Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye / Conjunctival Inflammation)
Conjunctivitis (pink eye, or conjunctival inflammation) is when the membrane covering your white eye gets red and swollen. pink eye is an infection or inflammation of the clear membrane covering the white of your eye. It's very contagious when caused by viruses or bacteria.
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Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye / Conjunctival Inflammation)
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Symptoms
- Red, irritated eyes
- Itchy, burning eyes
- Watery or crusty discharge
- Puffy eyelids
- Sensitivity to light
- Gritty feeling in eye
Causes
- Viral infection (often from cold)
- Bacterial infection
- Allergic reaction
- Chemical irritant
- Contact lens problems
- Very contagious in viral/bacterial forms
Treatments
- Antibiotic drops for bacterial
- Supportive care for viral
- Antihistamine drops for allergic
- Cool compresses to relieve
- Careful hand hygiene
- Keep away from others if contagious
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