Conjunctivitis is also called as pink eye, It is an inflammation or infection to the transparent outer membrane (conjunctiva) of an eye. The minute blood vessels present in the transparent membrane become
red and swollen, causing redness in the eye’s white part. Pink eye is caused by bacterial or viral infections, allergy or open duct issue in babies. It is a contagious disease; hence early diagnosis
and prevention should be taken to contain this. Though it causes irritation due to swelling in the white portion of the eye, it hardly affects vision.
Symptoms
Redness in eye
Itchiness in eye
Gritty feeling in the eye
Discharge from eye
Tearing
Sore eyes
Conjunctivitis is contagious, hence starting from one eye, it spreads to another eye as well.
Causes
The open duct in newborns
Bacteria
Viruses
Allergies
Chemical splash in the eye
The entry of foreign object
Irritation
Risk factors
Use of contact lenses causing eye allergy
Exposure to the infected person
Exposure to the contaminated objects carrying bacteria and viruses of conjunctivitis, such as the use of contaminated goggles
Extended wear lenses
Prevention
The practice of good hygiene.
Prevent touching eyes
Don’t share the same towel.
Refrain from using same pillow cover and change them regularly
Don’t share personal eye cosmetics. In fact, don’t share any cosmetic product.
It is more contagious than common cold. Taking ample measures is mandatory to prevent this contagious eye disease. It is prevalent in monsoons because of low immunity and more pathogens in the environment.
How Homeopathy Can Be Effective Treating Conjunctivitis
Homoeopathic medicines are highly effective in managing conjunctivitis naturally. Different homoeopathic medicines can cure various symptoms of conjunctivitis like gritty eyes, eyes discharge, and redness.
Homoeopathic medicines are effective quick recovery.
List of Homeopathic Medicines For Conjunctivitis
Belladonna and Euphrasia– These are one of the best Homeopathic medicines for addressing redness, dryness and congestion in the eye causing eye problems in Conjunctivitis.
Euphrasia and Aconite– These two can effectively treat conjunctivitis causing watery and swollen eyes and thin discharge, itching, redness and gritty sand-like sensation in eyes.
Calcarea Sulph- It is a very useful medicine for treating mucopurulent thick yellow-coloured discharge.
Borax– It is used to treat conjunctivitis, causing dry exudation and sticky eyes in the eyes. The conjunctiva is marked red and swollen eyes, causing agglutination mainly in the morning time.
Homoeopathic medicines are a very safe way of conjunctivitis treatment, but all the medication should be taken under the strict supervision of a homoeopathic doctor.
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