Pink Eye Home Remedies
Pink eye home remedies are simple methods of treating, preventing, and shortening the duration of this type of eye infection without prescribed pink eye drops.
Bacterial pink eye is also called conjunctivitis. It is caused by an infection in the eye that inflames the veins and capillaries. Pink eye can also be caused by allergies, disease, or particles in the eye that shouldn't be there.
More often than not, cold viruses and bacteria cause pink eye. These may be quite annoying for you as medicine doesn't treat viruses, but thankfully this also means that they go away naturally on their own.
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Sometimes, the pink eye causes are a result of either chlamydia or gonorrhea. This is quite rare in the United States and Europe. However, it is a very common illness in developing countries throughout the world.
Because pink eye is contagious, you will want to make sure that you wash your hands often, avoid touching your eye, and simply remain hygienic.
Additional Pink Eye Home Remedies
The best pink eye treatment generally requires that you wait patiently for a few days and maintain good hygiene. Like any average cold, there isn't a whole lot you can do except wait it out.
One good pink eye remedy, however, is to use antibiotic eye drops in the eye that has the infection. This may help kill the germs and shorten the duration of the problem. Follow the instructions on the bottle for information on how often to use them.
If rest, time and eye drops simply aren't enough, you might try these home remedies for pink eye:
- Chamomile tea (soaked tea bag pressed against eye)
- Use a prescribed antibiotic ointment at night
- Drink a lot of water
Remember that pink eye goes away naturally within 2-3 days, so be patient and take care of your body. A daily mulitvitamin can help a lot. If it doesn't go away within a reasonable amount of time, be sure to see your doctor!
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