Condition
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.
Video Overview
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye / Conjunctival Inflammation)
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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