Conjunctivitis

• Most often in accordance with the signs, symptoms and history
• Clinical examination with an ophthalmoscope
• a swab will be taken with a cotton swab to sample fluid from the eyelid to be analyzed in a lab if the infection is severe or persistent

• Avoid contact with individuals who have pinkeye
• Wash your hands regularly, especially when you have a cold or flu
• Change your contact lenses frequently as prescribed by your provider
• Chemicals must not come into contact with the eyes. Should a chemical make contact with the eye, immediately rinse the eye with water
• Women should not share make-up
• Use a clean towel and facecloth daily – no sharing
• Change your pillowcase often
• When swimming, wear swim goggles

The treatment of pinkeye depends on the cause.  The most common causes can be managed in the following ways:

• Viral: Mostly symptomatic with a cold compress or warm compress several times per day
• Bacterial: Typically managed with antibacterial eye drops or ointments
• Pinkeye due to an allergy or allergens: An anti-inflammatory or antihistamine may be helpful in combination with rinsing of the eyes with cold water.
• Change from contract lenses to wearing glasses until the condition has cleared up completely
• The ideal remedy would be one that simultaneously treats all these distressing ailments, with the following therapeutic properties:
  • anti-inflammatory
  • antibacterial,
  • antiviral
  • antifungal
  • safe to be applied directly onto the eyes, in both adults and children