Conjunctivitis is an eye infection which causes the thin skin covering the eyeball to become inflamed. It can be of two types: Viral and Bacterial, which is a milder form. Tough the bacterial form is milder that the viral infection, both the forms are highly contagious. It spreads through the air or through direct contact with discharge from the eye of the affected person which may carry the bacteria or virus
Cause
· Viruses
· Bacteria
· Irritants such as shampoos, dirt, smoke and pool chlorine
· Allergies like dust, pollen
Symptoms
· Redness in the white of the eye or inner eyelid
· Increased amount of tears
· Thick yellow discharge that crusts over the eyelashes, especially after slep.
· Itchy eyes.
· Burning eyes.
· Blurred vision
· Increased sensitivity to light.
Do’s
· Keep washing your eyes quite often, and not to forget hands.
· Should meet the doctor as soon as possible
Don’ts
· Don’t use any drops unless it is prescribed by a doctor.
· Should not use contact lenses
Eye Infection