Treatment for conjunctivitis can be done with the use of eye drops, ointment or tablets, but the choice will depend on the cause of the disease and the type of conjunctivitis.
In this way, it is always recommended to consult an ophthalmologist, in the case of the adult, or a pediatrician, in the case of the baby, to correctly identify the type of conjunctivitis and start the appropriate treatment.
1. Bacterial conjunctivitis
Treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis is usually done with the application of antibiotic eye drops or ointments to the affected eye 3 to 4 times a day for about 7 days.
The most commonly used antibiotics in these cases are Chloramphenicol and Fusidic Acid, but the ophthalmologist may recommend other remedies to treat this problem.
The use of this type of medication can cause side effects such as blurred vision, constant burning sensation or itching, for example.
2. Viral conjunctivitis
The treatment for viral conjunctivitis is usually done only with the use of lubricating drops, such as Moura Brasil or Refresh, to relieve symptoms until the body is able to eliminate the virus and cure the infection.
This is the most contagious type of conjunctivitis and therefore it is very important to wash hands after touching the eye and avoid sharing objects that can come into contact with the eye, such as glasses or makeup.
3. Allergic conjunctivitis
In the case of allergic conjunctivitis, usually the treatment can be done at home with the ingestion of allergy medicines prescribed by the doctor. In addition, it may also be necessary to use corticosteroids, such as Prednisolone or Dexamethasone, to relieve inflammation of the eye.
Antihistamine eye drops, such as disodium cromoglycate and olopatadine, may also be used, especially when the symptoms do not improve or take a long time to disappear.
During treatment for allergic conjunctivitis it is still important to keep away the allergy factor and therefore it is recommended to avoid objects that accumulate dust or pollen, for example.
Care during treatment
Although the treatment may vary according to the type of conjunctivitis, there are some precautions that should be taken in any case, especially to alleviate the symptoms. These include:
- Put damp compress on the closed eye;
- Keep the eyes clean and dry by removing the patches;
- Use lubricating eye drops during the day, such as Moura Brasil or Lacribell;
- Avoid wearing contact lenses, giving preference to glasses;
- Wear sunglasses when you go outside.
In addition, to prevent the transmission of conjunctivitis, pillowcases and towels should also be changed daily, washing separately, washing hands several times a day, as well as avoiding the sharing of objects that may come into contact with the eye. glasses, towels, pillow cases or makeup, for example.
Further rely on some home remedies that you can use during treatment to relieve the symptoms.
