Is conjunctivitis red eye disease

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The eye is the window of the soul, but some people do not pay attention to the hygiene of the eyes, long time watching the computer will lead to conjunctivitis, and we explain conjunctivitis is not the problem of red eye disease.

Is conjunctivitis red eye disease

First of all, commonly known as red eye disease is a virus or bacterial infection caused by highly infectious acute conjunctivitis. It is characterized by sharp onset, red and swollen eyes, burning foreign body sensation, tears and other obvious irritation symptoms, more water-based or mucinous secretions, conjunctival congestion and edema, and can be accompanied by subconjunctival hemorrhage. If subconjunctival hemorrhage is more and bleeding area is larger, you will feel that the whole eye is full of red, which looks like the feeling of red eye disease, and it looks very frightening .

Secondly, the conjunctiva is a tough film. Conjunctiva clings to the inner surface of eyelid and turns over to cover the surface of sclera. Conjunctiva helps to prevent foreign body and infection damage to the eyeball, but conjunctiva itself will be stimulated by chemical substances or allergic substances, or infected by viruses and bacteria, resulting in eye pain, itching and congestion.  

Finally, conjunctivitis is a kind of conjunctivitis caused by virus, bacteria or allergic substances. Allergic reactions to dust, soil, animal fur and pollen can inflame the conjunctiva. Sandstorm, smoke and other types of air pollution can also stimulate conjunctival inflammation. Colds or measles can cause conjunctivitis.

matters needing attention

People with conjunctivitis must wear glasses when going out, and pay attention to eye hygiene, do not eat stimulating food. For isolation treatment, eye drops need one bottle per person. Take medicine in time according to the doctor's advice. Monocular patients need to use lateral position, that is, the lowest position of the affected eye, in order to prevent pollution of healthy eyes. Do not rub your eyes with your hands to prevent cross infection.