Conjunctivitis Complications
Health Encyclopedia: Conjunctivitis
Inflammation - conjunctiva; Pink eye
Treatment
Treatment of conjunctivitis depends on the cause.
Allergic conjunctivitis may respond to treatment for underlying allergies, or it may disappear on its own when the
Antibiotic medication, usually eye drops, is effective for bacterial conjunctivitis. Viral conjunctivitis will disappear on its own. T...
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Health Guide
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
...Keratoconjunctivitis sicca Prevention There is no way to prevent keratoconjunctivitis sicca. Complications can be prevented by use of wetting and lubricating drops and ointments. Read more »Trachoma
...Granular conjunctivitis; Egyptian ophthalmia Treatment Antibiotics can prevent long-term complications if used early in the infection. Antibiotics include erythromycin and... Read more »Neonatal conjunctivitis
...levels. Infants who do develop conjunctivitis and are quickly treated generally have good outcomes. Complications Perforation of the cornea Iritis (inflammation of the ... Read more »Neurogenic Pain: Can it be treated with Epidural Steroid Injections?
...(usually temporary) or a drop in blood pressure (dizziness). The lumbar injections have less chance of complications than the cervical injections. This fact is due to the smaller, confined space... Read more »Allergic conjunctivitis
...symptoms. However, the condition tends to recur if exposure to the offending agent continues. Complications There are no serious complications; persistent discomfort is common. ... Read more »Images
Medications
...1-866-234-2345. Medical Alert Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For... Read more »
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