There are several types of eye drops and their indication will also depend on the type of conjunctivitis of the person, as there is a more suitable eye drops for each situation.
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the eyes that makes them very irritable and can be caused by viruses or bacteria or occur as a result of an allergy, these are viral, bacterial and allergic conjunctivitis. Learn how to identify types of conjunctivitis.
- Treatment is based on the cause of conjunctivitis and should be done according to medical advice.
- As pouring the wrong eye drops can make conjunctivitis worse.
- Leading to keratitis and even worsening vision.
The ophthalmologist should always indicate the most appropriate eye drops for each cause of conjunctivitis. In allergic conjunctivitis, it is generally appropriate to use antiallergic eye drops with antihistamine properties. This type of conjunctivitis is not communicable, is more common and usually affects both eyes. Viral infection is usually treated with lubricating eye drops, while bacterial infection is treated with eye drops containing antibiotics.
Commonly used eye drops include
In addition to using eye drops, it is important to clean and dry your eyes, wash with a sterilized saline solution, use disposable handkerchiefs to clean your eyes and always wash your hands. Find out what other remedies for conjunctivitis are.
Learn more about treating different types of conjunctivitis in the video below:
To properly use eye drops and ensure faster healing of conjunctivitis, you should:
If the ophthalmologist has recommended the use of a eye drops ointment, it is important to start by placing eye drops, then wait 5 minutes, before putting the ointment in the eye. Ointment can be used in the same way as eye drops, but should always be applied inside the lower eyelid.
After adding eye drops or ointment, keep your eye closed for 2-3 more minutes to make sure the medicine spreads throughout the eye.