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: (Pic credit: www.webmd.com)
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