Conjunctivitis
Also known as: Pinkeye; Pink Eye
Description
Conjunctivitis is the Inflammation of a Conjunctiva of the Eye.
Prevalence
Conjunctivitis is extremely common in the Western nations. Conjunctivitis is responsible for approximately 30% of all eye complaints. Approximately 15% of the population will have an allergic Conjunctivitis episode at some stage.
These Substances may Alleviate Conjunctivitis
Alkaloids
Berberine (applied topically to the Eyes via eyedrops) may alleviate Conjunctivitis (by destroying the Detrimental Bacteria that cause Conjunctivitis). [1]
Minerals
Silver (Mild Silver Protein diluted and used as eyedrops) may alleviate Conjunctivitis when Conjunctivitis is caused by Detrimental Bacteria. [2]
Prescribed Medications
Chloramphenicol (ointment applied topically to the Eyes) may alleviate Conjunctivitis when Conjunctivitis is caused by Detrimental Bacteria.
Cortisol (applied topically via Eyedrops or Eye Ointment) is often prescribed to reduce the Inflammation associated with Conjunctivitis.
Prednisolone (e.g. Prednisolone Acetate applied topically via Eyedrops) is often prescribed to reduce the Inflammation associated with Conjunctivitis.
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