Brief overview What is conjunctivitis? An infectious or non-infectious inflammation of the conjunctiva. The medical term is conjunctivitis. Causes: Infectious agents (such as bacteria, viruses), allergies, foreign bodies in the eye (e.g. dust), damaged contact lenses, UV light, drafts, eyestrain, and more. common symptoms: reddened, watery and (especially in the morning) sticky eye, swollen eyelid, … Is Conjunctivitis Contagious?
Conjunctivitis – home remedy: curd/curd cheese Some people rely on cold quark compresses for conjunctivitis. This old household remedy has a cooling, decongestant and anti-inflammatory effect. How to make a curd compress: Dip a clean cotton cloth (e.g. kitchen towel) in cool water and then wring it out. Now spread a finger-thick layer of curd … Home remedies for conjunctivitis
Symptoms Keratoconjunctivitis epidemica manifests in the acute phase as annular redness, irritation, and swelling of the conjunctiva with itching, photophobia, severe eye tearing, hemorrhage, foreign body sensation, and eyelid swelling. The symptoms start suddenly in one eye and may spread to the other eye within days. The cornea of the eye may also be affected. … Epidemic Conjunctivitis
Symptoms Symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis include itching, red eyes, eye watering, a thin discharge, and sneezing. The conjunctiva may be swollen, making it appear glassy. The itching and red eyes are particularly characteristic of the disease. Causes The inflammation is often caused by a pollen allergy (hay fever). In this case, it is also called … Allergic Conjunctivitis
Symptoms Bacterial conjunctivitis usually begins first in one eye and may spread to the second. Whitish-yellow smeary purulent secretions are discharged, causing conglutination and crusting, especially in the morning after sleep. The conjunctiva is reddened and blood may accumulate due to increased blood flow. A foreign body sensation and itching often occur. Other possible symptoms … Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Symptoms Possible symptoms of viral conjunctivitis include unilateral or bilateral redness, itching, burning, eye tearing, a foreign body sensation, lymph node swelling, and bleeding. It is often accompanied by inflammation of the cornea (keratitis). Itching, watery eyes, bilateral findings and other allergic symptoms indicate allergic conjunctivitis. However, differentiation based on clinical signs is generally difficult … Viral Conjunctivitis