How do I get rid of conjunctivitis?

Conjunctivitis is a common condition in which the thin transparent skin across the front of the eye becomes inflamed. Symptoms include your eyes feeling gritty, redness, and a discharge which will be either watery or quite sticky. Conjunctivitis may be caused by bacterial or viral infection or an allergy. Viral conjunctivitis often occurs after a cold or sore throat, and the discharge tends to be watery. It will resolve itself after a couple of weeks. The bacterial form is similar, but discharge tends to be a little more yellowish and you may find your eyelids are stuck together when you wake up in the morning. This usually goes away after a week or so, but antibiotic drops may help it go away a little more quickly. These infectious types of conjunctivitis are highly contagious so it's very important to avoid sharing towels and flannels, and do your best to make sure that any discharge on your lashes is removed using a cotton wool bud. With the allergic form of conjunctivitis the main symptom is itching. It also produces a discharge that tends to be watery, and occurs more in the summer when patients with hayfever are exposed to pollen. Your GP or your pharmacist may recommend antihistamines or antihistamine eye drops. If you suffer from any of these symptoms your optometrist will be able to tell you what kind of conjunctivitis you're suffering from and advise on the best course of action.

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[lew_dev]

I had conjunctivitis before I woke up my eyes were sticky the I went down stairs and looked in the mirror and my eyes were red . I had to miss school😦😦😦

[trevorjoslin]

Well explained, much more details than my local doctors surgery, they just wanted me to buy 12 pound eye drops, when in fact i have a cold and the symptoms seem very much like the first condition explained, in fact the surgery did but even want to see me for the condition the receptionist advised just buy the over the counter treatment, i had to visit the doctors for a cold condition i have had for several months and then ask about my eyes, well explained thank you

[rvenblu]

I washed my eye to get it open and clear the bacteria. My eye was red but now it's pink.
Maybe it will help you guys.

[simonsabir]

Thanks for the clear explanation, I now know I have virul infection.

using salt water wash frequently and feeling better.

[aril]

My eyes don’t hurt alot but I tried this ( added 1tbsp salt in teeny amount of water). It stung :( but my eyes feel better

[davidtoth]

i have it right now and im wearing high protection sunlasses uv400 and one eye hurts and its inflated and im really sad now :(

[izbwpcu]

I have Conjunctivitis and It's very itchy when I wake up my lashes gets very sticky so I had to trim it then the next I had a pinguecula I'm suffering i can't even see a doctor cause of the ncov19

[suzan]

Hei, can you use antibiotic and anthistamine for allergy eye drops at the same time

[dinof]

Britain never heard of eye drops that contains cortisone before..? That takes away the disconfort and pain on drop ONE! And treats your conjunctivitis within a few days. Not two weeks, screw 2 weeks.

[assadbarakzai]

I had it since a kid and love talking it out from my eyes.

[ajairapolapain]

Is there is any permanent treatment???

[aloluk]

How long after bacterial infection am i contageous for?

[iam_mola_]

Guys pls I need help. I have viral conjunctivitis for over 3 months, I have been applying cool compress, artificial tears eye drops, and using pain killers since then, still no change. I'm losing it, I need help. Pls anyone on what nest to do. Also I have tried salt water for some time, still no change. The conjunctivitis keeps coming back. (The pain and redness.)

[FaisalAzizFizzy]

reason number #985 never to go outside

[sungbae]

Conjunctivitis and sore eye is similar??

[talycali]

Heat up some water with salt, when cool down to warm, rinse your eyes.

[maxamillion]

i have covid after few days felt better and better but I noticed my eye started hurting when I move it now I'm almost recovered from covid but my eye is swollen its red from the right side and hurts to move its going on for 2 days

[JIMBO]

The burning, feels like someone rubbed mustard in both eyes. 😢

[sitamarhicentralschool]

I frequent have conjunctivitis iam from india you are from which country

[britaahonen]

Can people see nothing? Theres something underneath their eyes.