How to Treat Eye Virus Naturally

Prompt medical attention is required when eye infections occur as a result from viruses that enter the eye, causing discoloration, swelling, irritation, and vision problems. Eye viruses, for example, can cause the common pinkeye, or conjunctivitis, which is a condition that caused by a virus that produces redness and swelling in and around the eye. Antibiotics and medical procedures are effective in treating these infections, but natural and homeopathic remedies can work just as well in mild to moderate cases. Seek out the professional opinion of a specialist in order to properly determine the specific eye infection as well as the underlying causes of an eye infection.

Things You'll Need

• Washcloth
• Eye drops
• Herbal eye wash
• Chamomile tea
• Homeopathic medications

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Instructions

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  Naturally treat eye viruses by making a cool compress. Take a small washcloth and dampen it with cool water. Compress on the infected eye for 1 to 2 minutes, three to four times a day. A compress will speed up recovery by alleviating irritation and removing particle debris that may enter the eye.

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  Use an over-the-counter artificial tear solution to relieve itchiness and irritation. Remove any contact lenses while using tear drops. Never share eye drops to prevent spreading the infection.

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  Wash the eyes out with quality herbal eyewash. Cleanse the eyes and the parts around the eyes several times a day before applying antibiotic ointments or creams. Wash the eyes with chamomile or goldenseal to treat pink eye or blepharitis, a condition caused by bacterial infections that swells and reddens the eyelids and the skin around the eye.

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  Use vitamin supplements to treat eye viruses. Vitamins A, C, and the mineral zinc promote the overall health of the eyes. The natural healing ability of Vitamin A can be further bolstered by the presence of the essential element zinc, treating eye infections and their symptoms.

  These supplements not only treat infections, but stop them from reoccurring. These essential vitamins and mineral improve the immunity to fight off the underlying causes of eye infections. Take 1,000 mg of Vitamin C, three times daily for four weeks and 25,000 IU's of vitamin A, twice daily for one week. Take 30 grams a day of zinc to lessen the severity of eye symptoms.

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  Use homeopathic medications to treat eye viruses. Depending on the severity and type of eye infections, dosage and homeopathic medications need to be accessed by a professional homeopathic practitioner. The most common homeopathic remedies that can treat an array of eye infections are: Euphrasia (treats pink eye and eye infections caused by measles), Belladonna (treats eye pain and sensitivity to light), Mercurius (treats eye discoloration and discharge), Rhus tox. (treats eye pus), and Argentum Nitricum (treats pink eye and irritation caused by bacteria)

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  Chamomile tea and herb has healing properties that can treat eye viruses. Pour two or three tsp. of dried chamomile into a cup of hot water. Let cool. Consume daily into eye virus symptoms have improved.

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  Proper hygiene is very important to prevent the eye virus from infecting others. Never share towels, pillow cases, or wash clothes. Limit eye make-up and contact lenses use until eye is completely healed. Make sure to care and to clean contact lenses with the appropriate solution to avoid future eye infections. Dispose of contacts according to the manufacturer's instructions. Limit sun exposure; too much sun exposure can damage the eye's protective layer--leaving the eye susceptible to eye viruses and infections.