Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the thin membrane lining the inner eyelid and covering the white of the eye. It produces redness, watering, discharge, and a gritty or itchy feeling. Most cases clear within one to two weeks, but identifying the cause shapes the right approach.
Medicine used to treat Conjunctivitis
What sets off conjunctivitis
Bacterial conjunctivitis is the most common infectious form and produces thick yellow or green discharge, often causing the eyelids to stick together overnight. Viral conjunctivitis typically follows a cold or upper respiratory infection and causes watery rather than sticky discharge; it spreads easily and is common in schools and workplaces across Southeast Asia. Allergic conjunctivitis brings intense itching with watery eyes and is triggered by dust mites, pollen, or pet dander, all year-round problems in tropical climates such as those in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. Eye drops in the eye care range address each of these presentations differently, so knowing the cause matters.
Easing symptoms and knowing when to get help
Cool compresses and rinsing the eye with clean water can relieve discomfort while the infection runs its course. Avoid touching or rubbing the eyes, and replace contact lenses and any eye make-up used around the time symptoms began. Bacterial cases are sometimes treated with antibiotic drops; inflammatory or allergy-driven pain can be managed with anti-inflammatory options such as those containing ketorolac.
Seek prompt attention if vision changes, pain is severe, symptoms do not improve after a week, or a newborn develops any eye discharge, these signs need clinical assessment rather than self-care.