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Question #17670
77 days ago
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i drop for eye flu - #17670

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I am trying to figure out what’s going on with my eyes — they’ve been feeling super itchy and watery, ugh! I went to my doc after a week of this and they said it’s probably eye flu. I thought eye flu? I drop for eye flu, right? But like, I don’t even know what it really means. They prescribed me some drops but I keep wondering if there’s more to this i drop for eye flu stuff. I notice the irritation gets worse at night and some days I'm so sensitive to light, kinda ridiculous! Also, my friend mentioned that her kid had eye flu last year and they had to do all these crazy things with warm compresses and stuff, which made me worry if I should be doing that too while taking the drops. I really wanna make sure I’m doing the right thing because it's super annoying. Can anyone here share what else I should know about i drop for eye flu, like how long do I have to take these drops? Also, should I be worried about it spreading to others or is this just something that’ll pass if I keep using the drops? Really appreciate any help or tips anyone has!

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Eye flu generally refers to conjunctivitis, which can cause symptoms like itchiness, redness, and sensitivity to light. It sounds like your doctor prescribed eye drops, which are commonly used to relieve symptoms and tackle the infection, especially if it’s bacterial. Viral conjunctivitis, though, might not respond to antibiotics and often resolves on its own with supportive care. The eye drops might contain an antihistamine if allergies are involved or a corticosteroid to reduce inflammation. It’s essential to follow the doctor’s directions on how long to use the drops—typically, you’ll continue until symptoms improve or as instructed on the prescription. During this time, avoid touching or rubbing your eyes to prevent further irritation and reduce the risk of spreading it to the other eye or other people. Because conjunctivitis can be contagious, it’s crucial to maintain good hygiene by washing your hands regularly, not sharing towels or washcloths, and cleaning pillowcases frequently. Regarding warm compresses, they can be soothing and help to clear away some of the discharge. Just be careful with whatever you use to apply the compress–ensure everything is clean to avoid introducing new bacteria to the eyes. The condition should gradually improve over days to a couple of weeks. If your symptoms worsen or don’t start to improve soon, a follow-up with your doctor is a good idea to reassess the situation and ensure the treatment is appropriate.

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