THEpacks but also eye drops: i natural remedies for conjunctivitis I can represent one effective and safe strategynot only to soothe the discomfort caused by this disorder and give relief to the eyes.
However, to understand which natural remedies it can be useful to focus on in case of conjunctivitis, it is good to know what are the causes of this disorder and what are the main symptoms.
Conjunctivitis, what is it?
“Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the film that protects the eye externally – explains Doctor Andrea Basile, specialist in ophthalmology and eye diseases – The most frequent causes certainly differ between adults and children but are normally of a mainly viral and bacterial infections. To these are added causes of type traumatic and of course type allergic»
It can result from an allergy
In fact, conjunctivitis, which is one of the most common eye diseases, can also derive from one allergic reaction triggered, for example, by pollens, dust mites, animal hair, medicines but also from contact with chemical substances present in soaps or cosmetics.
«Even the weathering they can play a role – underlines Dr. Basile – the wind or excessive exposure to sunlight can give rise to conjunctivitis”.
Conjunctivitis: the symptoms
Regardless of its origin, conjunctivitis causes a series of well-recognizable disorders oother than annoying.
«The most frequent symptoms are watery eyes, red eyes, increased discharge – explains the ophthalmologist – but also the sensation of a foreign body in the eye or pain».
Other disorders that can appear when conjunctivitis is in progress are eyelid swelling, sensitivity to light (photophobia) but also the presence of purulent discharge from the eye: especially in infectious conjunctivitis, in fact, it can happen to wake up at morning with a sticky secretion on the eyelashes, usually yellowish in color.
“Normally conjunctivitis is bilateral – the expert points out – however in acute phases of allergic conjunctivitis, it can also predominantly affect only one eye and therefore one has the feeling that the disorder does not affect both eyes”.
Conjunctivitis natural remedies: what to know
To give relief to the eyes in case of conjunctivitis it can be very useful focus on natural remedies.
«Some natural products they don’t just help soothe the symptoms – explains Doctor Basile – but they really have a healing effect. Once diagnosed, conjunctivitis, in mild forms, heals spontaneously in 10 days. Some natural substances can promote healing and represent an important alternative to antibiotics.
Conjunctivitis natural remedies: an alternative to antibiotics
“There is indeed a tendency to use antibiotic eye drops that are effective where, however, bacterial conjunctivitis is present – continues the expert – however today we must be very careful to limit their use only to cases where it is necessaryto try to stem the phenomenon of antibiotic resistancenow rampant. It should be emphasized then that i antibiotic eye drops should always and only be used under the supervision of an ophthalmologist».
In the childreneven more, compatibly with the clinical picture, it is very important to use natural substances.
«Great attention should also be paid to antibiotic-cortisone associations which must be prescribed only after an ophthalmological examination or in any case under the supervision of the ophthalmologist» – specifies Dr. Basile.
Natural conjunctivitis remedies: be careful with DIY
Speaking of natural remedies, however, it is always appropriate pay some attention to what you read. An example? Often among the grandmother’s remedies for conjunctivitis is indicated the lemon…
«In reality, we must be careful – underlines Dr. Basile – if it is indeed true that suitably diluted, lemon has soothing propertiesit often happens that the mistake is made of resorting to do-it-yourself and therefore of not diluting it in the right way, with dire consequences on the goblet cells of the eye.
In the gallery above, then, here are 7 effective natural remedies for conjunctivitis.
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