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.
Dr. Venugopal gouri
consultant homeopath.
Mobile: 09140 - 56 27 26 25.
Email:
drve
nugopal@hotmail.Com
