How To Get Rid Of Conjunctivitis Or Red Eye
Conjunctivitis or red eye is
the most common eye disease. Fortunately, there are many natural ways and
remedies that can help you prevent and even treat conjunctivitis.
Let’s begin by describing what
this eye condition is. Conjunctivitis can vary from mild inflammation by
tearing the eye to a strong inflammation that causes tissue injury. The most
common cause of this is viral or bacterial infections, can also be chlamydial
or fungi infections, and even parasites.
Triggers of this disease can also be
pollen, dust, eye makeup, or animal hair, and may be associated with some other
diseases. It can also occur during a common cold or some kind of a rash.How To Prevent Conjunctivitis?
Experts believe that they are
some ways you can try to implement in your everyday routine to try and prevent
the appearance of this condition as well as to treat conjunctivitis:
Personal Hygiene
Viral conjunctivitis usually
does not require any special treatment other than regular hygiene and eye care,
and it can be eliminated after several days. It is obligatory to wash your
hands regularly. Also, don’t forget to often clean the things that surround you
at all times like the desk, locks, telephones and remote controls.
Use Special Bedding
During the infection, use
cloth, bed linen and handkerchiefs that are made from cotton. Don’t use
anything that is made from synthetic material. Furthermore, do not share these
things with other family members. Remember, you should wash them after each
use.
Avoid Triggers
If you know what triggers
symptoms of conjunctivitis, avoid them if possible. If you are prone to
allergic conjunctivitis, for instance, limit the amount of time you spend
outside when pollen or ragweed levels are high, or take allergy medications
that can help prevent symptoms.
Home Remedies For
Conjunctivitis
Here are also some natural
remedies that can help you treat conjunctivitis:
1. Cold Compress
To reduce pain and to remove the
discharge of bacterial or viral pinkeye, use a cold or warm compress on the
eyes. Make sure to use a different washcloth for each eye to prevent spreading
any infection. And use clean washcloths each time. Clean the eye from drainage
by wiping from the inside to the outside of the eye area.
2. Chamomile
The chamomile can help you
soothe the irritated eye and help the inflammation be eliminated as soon as
possible. Soak one bag of chamomile tea in warm water, drain it, and place it
on a closed eye. Hold it for ten minutes and repeat the procedure several times
a day.
3. Raw Potato
The raw potato can disinfect
the inflammation around the eyelid that is caused by conjunctivitis. How to
use: peel, grind and put in gauze. Place the gauze on the eye and leave it to stand
overnight. Note: Potatoes should be washed very well before use.
4. Honey
Honey significantly reduces
the amount of bacteria found on and around the eye in patients that suffer from
red eye disease. Apply a small amount of honey around the infected area, and
leave it to act for 15-20 minutes. Wash well with warm water afterwards.
5. Salt Water Wash
If you suffer from
conjunctivitis irrigating the eye’s surface with a sterile salt water (saline)
solution several times daily may give you additional relief.
