CONJONCTIVIT
CONJONCTIVIT TREATMENT
Eye The thin membrane consisting of the mucosa that connects the eyelids to the eyeball and covers the back of the eyelids and the anterior part of the eyeball is called conjunctiva. Inflammation of conjunctiva is called conjunctivitis.
The white part of the eye is called the sclera, and the conjunctival layer covers the sclera as a thin membrane.
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One of the most important causes of eye rashes is conjunctival inflammation, namely conjunctivitis.
What are the Causes of Conjunctivitis?
Conjunctivitis can occur due to bacteria, viruses, allergies or poor living conditions (air pollution). Due to the fact that the conjunctiva is a thin layer, it may be reddened by the effect of each of the reasons listed above. In general, conjunctivitis caused by infection leads redness in the eyes and mattery discharge with the presence of an acute infection. In this case, an ophthalmologist's examination is necessary to prevent progression of the disease and start treatment.
While some of the viral conjunctivitis cause symptoms only in the eyes and some also show symptoms in the throat and nose. Watery discharge is more common in conjunctivitis caused by viruses. Bacterial and viral conjunctivitis can infect other individuals by mutual use of personal items. In conjunctivitis caused by an allergic reaction itching occurs besides watering and redness. Cigarette smoke and air pollution can be stated as other causes of conjunctivitis.
Conjunctiva faces many environmental factors due to its location. Various mechanisms of our body protect the conjunctiva and eye surface. The aqueous layer of tears dilutes the existing infection in the eye. Continuous mechanical cleaning process is carried out towards the tear ducts with a pumping action of the tear ducts. On the other hand, microbial cleansing is provided by the lysozyme and antibodies (IgA and IgG) in tears.
Brief review of the general symptoms of conjunctivitis;
- Feeling the presence of foreign substances in the eye
- Irritation and burning in the eye
- A feeling of fullness around the eyes
- Itching and photophobia
- Watery or mattery discharge in conjunctivitis caused by infection
Distinctive features of conjunctivitis types;
- Itching symptom is minimal in viral, bacterial and chlamydial infections, while severe in allergic conjunctivitis.
- Watery eyes are more often in viral conjunctivitis, moderate in bacterial and allergic conjunctivitis
- Sore throat and fever are sometimes observed in viral and bacterial conjunctivitis, but not in allergic conjunctivitis.
- Itching and photophobia
- Watery or mattery discharge in conjunctivitis caused by infection
Conjunctivitis Treatment
Different treatment plans are determined by ophthalmologists depending on different causes of conjunctivitis . In conjunctivitis caused by bacterial infections, topical application and immediate eye drops are preferred. However, in advanced bacterial conjunctivitis, the ophthalmologist may prescribe a systemic oral or parenteral antibiotic. On the other hand, in allergic conjunctivitis, antihistaminic or corticosteroid eye drops are preferred by physicians.
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