Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis is a viral infection of the eye. In general, the common word 'eyes' means redness of the eyes. But red eyes are only a symptom. Red eyes can occur for various reasons. For example, due to bacterial infection, adenovirus, herpes simplex virus, sclera infection, uveal tissue infection, etc. However, viral keratitis or herpes simplex virus infection is basically a viral infection. In this type of infection, one eye is usually affected. Later there is a possibility of both eyes. Itchy eyes are also common.

Conjunctivitis Symptoms

The eyes will burn, there will be discomfort in the eyes, there will be slight pain. It is difficult to look in the sun or light and water falls excessively. The eyes are red and swollen. After waking up, the eyelids stick together. Mucous material starts coming out from the eyes and yellow pus is formed. Symptoms usually subside within 7 to 8 days. But the vision gets blurry. A white spot falls on the gem or cornea. Cannot be seen with the naked eye. So many symptoms may not appear together in a patient.

It is a complex disease. Complete recovery is not possible in many cases if treatment is delayed. However, if treated in the early stages, it can be easily cured.

Conjunctivitis Treatment

There is no specific treatment for viral conjunctivitis. It usually heals after several days. Precautions to be taken to prevent spread from infected patients to:

● Using a separate towel or handkerchief to wipe tears or dirt from the eyes

● Must be clean. Do not use unclean handkerchiefs

● Black glasses can be worn at this time, to protect from external dust or external injuries

● Do not rinse with external water

● Ice can be given if the eyelids are too swollen

● Some medicines should be taken as per doctor's advice

● Do not rub or itch your eyes from time to time without washing your hands

● Children with raised eyes should sleep in separate beds.

Conjunctivitis Causes

Conjunctivitis can have several causes. In most cases, conjunctivitis is triggered by a virus, fungus, parasite (eg worms) or bacteria and somite is either an infectious disease. Moreover, allergies and environmental stimuli can also be triggers for conjunctivitis. These are mainly drafts, injuries, smoke, dust and substances. In rare cases, conjunctivitis also occurs in the context of other eye diseases. Age-related eye disorders are also a cause. Allergic conjunctivitis can vary regionally and temporally depending on the allergenic pathogen. As already mentioned, both external damage and internal diseases can be considered as a cause. External damage includes, for example, dust, smoke, foreign bodies, chemical vapors, glare, weak or insufficient lighting conditions, drafts, irritation due to intense sweating of the eyes and similar harmful effects. Heavy smokers and those who are forced to live in the company of so-called chain smokers can also get conjunctivitis. Since conjunctivitis is often chronic, it is necessary to remove external harmful influences. Most of the external damage is often from lead conjunctivitis especially when the conjunctiva has a certain sensitivity. Such sensitivity can be caused, for example, by a slight refractive error of the eye, of which the patient is not aware because it causes only a slight visual impairment. In such cases, if the correct glasses or intraocular lenses are prescribed, the condition can be corrected very quickly. After the age of 45, it is the same for people with so-called normal vision. Many of them neglect to wear glasses for close work, or they use glasses whose lenses are already too weak, thus unknowingly contributing to chronic conjunctivitis when reading. And at the time of writing, the main thing is to make sure that the field of vision is well lit, which is best achieved using regular floor lamps. But the light must not flash. In many cases conjunctivitis is also caused by pathogens (bacteria). If the bacteria are very virulent, such as toxigenic pus, laryngeal bacilli, gonorrheal bacteria, etc., a violent inflammatory process may pass from the conjunctiva to the cornea, dissolve it, so to speak, and enter the interior of the eyeball. Only intensive specialist treatment can stop such a violent inflammatory process and save the eye. Preventive measures are taken to prevent sexually transmitted diseases from infecting newborn children, which usually occurs in the first decades led to blindness. But it is not uncommon for common infectious diseases, such as measles, typhoid, etc., with conjunctivitis. In all these cases, the pathogen must be determined by microscopic examination of the conjunctival secretion to be able to proceed with targeted treatment. Finally, conjunctivitis can also be caused by numerous substances and agents to which the patient is exposed and to which he is hypersensitive or allergic. This includes first and foremost flour dust and other types of dust, such as pollen, which Hay causes fever and conjunctivitis, cosmetic products, oil vapors, gasoline, chemicals, etc., which often enter the conjunctiva through tears during work. Sensitivities and allergies to certain foods like strawberries, tomatoes, etc. can also cause conjunctivitis. Severe rhinitis is often associated with this condition. Also, the tear ducts can become blocked, which can likewise lead to persistent irritating tearing and conjunctivitis.