Eyebright is an excellent herbal remedy for such acutes as this, and even works pretty well as a homoeopathic remedy too. It is called Euphrasia. I sometimes use it in 12c as a first aid remedy, but the herbal is also fine.

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David Kempson.<br />Dip.Homoeopathic Medicine.<br />Lecturer Australian College of Natural Therapies (Brisbane Campus)<br />Member AHA, AROH, HMA<br />Member Australian Homoeopathic Association. Member#0442.