Home Remedies for Eye Infections

1. Warm Compresses

This is one of the most effective remedies for styes or conjunctivitis. The heat from the warm compress increases blood circulation to the area and promotes healing. It also helps reduce pain and swelling and prevent further infection.

• Dip a clean, lint-free towel in hot water and wring out the excess liquid.
• Hold this warm, moist cloth on your closed eyelid for 5 minutes at a time.
• Repeat a few times more.
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• Clean any oily debris or scales collected on the eyelids or eyelashes using a clean cloth.
• Use this treatment several times a day until you feel better.

Note: If the infection is in both the eyes, use separate warm compresses for each eye.

2. Eyebright

Eyebright (euphrasia) is another effective herbal treatment for eye infections and irritation, especially conjunctivitis or pink eye.

The infection-fighting and fluid-drying power of eyebright speeds up the healing process and prevents spreading of the infection.

A 2007 study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine notes that euphrasia single-dose eye drops is effective for various conjunctival conditions.

• Simmer 1 teaspoon of eyebright herb in 1 cup of water for about 10 minutes. Allow it to cool, then strain it using a clean cheesecloth. Use this solution as an eye wash, a couple of times daily.
• You can also use homeopathy euphrasia 10% eye drops to get rid of eye irritation or inflammation. Put one drop in each eye a few times a day daily until the infection clears.