Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, and thin transparent membrane which covers the front of the eye (the white of the eye) and the inside of the eyelid. In general, attacks both eyes, can last from a week to 15 days and often does not leave sequelae. It can be acute or chronic, affect one eye or both.

Treatment

The treatment of conjunctivitis is determined by causative agent of the disease. For viral conjunctivitis there are no specific medications. Now, treatment of conjunctivitis include bacterial indication of antibiotic eye drops, which should be prescribed by a physician, since some drops are highly contraindicated because it can cause serious complications and aggravate the condition.

Special care with hygiene help control infection and disease progression. Whatever the case, however, it is essential to wash the eyes and compresses with ice water, which must be filtered and boiled, or with saline bought in pharmacies or distributed in health centers.

Prevention

• Avoid clumps or pools attend gyms or clubs

• Washing often the face and hands, since these vehicles are important in the transmission of pathogenic microorganisms

• Do not rub your eyes

• Use paper towels to wipe his face and hands or wash the towels everyday fabric

• Replace the pillowcases from pillows daily, as long as the crisis

• Do not share the use of sponges, mascara, eyeliner or any other beauty product

• Do not automedique.