Pink eye symptoms, treatment and pink eye remedies at home

Lets talk about pink eye symptoms, treatment of pink eye and remedies.

Pink eye symptoms

Pink eye symptoms may vary depending on the type of the pink eye. The most common symptoms of pink eye are tearing, irritation and itchiness at the area of inflammation and of course pink or reddish color of the eyes.

Pink eye treatment may also depend on the type of the disease.

Pink eye remedies may usually include applications of warm or cool water. In the case if the  disease has allergic roots it is necessary to soak a clean piece of a cloth in cool water then wring it out and apply to the closed eyelids of the patient. In other case it is possible to use the warm water.

Pink eyes symptoms of the viral type f the disease include: watery eyes, itchiness, and feeling of discomfort. As a rule this type affects only one eye, but some case when it affects both eyes are also known.

Among pink eyes symptoms of the bacterial conjunctivitis it is possible to list irritation and redness. Watery eyes which are followed with yellow or green discharge may point on this type of the disease. Allergic conjunctivitis may manifest itself with the next pink eye symptoms: severe tearing, itchiness which usually affects both eyes at the same level. Swollen or puffy eyes and eyelids may also be present under this condition.

Pink eye treatment and remedies at home

Home treatment for pink eye is a good idea to keep your eye free from pain and drainage.
One of the first home remedies for pink eye is compress. Cold compresses and warm compresses are both good, and you should use whichever feels best.
If allergy is the cause of the pink eye, a cold compress could work well.
If the pink eye is caused by an infection, a warm, hot compress could be best. Use different compresses for each eye, though, because warm, wet compresses can spread the infection from one eye to another.

When cleaning your eye out, wipe from the inside near the nose toward the outside. Use a clean surface for each wipe that you do so that the drainage is not rubbed back into they eye. If you use tissues or wipes to clean your eye off, make sure they are put in the trashcan and not allowed to just lie around. If washcloths are used to clean the eye, place them in the in laundry right away so that no one else can use them. Furthermore, after washing out the pink eye, wash your hands so that the pink eye doesn’t spread.

Some natural home remedies for pink eye include breast milk, washing your eyes in a mixture of salt and boiled water cooled to room temperature, wearing dark glasses, wearing goggles, not touching your eyes, chamomile tea bags, and marigold. Wearing glasses and goggles while swimming just helps you not spread the infection to others. Thorough washing procedures should keep you from spreading it to others in the family.

Homeopathic remedies are also good for pink eye. Pulsatilla, Belladonna, and Eyebright are three good treatments. They can be administered in the form of eye drops. Boric acid eyewash is another good solution, and it can be used with the cold compresses you’re already using. Damp tea bags sometimes work too. Calendula is another good herb. Jasmine flowers, honey, chamomile, and eyebright also work.

Over-the-counter antihistamine and decongestant drops also work if you’re not into the whole alternative medicine thing. Artificial tears are also for sale, and they also work too.

Make sure not to wear contact lenses during the time that you have pink eye. Switch to glasses if you must, but make sure to wash the glasses thoroughly. Pink eye can easily be spread to others so make sure that anything that goes near your eyes or hands is washed with precision and care.