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What Causes Itching And Dryness In Eyes While On Vitamin Pills?
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Sat, 2 Jan 2016
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Question : both eyes are draining, pus,red no itching, have a bad cold, took 7 vitamin c pills yesterday.
Brief Answer:
viral conjunctivitis more likely than bacterial
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Conjunctivitis refers to inflammation of the conjunctiva which is a thin layer that lines the eyelid and white aspect of the eye.
It can cause a discharge and redness.
It can be due to bacterial or viral infection but when it occurs along with the common cold, it is most usually viral though bacterial infection is possible.
In most cases, viral conjunctivitis clears up in 7 to 14 days without intervention and without long term consequences.
Treatment involves: (1) cold packs to relieve dryness and inflammation. Artificial tears can also help with this and are available over the counter
(2)eye hygiene- continuously clearing away discharge with disposable material or clean cloth
Anti bacterial eye drops are needed if it is a bacterial infection. As mentioned though viral is more common in persons with the common cold, bacterial infection can also occur.
If the discharge is very thick rather than watery, it may be due to bacteria.
You can consider treatment as suggested for viral infection if the discharge is not thick and monitoring for now.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
viral conjunctivitis more likely than bacterial
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Conjunctivitis refers to inflammation of the conjunctiva which is a thin layer that lines the eyelid and white aspect of the eye.
It can cause a discharge and redness.
It can be due to bacterial or viral infection but when it occurs along with the common cold, it is most usually viral though bacterial infection is possible.
In most cases, viral conjunctivitis clears up in 7 to 14 days without intervention and without long term consequences.
Treatment involves: (1) cold packs to relieve dryness and inflammation. Artificial tears can also help with this and are available over the counter
(2)eye hygiene- continuously clearing away discharge with disposable material or clean cloth
Anti bacterial eye drops are needed if it is a bacterial infection. As mentioned though viral is more common in persons with the common cold, bacterial infection can also occur.
If the discharge is very thick rather than watery, it may be due to bacteria.
You can consider treatment as suggested for viral infection if the discharge is not thick and monitoring for now.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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