Sore Eyes

Fallacy: Sore eyes can be treated with mother's milk.

Fact: Despite the many innovations in science, some people still cling to old beliefs and practices. They can't easily accept that most of those beliefs were just mostly based on coincidence, usually brought about by the ignorance and gullibility of old folk. One such practice is the use of mother's milk instead of a doctor's-prescribe medicine to treat sore eyes. The milk is obtained from a lactating mother, into a dropper, then apply regularly on eyes. However, ophthalmologists (physician that specialize in the diseases of the eye) say that each regimen just pose more harm than cure.
Sore eyes or red eyes or in the medical term, conjunctivitis, in the inflammation of conjunctiva due to infection, allergy, mechanical irritation. Conjunctiva is the mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelids and forepart of the eyeballs.
Milk is a fluid secreted by the mammary glands of females for the nourishment of their young. Mother's milk is prescribed for babies up to 2 years because it contains essential nutrients and antibodies. However., there is no scientific evidence that mother's milk has components potent enough to kill conjunctivitis-causing microorganisms. Usually a physician will prescribe chloramphenicol or any anti infective eye drops as medication for sore eyes.
So next time you catch the red eyes don't go looking for a lactating mother. It is more advisable to get the res out by visiting an ophthalmologists