Eye Infection? Here’s What You Should Do If You Get Conjunctivitis

The problems caused by conjunctivitis depend on its type. Some of its conjunctivitis symptoms are as follows -

• Redness of the eye 
• Irritation in the eyes.
• Feeling of something being present in the eye.
• Slightly blurred vision.
• Leakage or sticky pus coming out of the eye. 
• Itching in the eye.
• Eyelids sticking together after waking up from sleep.
• Tears coming out of the eye. 
• Difficulty in opening the eyes after waking up from sleep.

When conjunctivitis occurs, first only one eye is affected and then within a few hours both eyes start having problems.

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Conjunctivitis can be uncomfortable, but it usually does not cause serious problems. In most cases, it gets better on its own.Children are more likely to get conjunctivitis because it spreads easily in schools and public places. However, it rarely affects vision, and if treated early, it does not spread much.With proper care, conjunctivitis usually goes away within a few days.

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Taking care of your eyes properly can help relieve symptoms and speed up recovery. Here are some useful tips for conjunctivitis treatments:

• Soak a clean cloth in warm or cold water, squeeze it, and place it on the affected eye a few times a day.
• Taking a bath before bedtime can help. 
• For eye discharge, gently clean your eye with a cloth soaked in warm water. Use a separate cloth for each eye.
• Use "artificial tears" eye drops from a medical store to reduce stickiness.
• Wash your clothes and personal items regularly to prevent the infection from spreading.
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water.
• Avoid wearing contact lenses until the infection is completely gone. Once healed, replace your lens, lens case, and solution. 
• Eat vitamin A-rich foods and follow a balanced diet to keep your eyes healthy.

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In most cases, conjunctivitis is not serious, but visit a doctor immediately if you experience:

• Severe eye pain
• Symptoms getting worse instead of better
• A weakened immune system 
• Blurry vision or difficulty seeing
• Extreme redness in the eye
• Symptoms of bacterial infection that do not improve even after 24 hours of antibiotics
• Sensitivity to light

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Conjunctivitis, also known as conjunctivitis, is an infectious disease that can be caused by bacteria, viruses or allergies. The eyes become red, watery, itchy and irritated. If you have conjunctivitis, take special care of hygiene, do not touch the infected eye repeatedly and keep washing your hands with soap. Wash the eyes with clean and cold water and use medicine or eye drops as advised by the doctor. Do not share your towel, handkerchief and pillow with anyone to prevent the infection from spreading. Contact the doctor if the problem worsens or does not improve in three to four days.