One of the most common health threats we have to deal with is infections. Pink eye is one of them. If you are looking for a treatment for pink eye, we have a list of the best treatments.
What is pink eye?
This is also known as conjunctivitis. It has been named as such because the inflammation happens at the conjunctiva. This is a membrane that coats the white part of our eyes and also the inner layer of our eyelids.
Since our vision is of utmost importance, this condition can sometimes be alarming. However, conjunctivitis usually does not cause severe vision damage.
What are the causes?
The causes of this condition are attributed to the viruses and bacteria that cause colds, sinus infections, ear infections and sore throat. This is also the same kind of bacteria that causes sexually transmitted diseases.
It may also be caused by certain kind of allergy such as hay fever. Kids who have over sensitivity to pollen, animal dander, dust mites and grass may also have this condition. Sometimes environmental factors can trigger this condition such as certain harsh chemicals that we use (shampoo, soaps, chlorine) and the pollutants in the air (smoke).
What are the symptoms?
The symptoms of this condition vary from one person to another. The most common of which is the feeling of discomfort in the conjunctiva. It might feel like there is something in your eyes.
Redness of the conjunctiva and the inner eyelid may also happen. There can also be a liquid discharge from the eyes of the child affected by this condition that can be felt when they wake up and something sticks their eyelids shut.
What are the treatments?
This condition can go away even without medication. However, if you are alarmed of its persisting redness, you can consult your doctor and they can prescribe you with antibiotic eye drops that can kills the bacteria. This kind of method maybe difficult for children as you might have to force them to open their eyes.
Anti-allergy pills can also be used to suppress the allergic reaction of the child to allergen triggers. Warm and cool compresses can also be helpful to relieve the discomfort.
Natural treatment for pink eye can also be used. Some people say this is the best kind of method.
1. Try boiling the seeds of fennel and use it in to wash your face. The water should get into contact with your conjunctiva to reduce the inflammation and the redness.
2. Put warm milk compresses on the affected part. This should reduce the inflammation and the redness.
3. Try slicing raw potato and put it on the affected area. This is a natural astringent so it can help reduce inflammation.
4. You can soak cotton with the juice of Aloe Vera and apply it on the affected are. Alternately, you can also use it as eyewash.
5. Try mixing 2 teaspoon of the powder of turmeric to a cup of hot water. Let it cool down for a bit and use it as a warm compress.