Symptoms of conjunctivitis include redness in one or both eyes, itching or burning sensation in the eye, sensitivity to light or the blinking action of the eye, swelling of the eyelids, a gritty or rough feeling in the eyes, discharge that accumulates during the night and hardens in the morning, causing difficulty in opening the eye. There is excessive burring in the eyes caused by the discharge in question.
A DISEASE THAT IS VERY EASY TO TRANSMIT
Ophthalmology Specialist Op. Dr. Burcu Usta Uslu, “Conjunctivitis is a disease that can be easily transmitted from person to person or from one eye to another. An infection can easily develop in the conjunctiva by not paying attention to hand hygiene, touching the eyes with dirty hands, rubbing or scratching the eyes. Healed conjunctivitis may recur if not taken care of. Frequent recurrence of these infections can cause permanent damage to the eye. Therefore, various measures should be taken to prevent conjunctivitis.”
THINGS TO BE CONSIDERED IN DISEASE
In conjunctivitis caused by infectious agents, the infection that starts in one eye may be limited to this eye or it may spread to the other eye over time. If you pay attention to hygiene and start the treatment by passing the examination, the possibility of transmission decreases. Conjunctivitis, which can be seen in infants, children or adults, can be easily diagnosed as a result of an eye examination by an ophthalmologist.
WAYS TO PROTECT FROM CONJUNCTIVIT
Stating that conjunctivitis is a disease that can be easily transmitted from person to person or from one eye to another, Op. Dr. Burcu Usta Uslu explained the measures that can be taken to prevent this disease as follows:
Washing hands frequently during the day and never touching eyes with unclean hands
Not to wear or remove contact lenses with dirty hands, to use contact lenses and lens solutions by paying attention to the conditions of use, duration and hygiene rules.
Removing contact lenses while bathing and showering
Using swimming goggles when entering swimming pools
Not sharing items such as towels, make-up or eye cream with others
Regular disinfection of items that come into contact with hands, such as mobile phones, keyboards, and mice.
Covering the mouth with a tissue during sneezing and coughing, then not touching the eyes without washing the hands
In people with allergic eyes, avoiding the agents known to be the source of allergies, avoiding the use of make-up materials whose content is unknown and allergic.
If you also experience problems such as itching, redness and discharge in your eyes, it is recommended that you consult an ophthalmologist and undergo an examination. If you are diagnosed with conjunctivitis or another eye disease, you can protect your eye health as treatment.