Conjunctivitis, also known as pinkeye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is the thin clear tissue that lies over the white part of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelid. Typical symptoms exhibited by all patients include reddened eyes and sticky eyelids in the morning due to increased secretion. If the patient has not experienced pain or blurred vision, conjunctivitis is a likely diagnosis. Treatment for conjunctivitis varies with the cause
Conjunctivitis can be caused by virus, bacteria, virus , allergies like dust, pollen, irritation from pollutants, windburn, or exposure to too much sun, Chlamydia, Fungi, Parasites (rarely) and Use of contact lenses (especially extended-wear lenses) .
Newborns can be infected by bacteria in the birth canal. This condition is called ophthalmia neonatorum. It must be treated at once to preserve eyesight.
SYMPTOMS OF PINKEYE
The symptoms of pinkeye differ based on the cause of the inflammation, but may include:
- Redness in the white of the eye or inner eyelid
- Increased amount of tears
- Thick yellow discharge that crusts over the eyelashes, especially after sleep
- Green or white discharge from the eye
- Itchy eyes
- Burning eyes
- Blurred vision
- Increased sensitivity to light
The symptoms usually develop within 24 to 72 hours of becoming infected and last from two days to three weeks. Conjunctivitis can be transmitted from an infected mother to her baby during vaginal delivery.
IT CAN BE CLASSIFIED INTO TWO TYPES:
A] Infectious conjunctivitis:
Infectious conjunctivitis is either bacterial or viral in origin and spreads to the other eye when one eye is infected. It also spreads to people coming in contact with the affected person.
B] Non-infectious conjunctivitis:
Non-infectious conjunctivitis occurs due to pollen or some foreign body or pollutants or dust or household cleaners, smoke, entering the eye, underlying diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, cytomegalovirus, lupus, Kawasaki’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s Disease. It does not spread. Herpes can also cause non-infectious conjunctivitis. Chemical conjunctivitis is caused due to burns and exposure to toxic chemicals. Allergic conjunctivitis is accompanied by irritation and discharge from the nose.
HOMOEOPATHY FOR PINKEYE
Homeopathy has great scope in the treatment of conjunctivitis. Homeopathic remedies can help to reduce inflammation and ease discomfort in conjunctivitis. The biggest plus point in homoeopathy is that their success is attained by employing the constitutional remedy internally. Homoeo medicines will help to relieve inflammation and ease the pain. Homoeopathy considers an individual as a whole and thereby a detailed history of the patient is taken to find out the constitutional similimum. Medicines help to boost your immune system and help to prevent further progression and reoccurrence of the disease.