Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva
A rapid increase in conjunctivitis cases has been observed over the past month in India. The humid weather during monsoon offers a favourable environment for bacteria and viruses to grow and spread. Conjunctivitis is the most common type of eye infection. It is also known as pink eye. Conjunctivitis is highly contagious. The symptoms last for three to four days. Red eyes, itching, eye pain, watery eye, discharge from eyes, blurred vision, swelling and sensitivity to light are a few common symptoms of eye infection. If you are also struggling with conjunctivitis, here are some tips that will help you recover soon.
Conjunctivitis care: Follow these tips for speedy recovery
Do's:
- Use a cold compress to reduce discomfort.
- You might experience discharge due to conjunctivitis. Use a warm, damp cloth to remove pus and keep your eyes clean.
- Use eye drops and medicines as prescribed by your doctor.
Don'ts:
- Avoid touching and rubbing your eyes
- Avoid wearing eye makeup as much as possible
- Do not use over-the-counter eye drops
- Avoid wearing contact lenses
- Take a break from swimming
- Do not share your personal belongings
As it is important to keep your eye clean when suffering from conjunctivitis, Dr. Shibal Bhartiya, Senior Eye Surgeon at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon shared explained how to clean eye goop when you have eye flu. Here are the steps:
- Take some clean, filtered water and a washcloth
- Dip the washcloth in water and keep it on closed eye for a few minutes
- It will help soften the dried pus or mucus
- Gently wipe the inner corner to the outer corner of the eye
- And then use eye drops as prescribed
Also, try using different cloth for each eye to prevent the spread of infection.
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