Our basic biology allows us to understand that there are five sense organs in the body, which includes
The Eyes- Sight
The Ears- Hearing
The Nose- Smell
The Tongue- Taste
The Skin- Feel
But today, we will be looking at the organ for sight which is the Eyes. This article will focus more on the infection of the eyes, prevention and treatment.
The Human eye is a sense organ that allows us to react to visible light and use visual information for various purposes such as viewing things, keeping our balance etc. The human eye comprise of the following which includes, pupil, iris, cornea, lens, vitreous humor, retina etc
Eye Infection
There are so many infections of the human eye. Infections penetrate into the eyes because the eye lack proper care. Infections of the eyes include the following:
i) Conjunctivitis or pink eye
ii) Occular herpes
iii) Uveitis
iv) Keratitis
v) Cataracts
Though they are much but I just listed few that are very common. And these infections always present the following signs and symptoms.
i. Redness
ii. Itching
iii. Swelling
iv. Yellow, green, bloody or watery discharge from the eye
v. Problem with seeing
Note: Whenever you notice any of the symptoms above, always know it is a red flag to an eye infection.
Treatment of Eye Infection
The treatment of an eye infection infection varies from one another. Treatments depends on the cause of the infection. But am going to mention few of the treatment here, which include:
1. For bacteria eye infections; antibiotics ointment, antibiotics eyedrops will be needed
2. For viral eye infections; Get a prescription of oral antiviral medications
3. For severe eye infection, contact an opthalmologist
Prevention of Eye Infection
According to the popular saying "Prevention is better than cure". It is better to prevent an infection if there are means to than to spend more money on the treatment. Below are the following ways we can prevent an eye infection:
1) Use Safety Eyewear: Always put on a safety glass anytime you are using hazardous materials around the work environment or at home.
2) Quit Smoking: Apart from smoking damage the respiratory organs, it also has it's own side effects on the eye such as cataracts, uveitis etc.
3) Practice the 20/20/20 Rule: You all will be wondering what the 20/20/20 rule is all about, anyways it is a very simple logic which involves you resting your eyes every twenty(20) minutes and look twenty (20) feet away for twenty(20) seconds. Isn't it simple.
4) Take your Makeup off at the End of the Day: This is particular for the ladies that love applying makeup on their face. Always keep a makeup removal pad at your bedside if you are too tired to wash your face. This will prevent styes caused by excessive oil glands secreted in the face when you sleep with your makeup.
5) Wear Sunglasses: Put on sunglasses during the day when you are outdoor to prevent ultraviolet (UV) rays.
6) Get your Eyes Checked Every Two(2) Years: A thorough medical checkup for the eyes is always necessary to help determine symptoms of infection earlier.
The tips are very simple and easy to follow. And I can guarantee you an efficient eye ability if you can follow the tips promptly.
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