Symptoms of pink eye

Pink eye is one of the most prevalent infectious diseases in summer. It is mainly caused by bacterial infection. In addition, it can also cause certain infection through contact with towels, handkerchiefs and other objects stained with the patient's tears. In addition, the main symptoms of the disease are obvious congestion of the conjunctiva, and even mucous secretions flowing out of the eyes. So what are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?

In fact, the symptoms of conjunctivitis are quite obvious. In addition to feeling uncomfortable and having a foreign body sensation in the eyes, in severe cases, the eyes may even produce a large amount of secretions, causing temporary vision obstruction, blurred vision and other phenomena and symptoms. Let me introduce this disease to you.

Causes

Common pathogenic bacteria include Staphylococcus pneumoniae, Koch-Weeks bacillus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus. The latter two bacteria usually parasitize in the conjunctival sac and do not cause conjunctivitis. However, when there are other conjunctival lesions and local or systemic resistance is reduced, they can cause attacks of acute conjunctivitis. The bacteria can directly contact the conjunctiva through a variety of media. It spreads rapidly in public places such as kindergartens, schools and homes, causing epidemics, especially in spring and autumn. Conjunctivitis pathogens may be spread through respiratory secretions.

Symptoms of pink eye

The affected eyes feel itchy as if there is a foreign body in them. In severe cases, the eyelids become heavy, the patient suffers from photophobia, tearing and a burning sensation. Sometimes secretions adhere to the pupil area on the surface of the cornea, causing temporary blurred vision, which can be restored after flushing. When the lesions invade the cornea, symptoms such as photophobia, eye pain and decreased vision may be significantly aggravated. A small number of patients may also have upper respiratory tract infections or other systemic symptoms.

prevention

1. If the disease is found, it should be isolated in time, and all utensils should be used separately, preferably washed and dried before use.

2. Pay attention to hand hygiene. Develop a good habit of washing your hands frequently, do not rub your eyes with dirty hands, and cut your nails frequently.

3. Except for active treatment, do not use shared towels, washbasins, etc.

Everyone already knows about the symptoms of conjunctivitis. In fact, diseases such as conjunctivitis can be prevented and treated. In addition to developing good hygiene habits, you should never rub your eyes with dirty hands, and remember to wash your hands frequently after going out. In addition, in some public places, do not share personal items such as towels and washbasins, otherwise it is easy to cause cross infection, so everyone should pay attention.