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Conjunctivitis

I have got a bad dose of conjunctivitis!

It started on Saturday and my eyes are red raw and sore.
After visiting the doctor, he only recommended Optrex for infected eyes.

What I want to know, if anyone has had this, how long does it take to clear up???

I am going on holiday on friday and I don't want to get on the plane looking like Dracula!!!!

funnygirl Mon 22/09/08 15:27

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daniela31
Mon 22/09/08
15:30

call in at your local chemist, ask to see the pharmacist, show him your eyes and ask if there is anything he recommends.
I'm sure there is some cream you can buy to put on at night before you go to bed.

funnygirl
Mon 22/09/08
15:34

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Thanks Daniela, at the moment I am prowling the streets in dark glasses and trying to be incognito!!!

I will try that because I just don't trust Optrex!!

jane1098
Mon 22/09/08
15:41

There is an old wives tale I believe in and thats
"cold used teabags"
Just soak your eyes with a teabag on each eye. Rinse away the tea around your eyes coz the tea may stain.
It cools your eyes too.
Me and my family have used this remedy for years.....even the cat when he was a kitten (RIP)

In my opinion its the best remedy.

Good luck and have a great holiday ;-)

funnygirl
Mon 22/09/08
16:05

Question Author

Why thanks Jane!

I am gonna save our teabags for my eyes!!

My son thinks he's getting now.

jane1098
Mon 22/09/08
16:09

Give him a teabag to stick on his eye anyway. It'll keep infection away and he can be like Mummy.......bless :-)

Really hope it works for you funny x

sqad617
Mon 22/09/08
16:53

2 main types:
a) allergic conjunctivitis
b) infective conjunctivitis.
The fomer needs anti-allergic treatment and the second antibiotic drops or cream. Sometimes difiicult to distinguish thetwo, but sound like allergic type.If Optrex doesn't work, then the chemist will give you antihistamine drops.

Le Chat
Mon 22/09/08
20:24

Your Dr is a dick for recommending Optrex. You need a prescription of anti-inflammatory eye drops...especially as you are going on holiday.

sqad617
Tue 23/09/08
10:11

I object to Le Chat describing your doctor as a "dick" He has had 6yrs of medical training followed by at least 2yrs of post graduate training. His diagnosis and treatment may or may not be appropriate, but calling him a "dick" emphasis the breakdpwn of respect in our society shown to many of the professions.
Conjunctivitis may be difficult ti diagnose with certainty, allergic or bacterial and with this doubt Optrex would seem an appropriate treatment.

Le Chat
Tue 23/09/08
19:40

sqad617 - You should try the 'News' or 'Religion' sections if you think my use of the word 'dick' is offensive!

filthiestfis
Wed 24/09/08
03:44

I agree with sqad617.

Le Chat
Wed 24/09/08
20:05

Well we'll just have to hope that she goes on holiday with well eyes then before you dismiss my statement. We'll probably never know though.....

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