How long does a parakeet live? On average, parakeets live anywhere from five to 15 years, although it is common for the pets to survive upwards of 20 years with proper care. A number of dietary factors contribute to the life expectancy of parakeets.
Medications used in the treatment of viral conjunctivitis include the following: Topical artificial tears - 4-8 times per day, for 1-3 weeks. Topical vasoconstrictor/antihistamine - 4 times per day, for severe itching. Topical steroids - For pseudomembranes and subepithelial infiltrates.
Acute conjunctivitis can be caused by numerous bacteria. Symptoms are hyperemia, lacrimation, irritation, and discharge. Diagnosis is clinical. Treatment is with topical antibiotics, augmented by systemic antibiotics in more serious cases. Most bacterial conjunctivitis is acute; chronic bacterial conjunctivitis may be caused by Chlamydia and rarely Moraxella. Chlamydial conjunctivitis includes trachoma (see Trachoma) and adult or neonatal inclusion conjunctivitis.