HYPERAEMIA OF THE CONJUNCTIVA !
WHAT IS HYPERAEMIA ?
Hyperaemia means Congestion .
Hyperaemia of the Conjunctiva means congestion of Conjunctival Vessels.
What are it's Causes ?
Following are the Causes of Congestion of Conjunctival Vessels :
- Reflexly due to a foreign body in the Conjunctival sac.
- Occupation in bad hygienic condition particularly in dusty atmosphere.
- Error of refraction.
- Reflex irritation from nose.
- General condition like Gout. Symptoms : There is a sense of discomfort in the form of a foreign body sensation or sensation of grittiness and feeling of irritation in the eyes. Treatment : 1. Removal of the cause. 2. Astringent drops like Zinc Sulphate half percent with acid boric one percent drop, three times a day.