- 1. Bacterial conjunctivitis
- 2. Viral conjunctivitis
- 3. Allergic conjunctivitis
- General care during treatment
The treatment for conjunctivitis is usually done with the use of medicines in the form of eye drops, ointment or pills, but the choice will depend on what caused the disease and the type of conjunctivitis.
Thus, it is always recommended to consult an ophthalmologist, in the case of the adult, or a pediatrician, in the case of the baby, to correctly identify the type of conjunctivitis and start the appropriate treatment.
Better understand how the treatment is done in this video:
Thus, according to the type of conjunctivitis, treatment may vary:
1. Bacterial conjunctivitis
Treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis is usually done with the application of eye drops or antibiotic ointments to the affected eye, 3 to 4 times a day, for about 7 days.
The antibiotics most used in these cases are tobramycin and ciprofloxacin, but the ophthalmologist can advise another type of antibiotic. Check out other remedies to treat this problem.
The use of this type of medication can cause side effects such as blurred vision, a constant burning sensation or itching, for example.
2. Viral conjunctivitis
Treatment for viral conjunctivitis, on the other hand, is usually done only with the use of lubricating eye drops, such as lacrifilm or refresh, which help to relieve symptoms until the body is able to eliminate the virus and cure the infection.
This is the most contagious type of conjunctivitis and, therefore, throughout the treatment it is very important to wash your hands after touching the eye and avoid sharing objects that may come in contact with the eye, such as glasses or makeup. Check out other simple habits that prevent the spread of conjunctivitis.
3. Allergic conjunctivitis
In the case of allergic conjunctivitis, treatment can usually be done at home with the instillation of allergy drops prescribed by the doctor, such as octifen, lastacaft or patanol. In addition, it may also be necessary to use corticosteroids, such as prednisolone or dexamethasone, to relieve inflammation of the eye.
Antihistamine eye drops, such as disodium cromoglycate and olopatadine, can also be used, especially when symptoms do not improve or take a long time to disappear.
During the treatment for allergic conjunctivitis it is still important to keep the allergy factor away and, therefore, it is recommended to avoid objects that accumulate dust or pollen, for example.
General care during treatment
Although treatment may vary according to the type of conjunctivitis, there are some precautions that must be taken in any case, especially to relieve symptoms. Such care includes:
- Place wet compress over the closed eye; Keep the eyes clean and dry, removing the paddles; Use lubricating eye drops during the day, such as Moura Brasil or Lacribell; Avoid wearing contact lenses, giving preference to glasses; Do not put eye makeup; Wear sunglasses when out on the street.
In addition, to prevent the transmission of conjunctivitis, pillowcases and towels should also be changed daily, washing them separately, washing hands several times a day, as well as avoiding the sharing of objects that may come in contact with the eye, such as glasses, towels, pillowcases or makeup, for example.
Also trust some home remedies that you can use during treatment to relieve symptoms.
