Eye Infection Prevention: Tips for Healthy Eyes

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How to prevent eye infections?

Having good eye hygiene, a clean home, and fresh sheets and pillows are the best ways to avoid getting or spreading an eye infection. By taking simple steps like washing your hands often and not sharing things like glasses, towels, and makeup, you can prevent most eye infections. Wash your hands often, and always before touching your eyes.

What should I do if I have a viral eye infection?

Some viral eye infections require careful administration of steroid eye drops to reduce related inflammation. Depending on the underlying cause of your eye infection, your doctor may need to prescribe antibiotics or antiviral medications that are taken orally. If your symptoms worsen or change, contact your optometrist or GP immediately.

Can eye infections be cured?

With the right treatment, most eye infections can be cured in next to no time. However, given that our eyes and faces are rather sensitive, even the slightest symptoms of an eye infection – like severe itching or burning – can be a real nuisance. The good news is, the most common eye infections can be prevented very easily.

How do you prevent eye infections?

Prevent eye infections by washing your hands before touching your eyes or eyelids and before handling contact lenses. You can minimize the risk of catching common bacterial or viral eye infections by using anti-infective sprays and cleansers in public areas, including day care centers and classrooms.

What causes an eye infection?

An eye infection can happen when bacteria, viruses or fungi invade part of the eye or its surrounding area. This includes the clear front surface of the eye ( cornea) and the thin, moist membrane lining the outer eye and inner eyelids (conjunctiva). Many eye infections go away on their own or with simple treatment.

Do I need antibiotic ointment or eye drops for a bacterial infection?

However, you may need antibiotic ointment or eye drops for a bacterial infection. Keratitis is an infection that causes inflammation in the cornea of the eye. Your cornea is a dome that sits on top of the colored part of your eye and refracts light. If you do not get treatment, there is a risk of permanent scarring and vision loss.

What Is Eye Infection Prevention

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