- Conjunctivitis
- Styes
- Blepharitis
- Infections Of The Cornea
- How To Prevent Eye Infections
An eye infection can leave you with itchy, swollen eyes. But honey, euphrasia, chamomile, and ginkgo biloba can help with conjunctivitis. A warm compress and a clove or chamomile eyewash can be used to treat styes. If you have blepharitis (where the edges of your eyelids get inflamed), massage and clean your eyelids regularly and try baby shampoo or tea tree oil.
When organisms like bacteria or viruses infect your eyes, they can get red and swollen. What can you do about this? Treatment for an eye infection can vary depending on its cause. So here’s a look at some common eye infections and how you can deal with them.