Home Remedies for Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)

1. Cold or Warm Compresses

A cold compress is used mostly to ease the itching and swelling caused by pink eye, especially when caused by allergic conjunctivitis. Warm compresses also soothe the eyes. They also prevent the discharge from your eyes from drying on your eyelashes.

• Soak a clean cloth in hot or cold water and wring it out.
• Place the cloth on the affected eye.
• Leave it on for five to 10 minutes.
• Repeat the process three or four times a day.

Do not place the same cloth on both the eyes, especially if only one eye is infected.

2. Boric Acid

Boric acid is excellent for a number of eye problems like redness, dryness, a burning sensation, and tearing due to its mild antibacterial and antifungal properties. It also soothes eye irritation and cleanses the eyes.

• Boil a cup of water mixed with one teaspoon of boric acid (available as white powder or colorless crystals).
• Use it as an eyewash or apply it to the eye with a clean washcloth or cotton balls.
• Rinse your eyes with lukewarm water.
• Repeat two or three times a day.