How to ease conjunctivitis pain?

Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye or red eye due to obvious reasons, is an inflammation of the outer membrane that covers the white part of your eyes. It may sound like a minor problem but no one likes walking around with bloodshot eyes that make them look like they’re either high or just plain sleepy all day long.

If you’re struggling with conjunctivitis and want to know how to ease the pain (yes, it’s quite painful), then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll give you tips on what you can do at home before visiting a medical practitioner, so let’s get started.

Home remedies for conjunctivitis relief

No need to panic; some cases are treatable at home without having to see your doctor or optician unless it persists after several days.

Clean up your act

Take note if there has been irritant exposure such as pollen and dust among others which could act as allergens in triggering allergic reactions which manifest in symptoms including burning sensation accompanied by discharge.
– Wash hands regularly throughout the day especially when handling anything from outside
– Refrain from touching irritated area compulsively since our hands harbor germs too
– Do not share towels/sheets/phones/even ends of cutlery until cleared because infection spreads through contact frequently

Provide comfort

Get yourself comfortable ointments and over-the-counter eyedrops designed specifically for treatment of pink eye.
– Eye drops work better than ointment because they deliver rapid relief making it less sore faster
|Name |Function |
|——————|————-|
|Rx-only antihistamines |Helps reduce allergy triggers|
|Corticosteroids |Reduces swelling |
|Oral antibiotics |Treats bacterial infection |
|Cyclosporine |Treats dry eyes |

(alternatively)
– Ointments for moderate to severe cases; avoid using contact lens temporarily since some ointments cause a cloudy vision when applied

NB: Stick to the recommended dose and never use someone else’s medication

Keep it clean

Maintaining hygiene not only prevents worsening of the condition but also limits its spread.
– Use a warm damp cloth compress. Wrap your face/eyes in this warm towel for five minutes at intervals throughout day which will eventually give relief from irritation
– Wash eyelids are gently with baby shampoo after wiping them repeatedly until you see an improvement because it is gentle on the skin and antibacterial.
-If showering, deliberately allow water to wash over closed eyes once while warmer than room temperature then switching back to regular temp
-Clean pillowcases, towels, eyewear frames along with sheet twice-weekly especially affected by visitors who may have similar symptoms before coming around

When should you seek professional assistance?

Preferably within 24 hours of onset (better safe than sorry!) under following circumstances;
1. If home remedies keep failing ie there don’t seem to be any signs of getting better
2. The discharge worsens as opposed towards subsiding this could signify that one has contracted gonorrhea or chlamydia conjunctivitis respective STD’s that manifest pink eye symptoms too (some conditions require urgent attention)
3. Extreme sensitivity either bright light or loud sounds causing blurred vision accompanied by considerable amounts of pain
4.Besides these obvious indicators trust your gut feeling if ever unsure about potency during treatment(if higher-level care is required)

Seeing your doctor involves allowing them access detailed medical history and results from various tests such as swabbing the contents contained in viral strains just so they can know what they are dealing with. After diagnosis, the practitioner will prescribe the necessary medication oral or topical treatment alongside recommendations on what to do at home.

Takeaway

Conjunctivitis can be discouraging and frustrating, leaving you feeling out of sync since one’s sense of sight is crucial in most daily activities. The tips given here should help ease conjunctivitis pain and discomfort from it. Until your eyes start healing keep practicing proper hygiene measures to get back into routine as soon as possible!

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