Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) Treatment in Indore

✅ What Is Conjunctivitis?

Pink eye or conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the thin, transparent covering of the white portion of the eye and inner eyelid.

It produces erythema, irritation and discharge.

Conjunctivitis may impact either eye or both eyes of a person and may happen in individuals of any age.

⭐ Types of Conjunctivitis

🔹 1. Viral Conjunctivitis

The viruses are usually the same ones that cause colds or breathing diseases.

Highly contagious.

Symptoms:

Redness in one or both eyes

Watery discharge

Itchy or burning sensation

Inclusion of cold or respiratory symptoms is most of the time present.

Typically heals in 1 2 weeks without particular intervention.

🔹 2. Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Bacteria, either Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Symptoms:

Red eyes

Yellow, green, or white discharge that is thick.

Eyelids can be stuck together, particularly following sleep.

Stocked with antibiotic medicine or ointments for the eye.

🔹 3. Allergic Conjunctivitis

Caused by allergens, e.g. pollen, dust or pet dander.

Symptoms:

Red, itchy, watery eyes

Swollen eyelids

Usually affects both eyes

Antihistamine or anti-allergy eye drops.

🔹 4. Irritant Conjunctivitis

Brought on by chemical or environmental irritants such as chlorine, smoke or shampoo.

Symptoms:

Redness

Burning sensation

Tearing

Fades away as soon as the irritant is eliminated.

⭐ Causes

Infections (viral or bacterial)

Allergies (seasonal or environmental)

Smoke, chlorine, dust, chemicals, etc.

Contact lens misuse

⭐ Symptoms of Conjunctivitis

The eye is red or pink in colour.

Pruritus or erythema.

Tearing or watery eyes

Discharge (colour varies, in the form of clear, yellow, or green)

Swollen eyelids

Sensitivity to light

Sensation of an eye or a foreign body grit in the eye.

⭐ Diagnosis

Most commonly founded on the physical study of the eyes.

Medical history (recent infections, allergies, contact lens use)

An eye swab or culture can be carried out in case of suspicion of bacterial infection.

⭐ Treatment

Therapy is defined by the form of conjunctivitis:

🔹 Viral

Usually self-limiting

Apply Cold compresses, eye drops lubrication.

Wash the eyes to avoid contamination.

🔹 Bacterial

Eye drops, ointments of antibiotics.

Avoid touching eyes

Waste or laundry towels, pillows or tissues.

🔹 Allergic

Antihistamine or anti-inflammatory eye drops.

Avoid allergens

Use cool compresses

🔹 Irritant

Rinse eyes with clean water

Remove the irritant

Lubricating drops may help

⭐ Complications

Usually mild and temporary

Uncommonly, the untreated bacterial conjunctivitis can result in corneal infection.

Cases that are chronic or severe require the attention of ophthalmologists.

⭐ Prevention

Wash hands frequently

Do not touch or rub your eyes.

Sharing of towels, pillows and eye makeup should be avoided.

Wipe surfaces and wash contact lenses.

Minimise exposures to allergens or irritants.

⭐ Prognosis

The majority of films are closed in 12-2 weeks.

The viral conjunctivitis is self-limiting.

Conjunctivitis caused by bacteria is responsive to antibiotics.

Allergen avoidance and medications can be used to treat allergic conjunctivitis.