Any eye diseases are extremely unpleasant, because it is through vision that a person receives most of the information about the world around him. All problems quickly reflect on the quality of life, which is why it is so important to notice the first signs of conjunctivitis in time, so that it can be easily transferred and cured as quickly as possible.
Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eyes is a very unpleasant condition. Initially, you may just feel discomfort, a slight itch or sore, but over time, these sensations intensify. Later, swelling, redness of the eyes is added to them, purulent discharge, lacrimation may appear, even blurred vision is possible - it is quite difficult not to notice these signs of conjunctivitis.
However, medical help is indispensable. The fact is that the disease can have various causes: viral, bacterial, and others, so treatment should occur under the supervision of a doctor. In addition, the ophthalmologist will prescribe such drugs that will ease the patient’s condition as quickly as possible.
You can’t ignore the disease, but most often it just doesn’t work out - constant pain and lacrimation simply lead to despair. However, it is possible to slightly alleviate your condition in order to wait for a visit to the doctor. Firstly, you can wash your eyes with tea. Secondly, you can use an effective antibacterial agent -
sodium sulfacyl, but you need to be prepared for the fact that it will lead to a short-term deterioration. Nevertheless, noticing the early signs of conjunctivitis, the best solution is to immediately see a doctor. Improper or incomplete treatment can lead to repeated exacerbation and exacerbation of the disease. Subsequently, the disease can even lead to visual impairment.
Conjunctivitis is often diagnosed in young children - this is due to some anatomical features. The fact is that in the process of intrauterine development, a thin film forms between the eye itself and the lacrimal duct, which, as a rule, bursts at the moment of the first cry of the newborn. But this does not always happen, the tears washing the mucous membrane can stagnate, bacteria can multiply, which causes inflammation.
In any case, you should not engage in self-diagnosis and self-medication, an experienced ophthalmologist will immediately see all the signs, and conjunctivitis treatment will be much more effective and faster than with independent attempts to cope with the disease.
Prevention of any inflammatory eye diseases is quite simple: firstly, you must observe hygiene and wash your hands before touching your face and eyes. Secondly, women should carefully choose cosmetics, monitor the expiration date, do not use someone else's mascara and wash makeup brushes more often. If you want to get a speck from the eye, it is better to use disposable paper scarves.
If there are signs of conjunctivitis, you need to make an appointment with a doctor, and before that time you can often rinse your eyes with tea leaves, but for each eye you need to use a separate cotton pad to prevent transmission of the infection. And you should always remember that vision must be protected.