Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, a membrane that lines the eyes and eyelids, whose main symptom is an intense redness of the eyes with a lot of discharge.
This inflammation is usually caused by infection with viruses or bacteria and can therefore be easily transmitted to people around you, especially in case of direct contact with the secretions of the infected person or contaminated objects.
Then, there are some simple tricks that can reduce the risk of transmission and speed recovery:
Contact lenses are a foreign body in the eye that can accumulate various types of bacteria throughout the day. For example, wearing contact lenses for conjunctivitis, in addition to worsening infection and delaying treatment, can also cause bacteria to spread to the other eye, especially if they are monthly lenses.
It is usually possible to reuse contact lenses as soon as your doctor’s prescribed antibiotics are finished, or at least after there is no more accumulated discharge in the eye.
As with any infection, personal effects can easily transmit bacteria or viruses to another person, even if used after hand washing.
No caso da conjuntivite, os objetos com maior risco de contágio incluem óculos, maquiagem, pincéis de maquiagem e toalhas de rosto, por exemplo.
Hands are the main route of transmission of microorganisms as they come into contact with various parts of the body during the day. In case of conjunctivitis, placing your hand on your face or scratching your eye with your fingers easily transfers bacteria to your skin, which can be passed on to other people or objects, so it’s important to wash your hands frequently.
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Washing your hands several times a day, especially after touching your face or before being with friends or family, for example, reduces the risk of passing conjunctivitis to others.
Remedies are very common in people with conjunctivitis because the body produces more tears to lubricate the eyes and eliminate viruses and bacteria. However, granules also contain traces of microorganisms and therefore, if they accumulate, can make treatment difficult, as well as being very uncomfortable.
In addition, reeds attach very easily to the hands, which eventually increases the risk of conjunctivitis transmission, as the hands touch various objects and people during the day. To clean the lines, use a clean cloth or towel. Ideally, disposable handkerchiefs are wearing after use.
Itchy eyes are one of the most uncomfortable symptoms of conjunctivitis, so scratching your eyes can become an involuntary movement. However, it is ideal to avoid touching your hands with your face, as this, in addition to increasing eye irritation, also increases the risk of transmitting the infection to others.
Although sunglasses are not essential for successful treatment or to prevent the spread of conjunctivitis, they are an excellent way to relieve the eye sensitivity that accompanies the infection, especially when you have to go out on the street to go to the ophthalmologist, for example.
See these and other tips in the video below: