Posted on August 23, 2008 in Latest News
What is Conjunctivitis/pink eye?
Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the membrane covering the eye balls and eye lid (conjunctiva). The symptoms include increased amount of tears, redness, and itchiness in the eyes.
Conjunctivitis is of two types:
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Infectious Conjunctivitis
It is important to recognize the type of conjunctivitis you have, as the treatment for infectious conjunctivitis and allergic conjunctivitis differs.
Difference between Allergic conjunctivitis and Infectious conjunctivitis:
Allergic conjunctivitis is caused due to the allergen entering the eyes. Allergic conjunctivitis is not contagious. It is mostly caused due to seasonal allergies or cats.
Infectious conjunctivitis is caused due to bacteria or virus. The infection spreads from one person to another very easily. The objects used by the infected persons also spread the infection.
Treatment for Allergic conjunctivitis and Infectious conjunctivitis:
For allergic conjunctivitis, topical anti-inflammatory or topical antihistamine can be used. Cool compresses on eyes can also relieve the symptoms.
Antibiotics or drops are used for bacterial conjunctivitis. Viral conjunctivitis generally resolves after a period of time.
Prevention of Allergic conjunctivitis and Infectious conjunctivitis:
Allergic conjunctivitis can be managed by preventing the allergen. Wearing goggles while outdoors prevents the allergen from entering into your eyes. Rubbing of the eyes should also be avoided as this may aggravate the symptoms.
Maintaining proper hygiene can prevent infectious conjunctivitis. Infectious conjunctivitis can spread from one person to other very easily. Hence the infected person should wash his/her hands regularly. Avoid sharing things such as towels, glasses, towels with the infected persons.
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