My eyes are bloodshot, a little painful and tearful

Although we all know that eyes are a very important part of our body, many people do not pay attention to eye hygiene in their daily lives. When the eyes feel an increase in secretions, red bloodshot on the conjunctiva, and a swollen and painful feeling in the eyes, it is likely that you have conjunctivitis. In general, conjunctivitis is divided into chronic and acute types, and effective treatment will be provided according to different situations.

If your eyes are bloodshot, a little painful, and have tears, you may have conjunctivitis. This condition is related to inflammation or may be caused by allergies. It is best to use medication to treat and observe.

Treatment of conjunctivitis

1. Local treatment

(1) Flushing the conjunctival sac? Its main function is to clean. Commonly used solutions are normal saline, 2% to 3% boric acid solution, or 1:5000 to 1:10000 liters of mercuric (or potassium permanganate) solution.

(2) Do not cover the affected eye. Conjunctivitis produces a lot of secretions. If you cover the affected eye, the secretions will not be easily discharged and will accumulate in the conjunctival sac. Covering the eye will also increase the temperature of the conjunctival sac, which is more conducive to the reproduction of bacteria and aggravates conjunctivitis.

(3) Topical medications: Antibacterial drugs or antiviral eye drops. According to the etiological diagnosis, choose the appropriate therapeutic drugs. 0.5% to 1% silver nitrate can be used. When dropping eye drops, turn over the eyelids and drop the eye drops on the conjunctiva. Wait for a while after dropping the eye drops and rinse with normal saline. Or use a cotton swab to dip a small amount of liquid medicine, apply it to the surface of the conjunctiva, and then rinse with saline.

2. Systemic treatment

For severe conjunctivitis, such as gonococcal conjunctivitis, systemic medication is required.

Conjunctivitis prevention

Conjunctivitis is mostly transmitted through contact, so it is recommended to wash hands frequently and avoid rubbing the eyes at will. It is recommended to wash your face with running water, and towels, handkerchiefs and other items should be kept separate from others and cleaned and disinfected frequently. Certain isolation measures should be taken for patients with infectious conjunctivitis, and they are not allowed to swim in public swimming areas. If conjunctivitis develops in one eye, the patient must be advised to protect the healthy eye from infection. Those who work in windy, dusty, and smoky environments should improve their environment and wear protective glasses to prevent conjunctivitis.