When do I have to go to the doctor? | Homeopathy for conjunctivitis

When do I have to go to the doctor?

In case of conjunctivitis caused by bacteria, a doctor should be consulted. Indications for this can be severe pain, the appearance of pus, as well as unsuccessful treatment attempts with non-antibiotic drugs. A doctor should also be consulted promptly in the event of other symptoms, such as impaired vision, severe swelling or a rapid increase in symptoms. Recurring conjunctivitis should also be clarified by a doctor.

Further alternative forms of therapy

Another alternative form of therapy is the mother tincture in the form of fresh plant drops. Here, an eye bath can be taken twice a day, preferably in the morning and evening, for a few minutes. A mixture of the herbs eyebright, fennel and camomile is recommended.The herbs should be mixed in the same proportion.

In total, one teaspoon is needed for one cup of hot water. The whole thing is supplemented with a little sea salt and filtered at a reduced temperature. Various Schüssler salts can also be used for conjunctivitis.

Here the type of Schuessler salt is selected depending on the symptom in the foreground.

  • If there is a strong redness of the eyes without the outflow of liquids, Ferrum phosphoricum is recommended.
  • Potassium chloratum is more suitable for inflammations and white discharge.
  • If there are symptoms of inflammation with an outflow similar to tears, sodium chloratum can be used.
  • Inflammatory symptoms with pus, however, respond better to sodium phosphoricum.

Various household remedies can help against conjunctivitis. These are usually in the form of pads placed on closed eyes.

A quark pad is particularly effective for swellings and soothes the irritated area. Quark can store cold especially well and for a long time, which is why it is very well suited for this purpose. For this purpose, a clean cloth should be dipped in cold water and filled with quark as a bag to be placed on the eyes.

It should not be used for longer than half an hour to keep the eyes sufficiently moisturized. Also the application of compresses, which were previously dipped in tea, can help against conjunctivitis. Tea of the plants eyebright and calendula are particularly suitable for this purpose.

In case of eyebright, the tea should be steeped for at least five minutes, in case of calendula for a quarter of an hour. Afterwards clean compresses can be dipped and put on the closed eyes. This can relieve existing pain in the eyes, as well as itching and swelling.