Conjunctivitis is still quite common in infants and young children. Children often like to put their hands in their mouths or eyes, so it is easy to cause conjunctivitis. In addition, children have poor resistance and are easily infected. Sometimes, conjunctivitis is even more difficult to prevent. Let's learn about whether childhood conjunctivitis can heal on its own.
Can children's conjunctivitis heal on its own
Whether pediatric conjunctivitis can heal on its own depends on the situation. Generally speaking, neonatal conjunctivitis can heal on its own, so there is no need to worry too much. Just keep scrubbing slowly with clean water. Allergic conjunctivitis can slowly heal as long as it is kept away from allergens. After the treatment of conjunctivitis, it takes about 1-2 weeks for the symptoms to disappear. The length of time varies depending on the patient, and the correct treatment is the most crucial. A good treatment method can not only promote early recovery, but also alleviate the patient's pain.
Is the harm of childhood conjunctivitis significant
1. If acute conjunctivitis becomes chronic, it will persist for a long time without healing, causing foreign body sensation, eye fatigue and discomfort. If this continues for a long time, it will seriously affect normal life. Severe conjunctivitis can also cause upper eyelid ptosis, eyelid ball adhesions, etc.
2. The harm of chronic conjunctivitis is great. When it occurs, it can affect normal life. If not taken seriously, it can also be transmitted to others.
3. Chronic conjunctivitis is mainly divided into two categories: infectious and non infectious. Infectious conjunctivitis is an inflammation caused by pathogenic microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, chlamydia, fungi, etc. The harm of chronic conjunctivitis is mainly related to the environment and eye habits.
Because children have a high metabolism and a lot of eye secretions, they are easily infected if they do not pay attention to hygiene. Therefore, it is crucial to pay attention to children's hygiene in daily life, and at the same time, help them develop good hygiene habits. If they accidentally suffer from conjunctivitis, they should pay more attention to eye hygiene, otherwise it will be more serious.
