Conjunctivitis is usually an inflammatory disease of the conjunctiva caused by the patient’s conjunctival tissues being in constant contact with the outside world and being exposed to various external stimuli and infections.
Under normal circumstances, the conjunctiva has a certain defense ability, but when the defense function is weakened or the external pathogenic factors increase (bacteria, viruses, allergies, etc.), it is easy to cause inflammation of the conjunctival tissues, resulting in patients with conjunctivitis. In addition to this, irritation from wind, dust, smoke, as well as electric arcs, strong ultraviolet rays from sunlamps, and snow reflections can also cause conjunctivitis.
Conjunctivitis occurs most often in warm and humid seasons. As bacteria and viruses are easy to reproduce, they can be transmitted to each other through the patient’s towels, toys, or public baths and swimming pools, and can also easily become prevalent in homes, schools, and public places, making it a seasonal infectious disease.
Everyday patients can prevent the disease by washing their hands regularly, taking precautions in public places, and using swimming goggles when swimming to relieve eye discomfort. In addition, during the peak season of acute conjunctivitis, patients should suspend swimming and other activities. If there are patients with acute conjunctivitis at home, daily necessities (such as towels, soap, etc.) should be used separately.
Patients with conjunctivitis are advised to seek prompt medical attention to assess their condition and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.