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It is caused by bacteria, viruses, allergies, and chemicals, which mainly go away within 1 to 2 weeks, but there are many ways to treat pink eye.
Pink eye (conjunctivitis) occurs when the “eye white area” is called the conjunctiva, and inflammation in these areas called conjunctivitis leads to redness.
Treatment depends on what type of causes it happened to you such as – In bacteria infection, antibiotics are mostly used, which most often cure it.
It is a highly contagious viral infection, and spread in children very easily, even in newborn babies.
Here are natural home remedies to treat pink eye at home with research-based.
Warm compresses
It can help in reducing the sticky buildup of discharge that forms on your eyelashes.
On other hand, cold compresses, and relieves itching and inflammation in your eye.
To perform – take a clean cloth, soak it in warm water, then gently applied on affected areas, such as eye, wound, skin, etc
Use it several times a day, make sure to use an only clean cloth
If your only one eye is infected with pink eye, then keep cloth away from the other eyes, because bacteria from cloth can also go to the other eye.
A warm compress is also commonly used in other eye issues, such as:
- Style or blepharitis styles
- Swallow eyes
- Dry eyes
- Inflammation eye
- Dark eye
Keep your eye hydrated
Tears play a vital role in protecting our eyes from dust, germs, and irritations, which also contain antibodies, and protein, that can kill germs.
Proper hydration and nutrition keep our eyes healthy and make sure to drink enough water, especially in the summertime.
You can hydrate your eyes with these things such as:
- Artificial tears
- Eye drops, to wash away bacteria or viruses, but first talk to your doctor about your situation.
If you wear contact lenses, then it is better to avoid wearing contact lenses at this time, until your pink eye completely clears up.
Check Out – Benefits Of Drinking Enough Water
Medical treatment
I talk about medical treatment – then the doctor recommends treatment according to your pink eye type such as:
Viral pink eye treatment: In this, no treatment is needed, it gets better on its own, but you can also use eye drops if they bother you more.
The doctor may prescribe you some medication if it happens due to more serious viruses like herpes simplex.
Bacterial pink eye treatment: In this, the doctor may prescribe you antibiotics, eye drops, or ointment drugs, for bacterial conjunctivitis.
Allergic pink eye treatment: In this, the doctor may recommend you anti-allergic, and anti-inflammatories medicine.
It can happen due to pollen grain, animal dangar, fur, etc.
Long-lasting pink eye is also seen in many people. if someone has chronic asthma, and allergies, they are more likely to show chronic pink eye.
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Try to avoid contact lenses
In the long term, contact lenses also lead to allergic conjunctivitis, In this case, you may stop wearing contact.
So try to avoid wearing contact lenses, until the pink eye is completely cured.
Home remedies to relive symptoms of pink eye
It gets cured on its own in 7 to 14 days, although it may increase further. if you don’t pay attention to these things include:
- Wash all your sheets, cloths
- Apply warm and cold compresses
- Avoid giving anything that is related to your eyes
- Stay hydrated
- Take enough sleep
- Shaking hands with someone after touching eyes
Avoid these things, that can trigger your pink eye more:
- Stop smoking or avoid secondhand smoke
- Avoid rubbing the eye
- Prevent your eye from direct air or air conditioning also lead to dry eyes
- Avoid touching your eyes frequently
- Certain medicines can also interfere with your eye, consult your doctor about medicine
- Clean eyelashes regularly, and maintain overall good hygiene.
If your pink eye is caused by allergies, then keep your window, and doors closed, especially in the spring season, and must wear a mask before going anywhere.
The most common allergens are pollens from plants, such as weeds, grass, and trees.
Causes of pink eye
The main reason for pink eye is bacteria, viruses, and some other chemicals, but it can also be caused by other reasons are:
- Dry eyes
- Infection
- Somebody has sprinkled irritating things on eyes like pepper, salt, color, etc
- Allergic reaction
BOTTOM LINE
Treatment depends on what type of causes it happened to you such as – In bacteria infection, antibiotics are mostly used, which most often cure it.
It can also affect newborn babies, and it can show up anytime in their first 1 to 4 weeks.
Antibiotics are most commonly used in this, which give you quick recovery, decrease spreading chance, but no help in viral pink eye.
