Conjunctivitis symptoms, treatment, and recurrence! Complete guide to conjunctivitis

All my family members have severe allergic rhinitis, but among them, my symptoms were relatively mild. Suddenly, my rhinitis worsened, and during the change of seasons, my eyes became extremely dry and painful, almost to the point of falling out, so I visited an ophthalmologist. They said I also developed conjunctivitis caused by allergic rhinitis. I am sharing my experiences after the diagnosis of conjunctivitis.

What symptoms of conjunctivitis did you experience?

• There was a dull, aching pain around both eyes as if they were about to fall out.
• I kept feeling that my eyes were constantly dry.
• The white part of the eye appeared bloodshot and red.

How is conjunctivitis treatment carried out?

I was diagnosed at the ophthalmology clinic and prescribed two types of eye drops.
Relevo was instructed to be used three times a day and eye drops four times a day, and I followed the instructions properly.
It was good to set a specific time and alarm so I wouldn't forget.

3. What are the ways to treat conjunctivitis with home care?

Applying ice packs 3-4 times a day helps alleviate symptoms of conjunctivitis such as itching and swelling.
So I worked diligently, and it definitely had an effect.
And I diligently washed my hands and never rubbed or touched my eyes.
Usually, I wear contact lenses, but during treatment, I wore glasses.

Recurrent conjunctivitis can occur at any time.

I was diagnosed and treated once more for the same symptoms after initial conjunctivitis treatment.
It is conjunctivitis that occurs together with allergic rhinitis.
Be prepared mentally whenever the season changes and pollen is abundant.
If you have symptoms, you should visit the hospital as quickly as possible.

5. What is the expiration date for eye drops prescribed once?

Single-use eye drops should be used immediately and discarded.
I confirmed with the pharmacist that eye drops in a bottle like Relevo that I received a prescription for can be used for one month after opening.
You should confidently discard the eye drops if a month has passed since opening, regardless of the expiration date printed on the packaging.