Viral Pink Eye Treatment by a Malaysian Doctor

What is conjunctivitis?

Conjunctivitis commonly known as “pink eye,” is an infection or swelling in the outer membrane of your eyeball. Blood vessels in your conjunctiva, a thin membrane that lines part of your eye, become inflamed. This gives your eye the red or pink color that’s commonly associated with conjunctivitis.

What are the symptoms for pink eye?

These are the symptoms for "pink "eye":

• - Pink- or red-toned eyes
• - Gritty feeling in your eyes
• - Watery or thick discharge that builds up on your eyes at night
• - Itchiness in your eyes
• - Abnormal amount of tears

What causes pink eye? 

Causes of pink eye are:

• - Bacteria or Virus.  Viral and bacterial pink eye is considered highly contagious. It can spread from one person to another quite easily by hand contact.
• - Allergies - Such as dust or pollen, can cause pink eye in one or both of your eyes. Allergic conjunctivitis is usually itchy.
• - Chemicals - Such as chlorine, found in backyard swimming pools, can cause conjunctivitis.

Treatment for pink eye

Treatment is given based on the cause:

• 1. Antibiotics are the most common method of treatment. For children, ointment might be a better choice because it’s easier to apply. With the use of antibiotic medication, your symptoms will start to disappear in a few days.
• 2. Antihistamine to stop the inflammation. Loratadine (Claritin) and diphenhydramine (Benadryl) are antihistamines that are available over-the-counter. Antihistamine eyedrops or anti-inflammatory eyedrops will be prescribed to the patient too.

Doctors and Clinics near you

You can get medicine for CONJUNCTIVITIS on DoctorOnCall pharmacy. You will have to undergo the process of talking to a doctor through phone call and the medication will be delivered to you after the consultation.

Where to buy medications for Conjunctivitis

CONJUNCTIVITIS medicine can be bought with the doctor’s prescription in Malaysia. You can talk to our doctor now within the privacy and comfort of your home and get you medicine delivered to your place on the same day.