Everyone who has had conjunctivitis (also known as pinkeye) has most likely wondered if there is an effective home remedy for pink eye. After all, it's no fun waiting in line for the doctor and filling prescriptions when you have such an embarrassment on your face! With so many children in daycare or preschool, the general lack of cleanliness in our society, and the unhealthy lifestyle habits we live by, it's no wonder pink eye is spread so easily. This article will explore why pink eye is such a persistent problem, and what we can do to prevent ourselves and our children from catching it. Home Remedies for Common Eye Problems Give Your Eye A Bath Eye baths are a common home remedy for pink eye, too. There are a number of different infusions and solutions used to combat the condition. Commonly, they are either applied as eyewash or with cotton balls. Remember to always use a fresh eye bath solution and fresh clean tools to apply it, since the bacteria that cause pink eye breeds quickly and are extremely contagious. Some eye baths include an infusion of eyebright or goldenseal, three times per day, eyewashes containing a teaspoon of baking soda to a cup of water or a tablespoon of boric acid to one quart of water (be sure to use sterile water), and warm or tepid milk. The first is viral conjunctivitis. This type is transmitted by contact with a variety of contagious viruses. These required viruses need not be any harsher than the common cold virus, as these cases are generally associated with upper respiratrory tract symptoms. Bacterial conjunctivitis is most commonly caused by the infected's own skin or respiratory flora due to pyogenic bacteria. Another common way to spread infection, generally by females, is through sharing of facial lotions or eye makeup. And lastly, it is possible to share this kind of "pinkeye" through contact with other people and/or their environment. Tea is also a remedy Bioflavonoids that is present in tea is found to fight the infection that is caused by conjunctivitis. Tea bags that are moist or dipped in milk is used as a remedy for irritation. Eyebright tea, green tea and black tea contain tannic acid that soothes the itch that is caused by pink eyes. Conjunctivitis creates discomfort for people due to the irritation and soreness. The disease is cured by the body itself if you don't take any medicine. All these home remedies will help you reduce the pain caused by pink eyes. When you take medicines, your infection will be treated and healed fast. When you have mild infections you can just use the home remedies. But if your infection is severe and you have pain then you must consult your doctor. When you have pink eyes reduce the strain on the eyes and always wash your hands after touching your eyes as the bacteria causing infection can easily spread to others by touching. Prepare a mixture of equal proportions of aniseed powder and coriander seed powder. Mix it with an equal weight of unrefined sugar. Take it in doses of 12 grams every morning and evening. It is beneficial for people with cataract. For people with weak eyesight, taking a mixture of the juices of raw parsley and carrots in a glassful amount everyday will provide great benefits. Mix one part of sugar with three parts of coriander. Grind them into a fine powder and put this mixture in boiling water. Keep it covered for one hour. Then filter it with a clean cloth. Use the filtrate as eye drops. This is an effective treatment for conjunctivitis. Read about Herbal Remedies, Home Remedies and also read about Hairstyles and Wedding Tips |