Acute Conjunctivitis. Sometimes the surface of the eyeball and the under side of the eyelids become inflamed from exposure to dust and germs. At first the eyes are red eye, dry, and burning. Later there may be pus and watery secretion. During sleep this material dries, making the lashes stick together.

Acute Conjunctivitis Treatment:
apply warm, moist compresses several times a day, using the saturated solution of boric acid mentioned above. More severe cases should be treated by physician, especially if there is any ulceration of the cornea of front of the eye.

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