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How is conjunctivitis treated?

Bacterial Conjunctivitis

It is usually treated with antiseptics, or broad-spectrum antibiotic eye drops or ointment.

In addition, the crusts should be removed by washing and secretions eye swab boiled water (cold) or eye wash solutions.

Research indicates that 64% of bacterial conjunctivitis resolve spontaneously without treatment in 5 days, but antibiotic treatment increases the cure rate and shortens the duration of the process. (more…)

What are the symptoms of infectious conjunctivitis?

Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Usually affects both eyes. Symptoms and signs tend to be smaller, if no complications, and these are:

- Discomfort in the eyes

- Red eye

- Stinging or foreign body (sand)

- Watery discharge from the beginning and after mucous or muco-pus, which can glue the eyes on waking in the morning.

- There is significant pain, and vision is preserved when removing secretions.

- If there really pain or decreased vision, one must suspect that there is a complication or another different diagnosis. (more…)

What is conjunctivitis?

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva is the mucous membrane covering the eye and inner eyelids. Usually affects both eyes simultaneously, although it can start in one eye and spread to the other in one or two days. Infectious conjunctivitis, caused by an infectious agent (bacteria, viruses or Chlamydia), usually manifesting acutely. May be asymmetrical, affecting one eye more than another. There are many causes for conjunctivitis, and treatment depends largely on the cause. It is a very common eye condition, which usually is not serious but can be very annoying.

What is the cause of infectious conjunctivitis?

Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Bacterial conjunctivitis is an infection caused by bacteria (staphylococcus, streptococcus or Hemophilus). These organisms may come from the patient’s own skin, their upper airways, or be transmitted by another person with conjunctivitis. Some germs, rare, can be very serious, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa in patients with contact lenses, or diphtheria bacilli in children 1 to 4 years in a context of deterioration in general. (more…)