Homeo cure for conjuctivitis

 what is conjunctivitis
 causes of conjunctivitis
 how does conjunctivitis develop
 symptoms of conjunctivitis
 contagiousness
 prevention of conjunctivitis
 home treatment
 what can homoeopathy do

the good last rainy day is atleast weeks behind us, the chill of the winter is yet to come, the “poor man’s apple” has become dearer even to the affluent, but one episode has kept its date i.E. Pink eye or red eye. “madras eye” as it is commonly called affects people not in madras or chennai alone but in various places between september and december every year and the uncharacteristic humidity of these times is playing an ideal foil for the bacteria causing conjunctivitis.



What is conjunctivitis?



 conjunctiva is a clear membrane covering the white part of the eye and the inner part of the eyelids. Any irritation, infection and inflammation of the same is called conjunctivitis.
 it is a fairly common condition and causes no disturbance to vision but is of nuisance value and can cause loss of man-days at work.



Causes of conjunctivitis:

 conjunctivitis can be due to infections, allergy and irritants.


 viral conjunctivitis is caused by a few viruses and mimics the flu or ‘cold’ like symptoms. Some viruses like herpes simplex can also cause conjunctivitis and can be harmful to the eye.


 bacterial conjunctivitis is very common and easily communicable from one person to another and the common causative organisms are streptococcus, staphylococcus, haemophilus influenzae and pseudomona aeruginosa.


 organisms causing gonorrhoea and chlamydia can also cause conjunctivitis.


 parasites and fungi can also rarely cause conjunctivitis.


 allergic conjunctivitis has also become more prevalent. It occurs during few times of the year and common allergens are pollen, dander and dust mites. In some people it can affect during any part of the year depending on the allergen and it usually affects both the eyes.


 certain irritants like chemical exposure, smokes and fumes, hair spray, make up, chlorine, cleaning fluids etc. Can cause conjunctivitis too.



How does conjunctivitis develop:

 immune system has its own reserve of defense system for the eye too. The tear film in the eye contains certain immunoglobulins which can fight the offensive infective agent entering into it. Sometimes when the immunity is weak or if there are any factors which are conducive for the organisms multiply easily the eye is overwhelmed by the number of bacteria and viruses and conjunctivitis occurs.



Symptoms of conjunctivitis:

 discomfort of pain in the eye as if sand like sensation with irritation.


 redness of the white of the eye and inner portion of the eyelid as well.


 itching and tearing of the eyes.


 swelling of the eyelids.


 discharge from the eyes. If the discharge is thick, sticky, yellowish or greenish it is mostly due to bacterial conjunctivitis, as the case is now in the city. There is sticking of eyelids and the patients need to wash away to open the eyes on waking in the morning.


 if the discharge is thin, wet making the eyelashes stick it is due to viral conjunctivitis.


 a red, sore throat and runny nose often accompany viral conjunctivitis.


 an episode of conjunctivitis in the affected would usually last for about seven days and considerable relief with homoeopathic medicines can be obtained in 48 hours.


 sensitiveness to light.



Contagiousness:

 all types of infectious conjunctivitis are contagious.


 they spread from one to another usually through direct contact. If a person is in contact with contaminated hands, wash cloths, towels, cosmetics of an affected person the bacteria or virus could affect the other.


 coughing or sneezing also disseminates the bacteria or virus into the inhaling air and spread the infection.



For heaven’s sake seeing a person with conjunctivitis does not cause spread of infection.



Prevention of conjunctivitis:

* affected children should not be sent to school atleast till the redness of eyes starts reducing.


* affected persons should not shake hands with others.


* any cloth, towels, pillow covers used by the affected persons should not be used by others.


* if there is sensitiveness to light patients can wear sunglasses.


* affected should not swim.



Home treatment:

cool or warm compresses can be applied whichever gives relief.


to remove the crusts of eyelids leading to sticking on waking in the morning warm water should be applied and cleaned with cotton gauze which should be promptly discarded.



What can homoeopathy do?



Homoeopathy has excellent remedies to cure the infection thereby reducing the symptoms within 48 hours of initiation of treatment.



Homoeopathy has excellent preventive so that people in contact with the affected persons should not contract the infection.


Euphrasia 200 two doses a day for two days would prevent the infection.