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Symptoms

Dry eye syndrome can cause:

- burning or irritation of the eyes
- sensation of having sand in the eyes
- sensitivity to light
- difficulty wearing contact lenses
- excessive tearing

Excessive tearing may be an unusual symptom of dry eye syndrome. However, these tears are known irritants and are produced as a reflex of the syndrome. They contain more water than normal tears, containing water, fat and mucus. Therefore, excess tears just come out of the eyes and can not lubricate as do healthy tears. Read the rest of this entry »

Dry eye syndrome occurs when there is decreased production of tears that moisturize, protect and clean the eye. Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common eye problems and becomes more common as people age because tear production may decline as part of the aging process. Women suffer more than men, and sometimes this syndrome, this syndrome is more likely to increase during hormonal changes such as menopause or during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Contraceptives can trigger dry eye syndrome, and other medications, including antidepressants, antihistamines, decongestants, anti-anxiety agents and diuretics or other blood pressure pills. Some medicines that are placed in the eye can also cause dry eyes and allergic reaction. Read the rest of this entry »

Duration

Even without treatment, most cases of viral conjunctivitis are cured after seven days.
Bacterial conjunctivitis requires antibiotics. The redness in the eyes disappear within a few days after starting antibiotics. Make sure you take antibiotics, even if you feel better.

Prevention

It is possible to prevent infectious conjunctivitis. Wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your eyes. At home, never share towels, tea towels and cosmetics, especially makeup.

To prevent conjunctivitis in newborns, all pregnant women should be screened and treated for gonorrhea and chlamydia. You can treat newborns with antibiotic eye drops. Read the rest of this entry »

Symptoms

Symptoms of conjunctivitis include:

- irritated and red eyes
- Eye discomfort (“sting” or “scraping”)
- discharge from the eyes that can form a crust around the eyelashes.

In viral conjunctivitis, the discharge is slight, clear and watery. The discharge from bacterial conjunctivitis is often thick with color (yellow or green) cloudy and sticky. Sometimes the secretion is so sticky that the eyelids to stick together. This usually happens when you wake up in the morning. In the case of allergic conjunctivitis, both eyes are usually affected, itching is more intense and the eyes may swell. Read the rest of this entry »

Acute conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctiva, the membrane of the eye that lines the eyelids and covers the whites of the eyes, also known as pink eye. Conjunctivitis can be caused by allergies, by contact with chemical irritants or viral or bacterial infections.

- Viral conjunctivitis, is often caused by adenovirus, a family of viruses that cause colds. In temperate climates, the adenovirus is most active during spring, early summer and winter. The virus infected secretions from the eyes, mouth and nose and can be spread from person to person by shaking hands or coughing or sneezing. In most cases, the adenovirus causes only a mild case of conjunctivitis. Read the rest of this entry »

Trachoma is an infectious eye disease. Active infection usually begins in childhood and is characterized by eye secretions, redness and irritation. The lack of facial cleanliness may encourage the spread of disease from person to person through flies attracted by the eyes or contaminated fingers. Face washing is promoted as one strategy to reduce transmission of the disease. The review found evidence of a beneficial effect of face washing in improving facial cleanliness. Proof of a possible beneficial effect of face washing in reducing active trachoma was demonstrated only when the infection was severe.

Trachoma remains a major cause of avoidable blindness among underprivileged populations in many developing countries. An estimated 146 million people have active trachoma and nearly six million people are blind due to complications associated with recurrent infections.

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