Patients with red eye need to maintain strict eye hygiene and use medication as prescribed to promote recovery, but recovery is usually not immediate.
Red eye is a common ophthalmic infection, also known as acute conjunctivitis, which is caused by pathogens infecting the conjunctival tissue due to a lack of eye hygiene. Patients need to maintain strict eye hygiene and avoid rubbing the eyes any further to avoid further aggravation of the infection.
Patients also need to follow the doctor’s instructions to use antibiotic eye drops treatment, such as tobramycin eye drops, ganciclovir eye drops, acyclovir eye drops, etc., to control inflammation, relieve eye discomfort.
Patients with acute conjunctivitis are advised to seek prompt medical attention to assess their condition and follow medical advice.