Pink eye or conjunctivitis is an eye infection. The redness which is associated with the condition gives it the name. Itchiness, thick or watery discharge are common occurrences. The clear outer layer of the eyes gets inflamed and the condition presides. It is quite easy to treat and is not much to worry about, as stated by the experts at the optical store in Port Louis.

It can be Viral or Bacterial

Both the viral and bacterial forms are highly contagious but both the forms have different symptoms. The treatments are different too. When it is due to bacterial infection, the discharge is thick, greenish-yellow discharge. It begins with infection in one eye and then proceeds to the other. Direct contact helps in its spread and antibiotics help in treating the condition.

Viral ones have watery secretions, as per the optometrist at the eyewear shop in Mauritius. Obviously, antibiotics would not be of help. Warm compresses help in relieving the swelling and irritation. This usually goes away on its own but the level of contagiousness is much more than the bacterial version as it spreads via coughing and sneezing too.

Conjunctivitis through Chemicals

Professionals at the optical store in Port Louis state that in case of exposure to harsh chemicals, pink eye symptoms might occur too. Swimming pool chlorine concentration, pollution are the means. Splashing cool and clean water is the best way to avoid pink eye.

Protective Measures for Pink Eye

The chances of getting pink eye can be reduced significantly by following a few simple precautions, some of which are:

• Frequent washing of hands
• Do not sneeze or cough into the palm, rather focus it on the armpits if possible
• Avoid rubbing or touching eyes frequently
• Sharing contact solution, lens or eye makeup is always a bad idea and optometrists at the eyewear shop in Mauritius direct against it
• Remove contacts before going swimming

In case you see any of the above symptoms or have any other eye issue, we are just a call away.