Authored by Dr Harsh Sharma, Edited and Peer Reviewed by Dr. Pooja Sharma

Published July 29, 2023, Last updated July 29, 2023

Conjunctivitis of the eyes means inflammation of the conjunctiva in the eyes. This may be due to a viral infection, a bacterial infection or an allergy. The allergic conjunctivitis is different from the bacterial or viral one as it does not spread from one person to another. The following 5 homeopathic medicines for infectious conjunctivitis or Eye Flu are very effective-

1. Allium Cepa
2. Argentum Nitricum
3. Belladonna
4. Euphrasia
5. Pulsatilla

Before we come to the details of the symptoms that indicate the usage of a particular medicine, let us understand infectious conjunctivitis or eye flu a little better.

What is Conjunctivitis?

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid and the eyeball. ‘Pink Eye’ is another name for conjunctivitis as the eyes become reddish or rather pinkish because of the inflammation. The white part of the eye becomes red or pinkish in color due to the inflammation. This inflammation may be present in both the eyes or in one eye. The infectious variety of conjunctivitis or the eye flu often starts in one eye and then spreads to the other eye.

Causes of Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis can happen due to an allergy or infection by a virus or bacteria. When the conjunctivitis happens due to an allergy, we call it allergic conjunctivitis. Such cases do not spread from one person to another.  In case, the inflammation occurs due to a virus or bacteria, it is contagious and can spread from one person to another. This is the most important difference between the allergic conjunctivitis and the contagious variety or the eye flu. Another difference is that the allergic conjunctivitis lasts as long as the weather is hot, while the bacterial or viral conjunctivitis gets better in a few days. Here, we are talking of the contagious or the infectious variety of conjunctivitis.

Symptoms of Conjunctivitis

The most common symptoms of eye flu or the contagious or the infectious conjunctivitis are as follows-

• Pink or reddish eyes
• Watery discharge from the eyes
• Pus like thick and sticky discharge from eyes which may be greenish or yellowish in color
• Swelling of the eyelids
• Photophobia or sensitivity of the eyes to light
• Agglutination of the eyelids, more so in the morning
• Cold or running nose may also be present along with infection in eyes
• Sand or a foreign body feeling in the eye which forces the patient to rub his or her eyes

Homeopathic Treatment of Conjunctivitis

Homeopathy is very effective for the treatment of conjunctivitis. It is able to stop the disease in its course. The homeopathic medicines have proved very effective in all cases of conjunctivitis, whether bacterial or viral. These medicines reduce the inflammation and swelling in the eye.

5 Best Homeopathic medicines for Conjunctivitis

The following 5 homeopathic medicines for conjunctivitis or eye flu are very effective in its treatment. They have proved their worth in thousands of cases. This does not in any way mean that these are the only medicines that one needs to treat all cases of conjunctivitis. Many cases need different medicines but that depends upon the symptoms of the individual case.

1. Allium Cepa – One of the best homeopathic medicines for eye flue with bland discharge

2. Argentum Nitricum – One of the best medicines for conjunctivitis with agglutination of eyelids

3. Belladonna – One of the best homeopathic remedies for conjunctivitis with blood shot eyes

4. Euphrasia – One of the best homeopathic medicines for eye flu with acrid discharge

5. Pulsatilla – One of the best homeopathic remedies for conjunctivitis with thick discharge

Here, I am giving a few indications that point to the usage of these individual medicines. These are just pointers and need more extensive study of the medicines and the matching of the symptoms of the patient with those of the medicines to get the best results.

1. Allium Cepa – One of the best medicines for conjunctivitis with bland discharge and burning in eyes

When there is bland discharge from the eyes, Allium Cepa is one of the best homeopathic medicines for conjunctivitis. The eyes burn but the discharge is bland. Allium Cepa is the humble onion present in your kitchen. Everyone is familiar with the burning that it causes while cutting an onion. The symptoms are similar. One gets running nose and watery discharge from the eyes. There is redness in the eyes along with burning. Eyes become sensitive to light.

2. Argentum Nitricum – One of the best homeopathic remedies for eye flu with agglutination of eyelids

When there is agglutination of the eyelids, Argentum Nitricum is one of the best homeopathic medicines for conjunctivitis. There is photophobia in a warm room. Conjunctiva swells greatly and there is abundant purulent discharge from the eyes.

3. Belladonna – One of the best homeopathic remedies for conjunctivitis with blood shot eyes

When the eyes become blood red, Belladonna is one of the best homeopathic remedies for conjunctivitis. Fiery redness of the eyes is common in patients. There is a sense of anxiety present in patients who need Belladonna. The symptoms appear suddenly from nowhere and reach a peak. Eyes swell and protrude. There is burning in the eyes and one cannot tolerate light in any form.

4. Euphrasia – One of the best homeopathic medicines for conjunctivitis with acrid discharge

When there is acrid discharge from the eyes, Euphrasia is one of the best homeopathic medicines for eye flu or conjunctivitis. The eyes water all the time but the key indication is that the discharge is acrid and tends to burn off the skin where it comes in contact. There is swelling of the eyelids. Mucous sticks to the cornea and one keeps on blinking the eyes frequently to get rid of it.

5. Pulsatilla – One of the best homeopathic remedies for conjunctivitis with thick greenish discharge

When there is thick greenish discharge from eyes, Pulsatilla is one of the best homeopathic remedies for eye flu or conjunctivitis. The discharge is thick and bland. There is itching and burning in eyes. Patient feels worse in warm room or air and better in cold air.