Conjunctivitis is irritation of the conjunctiva or eye membranes. This disease can be very contagious. In its ordinary form, it is the cause of often harmless discomfort. But, it can become serious in cases of neglect or abuse.
Causes of conjunctivitis
There are several types of conjunctivitis, namely viral, bacterial, allergic and irritant conjunctivitis. Viral conjunctivitis is caused by a virus, the adenovirus, and it is very contagious. Bacterial conjunctivitis can be due to gonococcal in children and Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Haemophilius or others in adults. Allergic conjunctivitis, on the other hand, is not contagious and is often associated with allergic rhinitis. It can also be due to an allergy to certain products or even to dust. The last type of conjunctivitis, also known as eye irritation, can be caused by wind, dust, or excessive exposure to light.
Manifestations of conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is very easy to diagnose. The person suffering from this pathology usually has red, sometimes purulent eyes. Diseased eyes are hypersensitive to wind and light and are constantly itchy. Painful inflammation may appear around the eyes. In some cases, conjunctivitis is accompanied by significant sternutation and nasal secretions. If treatment for the disease is not followed to the end, the affected eye can have serious lesions that often lead to blindness.
Homeopathic remedies to treat conjunctivitis
Two types of homeopathic remedies can be used to treat conjunctivitis. These are the granules used for the background treatment and eye drops that help to alleviate the symptoms of the disease. Thus, as soon as the latter is diagnosed, you should take 3 granules of Aconite 5CH, Apis 9CH or Euphrasia 5CH, three times a day. The first remedy is very effective against wind allergies, the second helps to reduce ophthalmic edema, and the third relieves redness and irritating secretions. In case of non-irritating tearing, Allium Cepa 4CH is recommended. However, if pus is formed, Mercurius Corrosivus 5CH or Pulsatilla 7CH, as appropriate, should be preferred. As for local treatment, the use of Calendula 3DH or Euphrasia 3DH eye drops as well as saline will be necessary.
When to see an ophthalmologist?
If symptoms persist after two days of treatment, it is advisable to consult an ophthalmologist. However, there is no need to wait until the third day of treatment to see a doctor if the pus is abundant and very condensed in the infected eye(s). Also, if the conjunctivitis becomes repetitive, i.e. it disappears after treatment and reappears later, a more thorough medical diagnosis is necessary in order to definitively remedy the pathology.
