What is Conjunctivitis?
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as "pink eye", is the inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva the thin, transparent membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the white part of the eye. It leads to redness, irritation, and swelling. Conjunctivitis is a very common condition.
Causes of Conjunctivitis
It is caused by bacteria or viruses.
Allergies are triggered by allergens like pollen or dust mites.
Contact with substances such as chlorinated water, shampoo, or even a loose eyelash can irritate the conjunctiva.
Precautions and Care for Conjunctivitis
Avoid rubbing or smudging your eyes.
Do not rinse your eyes with tap water or use hot/cold water.
Refrain from applying any unverified or coarse substances to your eyes.
Wear sunglasses or spectacles to protect your eyes from wind and sunlight.
Use a clean, freshly washed cloth to wipe or cover the eyes.
Only wash your eyes using an eyewash cup or a clean, deep vessel.
Limit screen time - avoid using phones, laptops, or watching TV from a close distance.
Avoid irregular sleep patterns neither oversleep nor undersleep.
Do not sleep directly under a fan or in strong airflow.
Keep eye cloths and towels separate to prevent the spread of infection.
Home Remedies for Conjunctivitis
Soak a clean cloth in Aloe Vera juice and place it gently on your eyes.
Mix 1 tablespoon of boric acid with 5 cups of boiling water, let it cool, and use it to rinse your eyes.
Combine 1 teaspoon of baking soda with 2 cups of water to make an eyewash.
Mix 2 teaspoons of turmeric powder with 1 cup of boiled water, soak a soft cloth, and use it as a warm compress.
Soak jasmine flowers in a cup of distilled water overnight. Strain and use the liquid as eye drops.
Dilute 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a cup of water, dip a cotton ball, and gently cleanse the eyes.
Mix equal parts of warm milk and honey, and use this as an eye rinse.
Dissolve some salt in boiling water, dip a cotton ball, and place it on the eyes.
Mix 1 cup of Indian gooseberry (Amla) juice with 2 teaspoons of honey, and drink twice daily.
Combine ½ teaspoon of Aloe Vera juice with 1 cup of cooled boiled water and add ½ teaspoon of boric acid to use as an eyewash.
Boil 2 teaspoons of calendula flower petals in 1 cup of water, let it cool, and use the strained liquid to rinse your eyes.
Place a raw potato slice on the affected eye for three nights in a row.
Boil fennel seeds, let the water cool, strain it, and use it to wash the infected eye twice daily.
Use Triphala powder in warm water, strain with a clean cloth, and use it for an eyewash with an appropriate cup.
Use hibiscus flower juice as natural eye drops for conjunctivitis and redness.
Make a paste using Triphala powder, rose petals, and honey, and apply gently over closed eyes to reduce inflammation.
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