Conjunctivitis (pink eye) Causes, symptoms, & treatment

1. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) Causes, symptoms, & treatment

Conjunctivitis
(pink eye)
Causes, symptoms,
& treatment

2. What causes conjunctivitis?

Bacteria (bacterial conjunctivitis)
Viruses (viral conjunctivitis)
Allergies (allergic conjunctivitis)
Irritants (irritant conjunctivitis)

3. What are the typical symptoms of conjunctivitis?

The symptoms differ based on the cause
the inflammation, but the most typical include:
Yellow-green discharge
red eyes
burning eyes
painful eyes (esp. bacterial form)
Blurred vision
Increased sensitivity to light
Increased tear production
Crusting of eyelids or lashes
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4. How is conjunctivitis treated ?

The treatment usually depends on the cause:
Bacteria: antibiotics ( in the form of eye drops, ointments, or pills); removal of crust
with a wet cotton wool
Viruses: strict code of hygiene
Allergy: identification of the trigger of allergy ; anti-allergy eye drops; cool
compresses
Irritant: irrigation
!Complications are rare, but may include inflammation in the cornea and
secondary infections (meningitis).

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