Signs Your Cat May Have an Eye Infection
Conjunctivitis In Dogs
Conjunctivitis, also known as pinkeye or red eye, is as common in dogs as it is in humans. It's an itchy inflammation of the tissue that coats the eye and the lining of the eyelids, called the conjunctiva.
Conjunctivitis can happen at any age, by itself or because of another eye problem.
While just one eye is typically affected, conjunctivitis can spread to both.
SymptomsAt the first sign of these symptoms, it's best to take your dog to the vet. They can tell what type of conjunctivitis you're dealing with and how to treat it. Plus, your dog may have a more serious condition that could cause blindness if left untreated. It's important that you don't try to treat an undiagnosed eye condition yourself, as medication for one condition may aggravate another.
Common TypesAllergic Conjunctivitis
This allergic reaction is often seasonal and not contagious.
Causes
Treatments
Viral Conjunctivitis
This is caused by a virus, spreads easily, and can take up to 3 weeks to get better.
Symptoms
Treatments
Bacterial Conjunctivitis
This type is also very contagious.
Causes
Treatments
WebMD Veterinary Reference
SourcesSOURCES:
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine: "General Ophthalmic Conditions."
CDC: "Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)."
Medline Plus: "Allergic Conjunctivitis."
K9 Wellbeing: "Dog Conjunctivitis."
Johns Hopkins Medicine: "Allergic Conjunctivitis."
American Optometric Association: "Conjunctivitis."
International Guide Dog Federation: "Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)."
© 2022 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.Mozambique Man Goes Blind After Using Urine To Treat Conjunctivitis
Africa News of Thursday, 21 March 2024
Source: bbc.Com
2024-03-21
Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is an irritation or inflammation of the conjunctiva
A man in Mozambique has gone blind after using traditional medicine and urine to cure conjunctivitis.
Babu Aiuba is currently receiving treatment at the Central Hospital of Quelimane.
He told local reporters he had contracted haemorrhagic conjunctivitis earlier this month.
"I washed my eyes with soap and urine," he said.
Mr Aiuba said this was "a practice of people in the neighbourhood".
But this only made his eye worse. He eventually lost his sight.
Ophthalmologist Eugénia Cavele said the use of traditional medicines made the bacterial conjunctivitis progress to blindness.
"I would like to warn everyone who has symptoms or signs of conjunctivitis not to use substances that are not scientifically proven and not to self-medicate, as this can lead to stages of blindness," Mr Cavele said.
This is the first case of blindness caused by traditional treatment since haemorrhagic conjunctivitis broke out in Mozambique.
Haemorrhagic conjunctivitis now affects almost all Mozambican provinces, including the capital, Maputo.
Authorities have also reported cases of conjunctivitis at the Maputo Provincial Penitentiary Establishment.
At least 270 inmates of the prison are infected.
Conjunctivitis outbreaks have also hit several other countries in east and southern Africa.
Mozambique
Posted at 17:17 20 Mar17:17 20 Mar
Jose Tembe
BBC News, Maputo
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Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is an irritation or inflammation of the conjunctiva, which covers the white part of the eyeball (file photo)Image caption: Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is an irritation or inflammation of the conjunctiva, which covers the white part of the eyeball (file photo)A man in Mozambique has gone blind after using traditional medicine and urine to cure conjunctivitis.
Babu Aiuba is currently receiving treatment at Central Hospital of Quelimane.
He told local reporters he had contracted haemorrhagic conjunctivitis earlier this month.
"I washed my eyes with soap and urine," he said.
Mr Aiuba said this was "a practice of people in the neighbourhood".
But this only made his eye worse. He eventually lost his sight.
Ophthalmologist Eugénia Cavele said the use of traditional medicines made the bacterial conjunctivitis progress to blindness.
"I would like to warn everyone who has symptoms or signs of conjunctivitis not to use substances that are not scientifically proven and not to self-medicate, as this can lead to stages of blindness," Mr Cavele said.
This is the first case of blindness caused by traditional treatment since haemorrhagic conjunctivitis broke out in Mozambique.
Haemorrhagic conjunctivitis now affects almost all Mozambican provinces, including the capital, Maputo.
Authorities have also reported cases of conjunctivitis at the Maputo Provincial Penitentiary Establishment.
At least 270 inmates of the prison are infected.
Conjunctivitis outbreaks have also hit several other countries in east and southern Africa.
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