Conjunctivitis is accompanied by various unpleasant symptoms (redness, itching, tearing, discomfort, pain, etc.). Sometimes we even see pus in the eye. As the stye which also causes discomfortit is most often benign. However, the fact that it affects the eyes can greatly hinder us in our daily activities. Additionally, it is extremely contagious. Consulting a doctor is then very important to obtain treatment (eye drops, antibiotic ointment, antihistamines if it is of allergic origin, etc.) and to avoid complications (superinfection, blindness, etc.). Seeing a healthcare professional is mandatory to protect your vision and not prolong your suffering unnecessarily!
In addition, however, do not hesitate to apply these few tips. Indeed, these natural grandmother’s remedies will relieve inflammation and promote healing of this infection. It will also be a relief for red eyes due to allergic conjunctivitis (allergic rhinitis linked to pollen) or a foreign body in the eye.
Some tips to avoid contagion and get well
First, leave makeup aside until the symptoms have completely disappeared. In addition to annoying you even morethe makeup used on the eyes would be contaminated et could transmit irritation to both eyes. If you use makeup on your eyes anyway, do not keep the products after your infectious or bacterial conjunctivitis so as not to be recontaminated afterwards.
Each contact with the eyes requires washing your hands afterwards.. So, if you have to touch your eyes, use a tissue and put it in the trash and wash your hands. Furthermore, do not wear contact lenses until the conjunctivitis has completely healed. If you have no choice, sterilize them well before use.
Change table linen, napkins and pillowcase daily to avoid reinfection or contamination. (We provide you with disinfection tips at the end of the article.) Also be careful with the night mask. Note that this is an evil very contagious which other people can catch if they use the same things! So, avoid sharing your towels, glasses, pillowcases or any object that has been in contact with the infected eye with your loved ones.
Some remedies to try against conjunctivitis
1) Hot or cold compresses to relieve conjunctivitis
With a cloth passed under warm to hot water, remove pus and crusts and prevent secretions from drying in your eyelashes. A cold or ice compress will combat itching and reduce swelling. Brief, a cold or hot compress applied for 5 minutes to the infected eye (or both) will bring you relief. Be sure to take a clean cloth for each application!
2) Salt water to clean the eyes
This is similar to artificial tears, eye drops or physiological serum. You can buy an eye solution at the pharmacy or make it yourself by boiling 500 ml of water then adding a tsp. has. tsp salt. Leave to heat for a quarter of an hour over low heat then leave to cool. Apply this solution with a sterile eye dropper or blinder which you will boil between each use to sterilize them.
3) The potato poultice
Grate a raw potato and put it on cheesecloth. Apply this natural remedy on your eyes for a few minutes to experience rapid relief of symptoms. Your sore red eye should appreciate it!
4) An eye bath with goldenseal (or hydrastis), ideal in cases of conjunctivitis
Its berberine composition makes this plant antiseptic. Add one tbsp. has. tsp of hydrastis to boiling water and infuse for 10 min. Filter and let cool. Apply this to your eyes three times a day with a sterile eye dropper. Relief guaranteed!