may be prescribed if symptoms are critical. The most usually prescribed medicines for infective conjunctivitis are fluoroquinolones, sulfonamides, chloramphenicol, etc.
Apply dark goggles.
Close your eyes and apply ice covered in a cloth covering the eyelids.
Apply anti-allergic eye drops 3 times a day.
Self-care
Contact lenses: Avoid applying lenses until at least 24 hours after antibiotic therapy finishes. Then throw away that lens and replace the lenses, lens case, and solution with a new one.
Artificial tear eye drops can be purchased over the counter (OTC) or online to assist reduce soreness and stickiness.
A washcloth dipped in warm water can be applied several times a day, to mildly clean away any sticky elements. Do this lightly, to avoid burning the eyes. Use a clean washcloth for both eyes.
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