What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis and how can it be prevented?

Conjunctivitis 

"eye redness" is a common eye disease, millions of people around the world are affected by this disease.

It may also cause pain.

What are the causes of red eyes?

 Conjunctivitis, which causes the eyes to turn red, is a thin, clear tissue that covers the front surface of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelids.

This eye disease is a common cause of medical attention, affecting millions of people worldwide each year.

Understanding the various causes of conjunctivitis is crucial for accurate diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

There may be factors, including viral, bacterial infections, allergies and irritation.

How to avoid viral infection?

 Viral infections, such as adenovirus and enterovirus, can be easily transmitted from one to another.

This type of conjunctivitis is highly contagious and is often associated with an upper respiratory tract infection.

Can affect the eyes and can last up to two weeks, proper hygiene, including frequent hand washing and avoiding touching the eyes, can play an important role in preventing the spread of viral conjunctivitis.

A prominent symptom of conjunctivitis is redness in the whites of the eyes and the inner layers of the eyelids, making the eyes look pink.

Be sure to see an eye doctor when you have conjunctivitis.

Diagnosis of conjunctivitis usually involves the following steps :

How to treat?

How is prevention possible? 

Some precautions can be taken to reduce the risk of conjunctivitis, including adopting good hygiene practices and taking steps to avoid infectious agents and irritants.

Do not touch your eyes frequently and avoid touching them, especially if you have been in contact with people who have red eyes or any other infectious disease, as this can spread the disease to you.

Washing your hands regularly with soap and water is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of conjunctivitis.

So take special care of hand hygiene.