Pinkeye is a common eye problem where a thin line covers the eye surface. It is otherwise known as conjunctivitis. Due to this redness and irritation occur on the eyes. Generally most of child suffers from this pinkeye. It is very painful and it will take 4 to 5 days to cure.

Causes of Pinkeye

Pinkeye generally cause due to different infections, bacteria, environmental pollution and viruses from colds. Some allergies due to grass, dusts etc are also cause pinkeye. Pinkeye is very dangerous eye infection which spreads easily from one person to other by direct eye contact or through air.

Symptoms of Pinkeye

The common symptoms of pinkeye are redness, and itching occur inside the eyelid, water comes from the eye.

Treatments and Prevention for Pinkeye

The various treatments for Pinkeye are as follows.

Always clean your eye with salt water and do not touch your eyes with your hands directly, because it may contain germ or virus from outside.

Put antibiotic eye drops on your eyes frequently during pinkeye.

Never wear eye make up when you are suffering from pink eye.

Do not rub your eyes with fingers.

Do not use others clothes, towels because it spreads from person to person easily.

Use glasses instead of contact lenses during pink eye.

Placed cool wet chamomile tea bags on your closed eyes and leave it for 10 to 15 minutes. This keeps your eyes fresh and clean.

Clean your eyes with boric acid. This is also help to clean your infected eyes.