You can use saline or distilled water to wash your eyes.
According to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, regarding eye drops used for pink eye, patients can use saline (0.9% sodium chloride) or distilled water to wash their eyes. Eye drops containing antibiotics are prescribed by doctors in cases with signs of suspected bacterial infection such as pain, decreased vision, photophobia... to prevent infection after removing the pseudomembrane.
Currently, there are many types of eye drops containing antibiotics on the market, all of which can be used for pink eye, such as ofloxacin, levofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, neomycin, tobramycin... According to the HCM City Department of Health, the source of eye drops containing antibiotics on the market is very large and there cannot be a shortage of drugs.
According to a quick survey by the Department of Pharmacy, Department of Health, there are currently more than 270,000 bottles of levofloxacin antibiotic eye drops, 15,000 bottles of ofloxacin (will import 900,000 more bottles in the near future); 20,000 bottles of tobramycin (will import 280,000 more bottles in the near future)...
People with pink eye can use saline or distilled water to wash their eyes.
Do not use eye drops containing corticosteroids on your own.
Ophthalmologists advise people with pink eye to absolutely not use eye drops containing corticosteroids on their own. Using eye drops containing corticosteroids on their own not only has no effect but also causes more damage, prolongs the duration and spread of the disease, and increases the risk of infection.
Specialist Doctor Le Duc Quoc (Department of Ophthalmology, Nam Saigon International General Hospital) said that different types of eye drops will be suitable for different cases.
"Patients should not overuse eye drops without a doctor's prescription, especially those containing antibiotics, because they can cause some serious complications such as: allergies causing red eyes, burning, stinging eyes, conjunctival congestion, blepharitis, corneal perforation, drug resistance, and can even worsen the current condition.
When experiencing any unusual symptoms, the patient should stop using the drug and go to a medical facility for timely examination.
Doctor examines child with pink eye
Specialist Doctor Nguyen Dinh Trung Chinh (Department of Ophthalmology, Children's Hospital 2) shared that if pink eye is not treated, it can lead to corneal ulcers and affect vision. Therefore, when children have pink eye with signs of swelling and redness, parents need to take their children to the doctor for timely treatment. Do not be subjective or buy medicine or eye drops for children on your own to avoid unfortunate complications that affect children's vision.
Precautions for pink eye
According to the recommendations of the Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control, the simplest but most effective measure to prevent the spread of viral conjunctivitis (usually adenovirus) is to frequently wash your hands with soap and clean water. Do not rub your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Do not share personal items such as eye drops, towels, glasses, masks, etc. Clean eyes, nose, and throat daily with saline solution, regular eye drops, and nose drops. Use soap or common disinfectants to disinfect the patient's belongings and items.
Limit contact with people who are sick or suspected of having pink eye. People who are sick or suspected of having pink eye should limit contact with others.
People with signs of pink eye should go to a medical facility for examination, consultation, and timely treatment. Do not self-treat without instructions from medical staff to avoid serious complications.
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