PINK EYE PLZ HELP! not itchy but its only red.....?

Question

i have a pink eye and id how it spread to the other eye.....it started this morning.....i had crust all around my eye and it was shut....so i cleared it...now my eye is not itchy but its red and that about it...the the only problem i have ITS RED.....how should i treat it?

Answer 1

Hi Cookies

Here are some ideas to help heal the issue.

Causes of Conjunctivitis
The primary causes of conjunctivitis are allergies, infection, poor diet, nutritional deficiencies, and stress.

The use of pharmaceutical drugs can also cause conjunctivitis, as well as other types of vision problems. These include antihistamines, diuretics, oral contraceptives, steroids, chlorpromazine, digoxin, ethambutol, gold (used to treat arthritis and lupus), haloperidol, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, and tetracycline.


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Natural Cures

Ayurveda: According to Ayurvedic theory, most vision problems are due to digestive disorders. Attention is given to regular eye exercises, as well as the use of the herbs amla, licorice, and triphala, and a diet rich in organic, whole food with abundant quantities of antioxidant rich vegetables such as carrots and spinach.

Diet: Emphasize a diet of organic, whole foods, with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Antioxidant vegetables include bell peppers, carrots, celery, parsley, spinach, tomatoes, yellow squash, and dark-green leafy vegetables, such as chard, collards and kale. Fruit high in anti-oxidants include berries, especially the dark rich colored berries, purple and red grapes, plums, cherries, mangos, melons and citrus fruit. Organic egg yolks are also recommended because they are rich in carotenoids, an important class of antioxidants. It is best to eat soft, rather than hard cooked egg yolks to preserve the heat sensitive valuable carotenoids. Soft boiled, poached, sunny side up, or raw eggs are best.

Raw eggs may be eaten if they come from a reliable organic source and are washed prior to cracking. Samonella travels on the shell of the egg and enters the egg from the outside, so washing eggs with hot sudsy water minimizes exposure.

Avoid all processed and fried foods, sugar and sugar products, refined, simple carbohydrates, alcohol, and unhealthy hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils. Milk and dairy products should be consumed sparingly, and preferably raw and organic. Avoid conventional flesh foods and overcooked/grilled meats. In addition, test for food allergies and sensitivities and eliminate those foods that test positive.

Also be sure to drink plenty of pure, filtered water throughout the day, at least half your body weight in ounces, to help flush out accumulated debris in the eye drainage channels. Proper hydration is also essential for maintaining the suppleness of the eyes` lenses. Fresh raw green juices are also an important addition to one`s daily food plan

Juice Therapy: Drink 16 ounces of carrot juice and/or carrot juice combined with fresh squeezed celery, cucumber, parsley, and spinach in two divided doses (eight ounces per serving) each day.

Nutritional Supplementation: Useful nutrients include vitamin A, vitamin B complex, vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, flavonoids, lutein, N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC), riboflavin, selenium, taurine, zeaxthanin, and zinc.

Lifestyle: Avoid rubbing your eyes with your hands and fingertips, especially if your hands are unwashed. Frequent eye rubbing can cause the conjunctiva to become irritated and inflamed, and can also expose your eyes to harmful infectious agents such as bacteria and viruses.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): According to TCM theory, most vision problems are due to diminished liver function. To restore healthy liver function, TCM practitioners combine Acupuncture with dietary changes and traditional Chinese herbs, such as ginkgo biloba and ginseng.

Best of health to you

Answer 2

There are two types of pink eye~viral and bacterial. The viral will resolve on its own, but the bacterial requires an antibiotic. Only your doctor can differentiate between the two, so you'll need to make an appointment as soon as possible. Until then, put warm, wet compresses on your eyes. You could also try eye drops to relieve the pain, but be sure to see your doctor about this. And keep in mind that pink eye is contagious, so get it taken care of as soon as possible.

Answer 3

Go to the docter and get some eye drops. You can get rid of the red by using Visine, but the pink eye you have is a virus and will not be gone by using just Visine. The drops from the doctor help you get over the virus faster.

Answer 4

You need an antibiotic to clear it up. It is highly contagious, as well, so you need to avoid people until you've been on the antibiotic for at least 24 hours.

**EDIT** Also, depending on what type of conjunctivitis it is, it could have a lasting effect on your eye, causing sight problems, so DO get it checked by a doc!

Answer 5

Go and see an optomotrist or ophtamologist, you will need prescription eyedrops, when I was younger I never treated it and it went away on its own but it left me with a slightly lazy eye. Also when it is all crusty just use a warm wet towl to wipe the crust away and it should help.

Answer 6

Go to the Doctor because Pink Eye is contagious

Answer 7

does your eyes covered by morning glory on it and its itchy. then, now, reddish pink.. you know what you have right now..your eyes is irritated and you have a SORE EYES!!! everytime you blink your eyes feels rough and very uncomfortable right? go to the nearest pharmaceutical and buy medicine to subside the irritation. either way go and see a doctor.

Answer 8

See the doctor and she/he will probably prescribe some ointment (antibiotic ointment if it's a bacterial infection). In the meantime, this is really contagious, so lots of handwashing for you and the others in your house.

p.s. I wouldn't put anything in your eye until you check w/the doctor first. Not even Visine.

Answer 9

You have to get prescription eye drops. Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is very contagious.

Answer 10

Use visine or any over the counter medication from the Walgreens pharmacy and see a doctor to perscribe something for it(eye doctor)

Answer 11

you should get some eye drops to clear the red up.