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Introduction
Conjunctivitis is an eye condition caused by infection or allergies. It usually gets better in a couple of weeks without treatment. Conjunctivitis is also known as red or pink eye.
Check if you have conjunctivitis, it usually affects both eyes and makes them:
- bloodshot
- burn or feel gritty
- produce pus that sticks to lashes
- itch
- water
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How to treat conjunctivitis yourself
There are things you can do to help ease your symptoms.
- Use clean cotton wool (1 piece for each eye). Boil water and then let it cool down before gently rubbing your eyelashes to clean off crusts
- hold a cold flannel on your eyes for a few minutes to cool them down
- Washing your hands regularly and avoiding sharing pillows or towels will help prevent it spreading.
Information from NHS Website