Treatment of inflammation of the eye
The appropriate therapy for an eye inflammation depends on the type and severity of the disease. The ophthalmologist makes the diagnosis and then decides whether treatment is necessary and if so, which treatment is needed. In general, eye inflammation is treated locally with cortisone containing (i.e. anti-inflammatory) eye drops and ointments.
Systemic treatment is only appropriate in rare cases. If the inflammation is caused by a bacterial infection, antibiotic-containing eye drops or ointments can be prescribed. In more severe cases, oral medication in the form of tablets may also be necessary.
Viral infections, for example conjunctivitis, are usually treated only symptomatically. This means that the symptoms are alleviated by eye drops and pain-relieving medication, but the actual cause of the disease (the viruses) is not treated. In some cases (e.g. keratitis), however, the doctor will additionally prescribe antiviral drugs such as Aciclovir.
Among the antibacterial eye drops is the drug Dexa-Gentamicin. This is available both as eye drops and as eye ointment. Contact lens wearers should temporarily not wear lenses during the disease, as this can prolong the duration of the disease. The following topics may also be of interest to you: Eye operations Corneal transplantation Contact lens wearers should temporarily not wear lenses during the disease, as this can prolong the duration of the disease.The following topics may also be of interest to you:
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