Redness, itchy swelling and a feeling of sand in the eyes are signs and symptoms of conjunctivitis, a disease that occurs when some virus, bacteria or other source causes irritation in the eyes, especially affecting the conjunctiva which is a thin and transparent film that covers the eyeball.
Symptoms usually start in just one eye, but quickly affect the other because when you run your hands over your eyes they carry the microorganisms that contaminate the second. This disease is contagious and lasts about 1 week, its treatment is done with eye drops and compresses.
If you think you may have conjunctivitis, select your symptoms to find out what the chances are:
- 1. Redness in one eye or both Yes No
- 2. Burning sensation or dust in the eye Yes No
- 3. Sensitivity to light Yes No
- 4. Sore tongue on the neck or near the ear Yes No
- 5. Yellow eyeshadow, especially when waking up Yes No
- 6. Severe itchy eyes Yes No
- 7. Sneezing, runny nose or stuffy nose Yes No
- 8. Difficulty seeing or blurred vision Yes No
Generally, viral or bacterial conjunctivitis is more frequent during a cold and may even be associated with sore throats because the immune system is more fragile. In this type of conjunctivitis there is a great risk of transmission and, therefore, it is very important to avoid direct contact with the eye or infected secretions.
In the case of allergic conjunctivitis, it is usually caused by sensitivity to various substances, products or objects, the most frequent of which include eye makeup, pollen, dust, contact lenses and eye drops. This type of conjunctivitis can appear every year in the same period of time, as in the spring, for example, which means that it is being caused by an environmental change, such as the presence of more pollen or dust in the air.
Symptoms of conjunctivitis in the baby
Conjunctivitis is a very common infection in babies, due to their weakened immune system. In these cases, the symptoms are similar to the adult's and vary in the same way, however, excessive irritability, decreased appetite and low fever may also appear in some cases.
In the baby, conjunctivitis is more frequent in both eyes, especially when it is caused by viruses or bacteria, as children usually touch the itchy eye and then touch the other, transmitting the infection from one eye to the other. other.
Understand how the baby is treated for this problem.
What to do in case of conjunctivitis
Whenever symptoms such as redness, itching or constant pain in the eye appear, it is important to consult an ophthalmologist, in the case of adults, or a pediatrician, in the case of babies and children, to identify the problem and initiate appropriate treatment.
What are the remedies:
The treatment of conjunctivitis is usually done with the use of eye drops to lubricate or anti-inflammatory and antibiotic ointments, which must be applied directly to the eye to relieve symptoms and fight infection, if any. However, it may also be necessary to take antihistamine pills, especially in the case of allergic conjunctivitis.
Watch the following video and learn more about the remedies used to treat each type of conjunctivitis:
