Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis
refers to the
inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin transparent membrane covering
the front of the eye. It is also known as "sore eyes" and is a very
common
form of eye trouble. It spreads from person to person through direct
contract.
Overcrowding, dirty surroundings and unhealthy living conditions can
cause
epidemics of this ailment.
Symptoms
The eyeball and
under side
of the eyelids become inflamed. At first, the eyes are red, dry and
burning.
Later, there may be a watery secretion. In more serious cases, there is
pus formation. During sleep, this material dries, making the eye-lashes
stick together.
Causes
A bacterial
infection, viruses
or eye-strain. Prolonged work under artificial light and excessive use
of the eyes in one way or the other no doubt contributes towards the
disease.
But its real cause can be traced to a catarrh a condition of the system
resulting from general toxemia due to dietetic errors and faulty style
of living. The patient generally suffers from colds or other ailments
indicative
of a general catarrhal condition.
Treatment
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