Conjunctivitis - A very common eye ailment found during summer and rainy season.

The inside of our eye lid and the covering of our eye ball have a thin delicate membrane called conjunctiva. When our eyes are exposed to the pollen or mold spores or any kind of dust, animal dander, chemical scents, abrasions chemical reactions, irritants, virus or bacteria, it results into redness, itchiness and swelling of the conjunctiva, which leads to allergic reaction called Conjunctivitis. There are two types of conjunctivitis. First, Acute Conjunctivitis which can be infective or  seasonal in nature. Eye lids swell, itching and burning sensation is experienced accompanied with watery nose mostly in specific times of the year. Second  is Chronic Conjunctivitis, which is mostly allergic but can occur whole year around.

 

Eye Problems in Summer

Another common ‪Eye Problem‬ during ‪summers‬ is ‪‎Conjunctivitis‬. Redness, pricking sensation in the ‪‎eyes‬ along with watery discharge from the eyes are the symptoms to identify conjunctivitis. So, if you notice any such symptoms, never ignore them as that may worsen the infection. Seeking medical attention is best advised. Use antibiotic eye drops as suggested by the doctor. Also, don’t share your personal belongings like a towel or handkerchief, if you are suffering from conjunctivitis.

Don't ignore the redness in eyes, it might be Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis or pink eye is the inflammation of the thin tissue like structure that lies over the white part of the eye and membrane on the inner part of the eyelids. It is a viral or bacterial eye infection. It is one of the common eye infections that spreads with the monsoon. Treatment primarily consists of cleaning of the eye and preventing it from spreading.

Causes of Conjunctivitis:-
Main causes of pink eye Viruses and bacteria. Allergens like pollen, perfume, cosmetics, smoke, dust and eye drops also contribute to the common causes of Conjunctivitis.

Symptoms of Conjunctivitis:-
Its symptoms generally depends on the cause and differs accordingly. But some of the symptoms may include:-
Redness in the white of the eye or inner eyelid, increased amount of tears, thick yellow discharge that crusts over the eyelashes especially after sleep, green or white discharge from the eye, itchy eyes, burning eyes, blurred vision, increased sensitivity to light.

The treatment totally depends on the cause of the conjunctivitis. If you are undergoing any symptoms, don't wait and rush to the eye specialist.