Home Remedies For Pink Eye
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What is pink eye?
• Conjunctivitis or pink eye is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, a thin layer covering the eye and inner surface of the eyelid. It can be both infectious and sometimes non-infectious. – Mayo Clinic
How long does it last?
• Pink eye is very common.
• It usually is not serious and goes away in 7 to 10 days without medical treatment.
Source: WebMD
What are the different types?
• According to the WebMD, there are 3 types: • 1. Viral • 2. Allergic • 3. Bacterial
Causes & Symptoms
• Most cases of pink eye are caused by infections caused by viruses or bacteria.
• Pink eye is also caused by:• Dry eyes from lack of tears or exposure to wind & sun• Chemicals, fumes, or smoke • And allergies.
Source: WebMD
Causes & Symptoms
• No surprise: the primary symptom of pink eye is an eye that has a pink appearance.
• Other symptoms of pink eye depend on the type of conjunctivitis you have.
Source: WebMD
1. Viral Causes
• Viral pinkeye is often caused by an adenovirus, which is common respiratory virus that can also cause a sore throat or upper respiratory infection. - WebMD
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Viral Symptoms
• Redness in the white of the eye.
• Swelling, itching or burning feeling of the eyelids.
• Swollen and tender areas in front of the ears.
• A lot of tearing and appearance of slightly thick, whitish drainage.
Source: WebMD
2. Allergic Causes
• Caused by eye irritants such as pollen, dust and animal dander among susceptible individuals.
• Allergic conjunctivitis may be seasonal (pollen) or flare up year-round
Source: WebMD
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Allergic Symptoms
• Itching
• Running Nose
• Eyelids Burning
• Mild drainage
Source: WebMD
3. Bacterial Causes
• Both viral and bacterial types are very contagious.
• They are spread through direct or indirect contact with the eye secretions of someone who’s infected.
• Bacterial conjunctivitis is more common in children
• Source: Mayo Clinic Image Source: www.totaleyecarecenters.com/levittown/pink-eye.htm
Bacterial Symptoms
• Mild pain
• Gray drainage
• Redness or eyes
• Upper eyelid swelling
Source: Mayo Clinic
1. Viral Treatment
• In most cases, no treatment is available for viral conjunctivitis.
• Your doctor may prescribe an antiviral medication if your condition is caused by the herpes simplex virus.
Source: Mayo Clinic
2. Allergic Treatment
• A doctor may prescribe eye drops including:
• a combination of antihistamines and mast cell stabilizers (to control allergic reaction)
• decongestants, steroids and anti-inflammatory eye drops (to control inflammation)
Source: Mayo Clinic
3. Bacterial Treatment
• Prescription antibiotic treatment usually kills the bacteria that cause pinkeye.
Source: WebMD
Home Treatment Remedies
• Home treatment for pink eye will help reduce your pain and keep your eye free of drainage.
• Source: Mayo Clinic
• If you wear contacts, remove them and wear glasses until your symptoms have gone away completely.
Barberry Plant
• Boil some leaves in water and allow the solution to cool before rinsing eyes with it.
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Boric Acid
• Boric acid mixed with water is a great eyewash for pink eye.
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Goldenseal
• Mix 1/8 tsp of goldenseal, chamomile and comfrey in a cup of boiled water. Let it remain for 15 min., strain the mixture and use it as an eye wash.
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Honey
• Mix honey with water or milk, and apply the mixture directly on eyes, or make eyewash from 3 tablespoons of honey and 2 cups of water.
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Potato
• Slide raw potato and place on the affected eyes to ease the infection.
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Teas
• Place a moist tea bag, preferably black tea. The tannins present in black tea work to ease the infection.
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Practice good hygiene to control the spread of pink eye
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Don’t touch your eyes with your hands
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Wash your hands often
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Don’t share towels or washcloths
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Change your pillowcases often
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Don’t share eye cosmetics or personal eye care items
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