CONJUNCTIVITIS
This is a type of infection that causes swelling of the eyes. Due to this, the eyes become red, swollen, and sticky. Eye infection can happen during the rainy season and the eyes tend to become red. One will also have a watery discharge. Coming in contact with a person suffering from this eye condition can also cause infection in another person. In case of any kind of infection, the doctor should be consulted immediately
Precaution: Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, don’t share your personal belongings, do not rub your eyes with dirty hands, and use hand sanitizer.
Treatment: Pink eye therapy is determined by the underlying cause. In some circumstances, symptoms will go away on their own in some days. Under such circumstances, an underlying infection may require therapy with oral medications. Wearing contact lenses should also be avoided unless your ophthalmologist tells you to do so. Don't put your contact lenses on until the conjunctivitis is gone.
Dr. Tribhuvan Gulati is an Expert Diabetes, Thyroid, Metabolic Disorders Apollo Spectra Hospital, Delhi