Pink Eye Treatment
Pink eye, also called conjunctivitis, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva which is the membrane that lines the eyelid and eye surface. The inflammation of pink eye can cause eye redness, swelling of the eyelids, tearing, itching, burning, sensitivity to light, drainage from the eye, and feeling as if there is something in the eye.
Allergies, bacterial infections, or viral infections can cause pink eye. Viral infections are the cause of most cases of pink eye. Since there are no medical treatments for pink eye caused by viral infection, pink eye treatment is focused on providing relief from uncomfortable symptoms.
Frequent handwashing is strongly suggested to prevent the spread of pink eye. People should avoid touching tissues or washcloths that have been used by the person with pink eye. Many doctors do not prescribe drops for pink eye since the drops can easily become contaminated and prolong infection and instead of curing it.
During pink eye, people should not wear contact lenses. Pink eye will usually clear on its own within three to five days even without medical treatment. Home treatment for pink eye can help reduce the severity of the symptoms and make the person feel more comfortable.
Many people with pink eye use warm or cold compresses. Either warm or cold compresses can provide some relief. People may use whichever compress feels best, but should always use a clean compress for each eye.
Frequently washing the eye may provide some temporary relief. The eye is infected with pink eye should be wiped from the inside corner close the nose to the outside corner with a clean tissue, moistens cotton balls, or wet washcloth. Any tissues or cotton balls used need to be thrown away immediately after use.
Wash clothes and towels that are used by the person with pink eye should be placed in the laundry immediately after use. The same washcloth should not be used for both eyes or for more than one use.
Tea bags of green tea are used as the home remedy for pink eye. A tea bag of green tea should be warmed in hot water for one minute, then used as a compress. After the tea bag goes cold, some people squeezed a little bit of the tea into the corner of the eye or along the eyelashes so that a small amount of tea may go into the eye.
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