Overview

Conjunctivitis is a common eye disease, that affects the outer white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelid along with the eyeball. It can cause pain, burning sensations, scratchiness, itchiness, increased tears, and swelling. Acute cases are common in infants, school-age children, and the elderly. Treatments can ease discomfort, but early diagnosis and good hygiene are crucial to limiting its spread.

Causes

• Viral infections like adenovirus, herpes simplex virus, and varicella-zoster virus or coronavirus,

• Bacterial infections such as Staphylococcus aureus, Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumonia, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa

• Allergens like pollen 

• Insects 

• Irritating materials like lenses 

• Dirt 

• Chemicals or cosmetic products 

• STIs or autoimmune conditions 

• Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

• Foreign objects 

• Blocked tear ducts in babies

• Rare autoimmune conditions can all cause inflammation in the conjunctiva.

Symptoms

The symptoms include 

• Crusting yellow discharge from the eyes at night that may or may not hinder eyes from opening in the morning 

• Redness

• Swollen eyelids 

• Itching

• Scratchy feeling 

• Constant tearing 

• Photophobia in one or both eyes.

Ayurvedic View

Abhishyandi- it takes place in the eye, wherein the whole part of the eye is involved. All three dosha along with rakta, lead to adhika srava (excess discharge) from the eyes. If this disease is untreated, it leads to impairment in vision, this is conjunctivitis. Ayurveda way of approach is to correct the imbalance of dosha, thus reducing symptoms, improving vision, and preventing further complications by ayurvedic panchakarma treatment, local treatment of the eye, and with internal medication.

Ayurvedic Treatments

Netra prakshalanam   Aschothana   Anjana    Tarpanam   Nasyam

Naturopathy Treatments

Enema   Eye pack   Mud Bath   Mud Pack   Reflexology   Chromotherapy   Magnetotherapy Manipulative therapy   Diet therapy   Pranayama.