Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) - A Quick Read

Back to Quick Reads Having red eyes recently? Most people around you having the same? What is conjunctivitis? inflammation of the clear tissue that lies over the white part of the eye and lines the inner eyelids. Types of conjunctivitis viral bacterial allergic opthalmia neonatorum (newborn) giatn papillary Appearance and symptoms Depending on the cause can include the following: teary and watery discharge may get swollen lymph nodes near the jawbone lot of pus and mucus production itchy and redness with or without runny nose yellowish or greenish discharge burning eyes blurred vision Causes highly contagious infection caused by viruses or bacteria. irritants in personal products like shampoo can also cause it to happen. allergic reaction to eye products including contact lenses or environmental. sexually transmitted diseases like chlamydia can also cause it. normal delivery for newborns to mothers who have chlamydia or gonorrhoea while delivery. Affected Groups children most easily affected but can affect any age group. anyone coming in contact with an infected conjunctivitis patient. Treatment Depending on the cause, either of the following: eye drops eye oitnment oral medication artifical tears Prevention and lifestyle adaptations keep hands clean if can not avoid touching the eyes keep the eyes clean change or clean pillow case don't touch the eye while infected don't share eye products use warm compress Complications: Vision loss if untreated (Pic credit: www.webmd.com) All these and more are available at Health First pharmacy...visit us for all your health needs first...talk to us first!!!