How to treat corneal inflammation of the eye
Disease description:
My eyes have been tearing constantly for the past couple of days, and they've also been hurting severely. After a hospital examination, I was diagnosed with keratitis. However, I don't want to use eye drops for treatment. I would like to know what the best way is to treat keratitis.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Shuai
Treatment for keratitis mainly includes the following aspects:
1. Avoiding allergens: If keratitis is caused by allergies, exposure to allergens such as contact lenses should be avoided.
2. Maintaining personal hygiene: Keep the eyes and hands clean, and avoid rubbing the eyes directly with hands to reduce the risk of infection.
3. Irrigation with saline solution: Under professional medical guidance, use normal saline to rinse the eyes to help remove secretions and pathogens.
4. Medication: Choose appropriate eye drops or ointments based on the underlying cause. For example, ofloxacin eye drops may be used for bacterial keratitis. In severe cases or when topical treatment is ineffective, oral antibiotics or other medications may be prescribed.
