Just In
- 3 hrs ago
Daily Horoscope, 28 January 2023: Today's Horoscope Predictions For All Zodiac Signs
- 9 hrs ago
Makeup Tips: How To Fix Cakey Makeup Without Taking It Off?
- 9 hrs ago
Travel Horoscope 2023: Fulfil Your Long-Standing Travel Dreams This Year To Exotic Destinations
- 9 hrs ago
Compassion Meditation: How To Show True Compassion Towards Yourself And Your Loved Ones
Don't Miss
- News
PM Modi in Rajasthan today to take part in birth anniversary celebrations of Lord Devnarayan
- Finance
'Sebi' Bans 19 Entities From Securities Mkt For Fraudulent Trading In Superior Finlease Shares
- Sports
Athlete turned entrepreneur Diksha Chhillar is bringing new waves of change in sports industry
- Movies
Throwback: Priyanka Choudhary Reveals Ankit Gupta’s First Compliment For Her; Says ‘Isne Mujhe Bola Ki….’
- Technology
Poco X5 Pro 5G Global Variant Listing Indicates A Rebranded Redmi Note 12 Series Smartphone
- Travel
Tata, Infosys Showing Interest In Monument Mitra Scheme, Know What It Is
- Automobiles
2023 BMW X1 & iX1 India Launch Tomorrow – Here’s Everything You Should Know
- Education
Professional Students' Summit-2023 to be held in Kerala
Conjunctivitis - Symptoms & How To Treat Them Quickly
When our eyes are exposed to allergens and irritants, the most common being pollen from trees, perfumes and cosmetics, air pollution, smoke, etc, it affects and causes irritation to the conjunctiva.
This conjunctiva is a kind of a thin membrane that covers our eyes. Hence, this allergic infection is known as the conjunctivitis.
There are certain allergic conjunctivitis that are seasonal caused by pollens and few that occur throughout the year and are caused by the everyday dust mites at home.
Also Read: Beware, Conjunctivitis Is Here
However, the best part about allergic conjunctivitis is that it does not affect one's vision. With accurate diagnosis and timely medication, it is curable.
Symptoms of Conjunctivitis:
The major symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis include itchy eyes and then the white inner lid area around the eye turns red, as a result one gets tears in the eyes.
When the condition turns worse, few of them also get mucus discharge from the eyes accompanied with swelling of the eyelids.
Treatment for Conjunctivits:
Keeping the House Clean: The first and foremost thing which one can do is to stay away from the allergens leading to conjunctivitis. The floor carpet is the single most absorber of dust mites in one's house, which should be kept clean.
Prevent Outdoor Allergens: The pillows and mattresses that you use need to be allergen free. Keeping the windows and doors closed is yet another prevention against outdoor allergens to enter one's house.
Careful With Pets: Those having pet animals need to be extra careful, for they are also one of the main reasons that can lead to the spread of allergens, which might prove harmful for our eyes.
Cold Water Compress: Apart from all these, taking up the first line of treatment that is easily available at one's home is safe. Soak some cold water in a fresh, clean cloth and apply it as a compressor to the eyes. This will help reduce the irritation caused by allergies to the eyes.
Medications Available For Allergic Conjunctivitis:
There are several medications that are available to reduce the allergens from causing conjunctivitis. Anti-histaminic and decongestant drops also help in relieving the itching and redness in the eyes. Meanwhile, in order to prevent the regular recurrence, mast cell stabilisers can be used.
However, the most important fact that should be kept in mind before taking up any medication for the eyes is that it should be administered only with the advice of doctors and specialists, as wrong dose and medications could lead to permanent blindness.

- skin care5 DIY Anti-Wrinkle Eye Creams That Are Easy To Make And ACTUALLY Work
- skin care8 Common Eye Cream Mistakes That You Should Stop Making
- skin care6 Ways You Can Make Your Eyes Beautiful Without Using Any Products Or Home Remedies
- wellnessWorld Sight Day 2019: Devices To Help The Vision Impaired
- beautyHere's How You Should Take Care Of Your Eyes Every Day
- skin careAmazing Benefits Of Rosewater For Dry Eyes
- wellnessDiwali 2021: Ways To Prevent Eye Injuries During Diwali
- wellnessHoli 2022: How To Protect Your Eyes During The Festival Of Colours
- wellnessTips From Ophthalmologists To Prevent Vision Loss
- disorders cureHow Does Eating A Fish Improve Your Eyesight?
- disorders cure7 Home Remedies To Improve Eyesight Naturally
- wellnessOne Homemade Recipe To Improve Your Eyesight In A Month

D.N.B.(Ophthalmology), FRCS (Edinburgh) in Ophthalmology
He is the founder of Samprathi Eye Hospital and Squint Centre, Bangalore and first Paediatric Ophthalmologist in Bangalore.