How is child trachoma treated?

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Because children don't have good health awareness and low resistance, they are easy to get trachoma. Trachoma is usually transmitted by direct contact. It is a disease of conjunctival keratitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. Some eyes are red, and there are foreign bodies such as sand on the eyelids. They are afraid of light, and their secretions will increase, If we do not pay attention to and treat trachoma, it may also lead to some complications, and even lead to insomnia. How should we treat trachoma in children

How is child trachoma treated?

First of all, because trachoma is caused by direct contact with pathogenic bacteria, so don't share the wash basin and cloth with others, pay attention to keep clean, wash your hands and face when you go out, don't rub your eyes casually, and don't go to crowded places. These are the most basic ways to cut off pathogens.

Secondly, some antibacterial eye drops can be used for treatment, such as 0.1% rifampicin eye drops or 15% sodium sulfacetamide eye drops, 4-6 times a day, which can be used in the daytime. You can use some ointment at night, such as erythromycin ointment, so that you can have a lasting effect during sleep.

Finally, if trachoma develops to cause serious complications, such as entropion, trichiasis, corneal ulcer and so on, it is necessary to carry out some corrective surgery. Of course, these should be carried out under the guidance of the doctor's evaluation, and do not choose the treatment method on your own. At the same time, children's resistance should be strengthened.

matters needing attention

Trachoma is a common ophthalmic disease in children. Due to children's poor health awareness and weak resistance, it is easy to lead to pathogen infection. If you find that there are unclear symptoms in the eyes, you should see a doctor in time, and do not delay or numb to solve them by yourself.