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Treatment for Pink Eye
Does pink eye start like a puffy itchy eye?
(25 Aug 2009)
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Pink eye or conjunctivitis is an extremely common condition and does involve swelling and soreness of the affected eye. It causes an inflammation and redness and is also a source of great irritation because of the severe itchiness. If you haven’t experienced such symptoms ever before then you could however easily confuse a sty with pink eye.
A sty could very easily be confused with pink eye as the symptoms are almost identical, with the formation of a lump on the eyelid, swelling of the eyelid, tenderness, pain, redness, burning in the eye, droopiness, blurred vision, and even mucus secretion. If you aren’t sure about your symptoms then it would be best to consult your doctor for an accurate diagnosis.
It would however be advisable to assume that it is pink eye, when dealing with hygiene as it is extremely contagious and if your assumption is right, could pose a risk of infection to those you come in contact with.
Infection can even be spread through contaminated objects and surfaces that have come in direct contact with your eye or even indirectly, such as if you touch your eye and then some surface. Touching the infected eye and then using your hand against the other eye can spread the infection to both eyes too. It is therefore important to cleanse your hands thoroughly if you do touch your eye at any time, and as far as possible avoid scratching at it.
Here are some natural remedies that should help you treat pink eye:
- A warm water compress will not only offer relief, but also promote healing as the heat improves circulation and improves blood flow, promoting healing.
- Prepare a mixture with a pint of salt in boiled water and once it cools use as an eye wash at least four or five times a day.
- Chamomile tea bags can also be used as a remedy for pink eyes. Simply place a used tea bag over your eyelids, and relax for ten minutes, with your eyes closed.
- Preparing a marigold compress may also be a good idea as it is renowned for its anti-septic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Keep in mind that there are a lot of myths about pink eyes that have absolutely no validity and are simply based on superstitions. The most famous of these would be the idea that wearing dark glasses will prevent other from getting infected or the idea that looking at someone’s infected eye can cause infection. These ideas are unscientific and downright false, so be wary of any such quackery.
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answered by a on 25 Aug 2009, 4:08:11
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