Sometimes it is also called as pink eyes or conjunctivitis. A person with sore eyes suffers from red, watery and itchy eyes. It may also result in swelling. It is caused by bacteria or virus which comes from the person who is infected with conjunctivitis. If you are infected, avoid contact with other people as it is contagious. This article gives some of the natural cures to treat sore eyes.
Natural cure for sore eyes
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Some people use eye drops or medicines to treat this infection. While others prefer to use natural sources. Following are some natural ways or methods to reduce this problem:
- When you are infected with conjunctivitis, you can use the following recipe to minimize the redness and itchiness you are experiencing.
- Take a clean bowl and pour some cow milk into it. Soak a cotton wad in this milk. Sprinkle potash alum powder on a cotton wad. Close your eyes and then place wet cotton wad over the infected eye for few minutes.
- Grind coriander leaves and extract its juice. Put two drops of extract in the infected eyes. Do it at least two times a day. It helps to reduce itchiness.
- Chamomile tea is one of the best natural remedy for conjunctivitis. Soak this tea in warm water, usually the way you make tea. Wash your eyes with this liquid, it helps to relieve the redness and itchiness.
- Aloe vera also helps to cure this infection. Place aloe vera extract in cold water. Then soak a piece of cloth in aloe vera water mixture and wipe the infected eyes with it.
- Diet also plays an important role to relieve you from infection. Drink lots of carrot juice and vegetable juices. It is a good healing process.
Above are the natural cures for sore eyes. If this infection is not treated soon, talk to your doctor.
