| Pink Eye Treatment And Home Remedy |
| Written by Moses Wright |
| Sunday, 04 October 2009 11:14 |
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Conjunctivitis, also called pink eye, is the irritation or inflammation of the membrane that lines the eyelid and surface of the eye called the conjunctiva. Pink eye can cause I'm redness, itching, tearing, burning, swelling of the eyelids, sensitivity to light, drainage from the eye, and feeling as if there is something in the eye.
Conjunctivitis, also called pink eye, is the irritation or inflammation of the membrane that lines the eyelid and surface of the eye called the conjunctiva. Pink eye can cause I'm redness, itching, tearing, burning, swelling of the eyelids, 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. Prevention of pink eye includes frequent handwashing and avoiding touching tissues or washcloths that may have been used by the person with pink eye. Even though there are medicated drops for pink eye, many doctors do not typically prescribed them since they can easily become contaminated and prolong the infection instead of curing it. Contact lenses should not be worn while the person has pink eye. The pink eye will usually clear on its own in three to five days even without pink eye treatment. On treatment such as warm washcloths are often used to help make a person feel more comfortable. People with pink eye may prefer to use either warm or cold compresses. Either can provide relief. Clean compress it should be used for each eye out for each application of compresses. 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. Any washcloth that are used as compresses or to wipe the eyes should be placed in the laundry immediately after use. Wash cloths should not be used for both eyes or for more than one use without being washed first. 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. About the Author: We are all living with allerigies of some sort, as research shown 1 in 3 person have an allergy. Do you know what does eczema look like or what is pink eye? Find out more on our site. |
