Conjunctivitis or pink eye can be caused by many reasons such as infection, allergies, exposure to chemicals.
How can you notice the symptoms?
Symptoms of this disease occur after hands or objects contaminated with germs directly touch the eyes for about 1-2 days. Symptoms will start when the conjunctiva covering the inside of the eyelid and the white of the eye become inflamed, swollen, very irritated, tearful, sore, and often accompanied by a lot of eye mucus. It may be clear or light yellow mucus because it is infected with bacteria at the same time. It usually affects one eye.
However, the other eye is often infecte. Because it is not careful. The infection is usually severe in the first 4-7 days. But will go away on its own in about 7-14 days if there are no complications. The treatment focuses on treating the symptoms of the disease. limiting the spread of the infection until the symptoms are completely gone.
Because there is no medicine to directly kill this virus. If the patient has a lot of eye mucus, the doctor will treat it by putting in antibiotic drops. If the patient has a fever or sore throat, treat it by taking anti-inflammatory drugs together with fever reducers and pain relievers.
How to prevent conjunctivitis or pink eye
- Always wash your hands with soap and water thoroughly before touching or rubbing your eyes.
- Avoid close contact with people with pink eye. If it is unavoidable, wash your hands after touching the sick person.
- Do not share personal items with sick people.
- Do not use your hands to pick, scratch, or rub your face.
- If dust or dirty water gets into your eyes, you should immediately flush your eyes with clean water.
- Don’t let flies or houseflies get in your eyes.
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What should I do if symptoms occur?
For those with pink eye, the most important thing is to see a doctor, stop working or studying, and stay home for at least 3 days to prevent the pink eye from spreading or spreading to others. If you use paper or cotton to wipe your eyes or face, you should throw it in a tightly closed trash can.