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Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis. Madras eye Pink eye Eye flu It is redness & inflammation of the membranes covering the whites of the eyes and on the inner part of the eyelids. Causes. The leading cause of a red, inflamed eye is viral infection A number of different viruses can be responsible.

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Conjunctivitis

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  1. Conjunctivitis • Madras eye • Pink eye • Eye flu • It is redness & inflammation of the membranescovering the whites of the eyes and on the inner part of the eyelids.

  2. Causes • The leading cause of a red, inflamed eye is viral infection • A number of different viruses can be responsible

  3. Signs & symptoms • Vary from moderate to severe

  4. Signs & symptoms • Eye redness (hyperemia) is a common symptom 

  5. Signs & symptoms • Swollen, red eyelids

  6. Signs & symptoms • More tear production in the eyes than usual

  7. Signs & symptoms • Make you feel as though there is something in the eye

  8. Signs & symptoms • An itching or burning sensation

  9. Signs & symptoms • Sensitivity to light (photophobia)

  10. Signs & symptoms • Creamy white or thick yellow drainage that causes the eyelids to be red,puffy, or stick together in the morning may indicate a bacterial infection

  11. Diagnosis • A doctor can usually diagnose conjunctivitis by its distinguishing symptoms • However a slit lamp examination may be required

  12. When conjunctivitis means something more • Persistent conjunctivitis can be a sign of an underlying illness in the body

  13. Prevention • Highly contagious • Spread by direct contact with infected people

  14. Prevention • Proper washing and disinfecting can help prevent the spread

  15. Prevention • Wash your hands frequently, particularly after applying medications to the area

  16. Prevention • Avoid touching the eye area 

  17. Prevention • Never share towels or hankies

  18. Prevention • Throw away tissue after use

  19. Prevention • Change bed linen and towels daily if possible

  20. Prevention • Disinfect all surfaces, including worktops, sinks and doorknobs

  21. Prevention • Avoid shaking hands with person suffering from conjunctivitis

  22. Prevention • If you are sick, then limit your contact with other people

  23. Treatment • Viral conjunctivitis has no treatment - you just have to let the virus run its course, which is usually four to seven days • Bacterial conjunctivitis is treated with antibiotic eye drops, ointment or tablets to clear the infection

  24. Easing Symptoms • To reduce pain from conjunctivitis use a cold or warm compress on the eyes

  25. How long its contagious? • Conjunctivitis is infectious from around the time symptoms appear until the time when the symptoms have resolved

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