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Otherwise known as pink eye, conjunctivitis is what occurs when the eyelid membrane, the conjunctiva, becomes inflamed. The eyelid membrane is transparent, and when it is irritated, becomes pink or red.
Both a bacterial or a viral inflammation may occur to cause the irritation. Allergies are another common cause of conjunctivitis. The common symptoms of pink eye are a discharge or crustiness of the eye, which causes difficulty when trying to open. The overall will feel irritated, as though there was piece of dirt in it. Tearing and itchiness are also common symptoms.
Pink eye is very contagious, so see a doctor as quickly as possible. Conjunctivitis can remain contagious for up to a two week period, so wash hands often to limit the potential of spreading it.
If a baby has pink eye, it is probably the result of a blocked tear duct. If the case is that of an adult, it could have been caused by bacteria that entered the eye via hand or other methods. Pink eye can also be the result of a virus.
How is it treated ? In order to relieve the uncomfortable itchiness, a warm compress may help. If the pink eye is a viral conjunctivitis, then it must simply be allowed to run its course. In fact, the virus may spread from one eye to the other. This may take one to two weeks before fully clearing up.
Antibiotic eye drops can help bacterial conjunctivitis, and they usually work within a few days. Symptoms will clear quickly. An ointment may be suggested for children, but may cause blurred vision temporarily. Blurred vision could last up to 20 minutes. A warm compress may also help the itchiness of bacterial conjunctivitis.
If the pink eye has been the result of an allergic reaction, then eye drops are typically suggested and prescribed. Antihistamines or allergy medications may also be prescribed. A cold compress may help the itchiness. Dispose of any possibly infected contact lenses. Suspend wearing any lenses until the doctor advises and symptoms have fully cleared up. Contacts should be cleansed properly after each usage, and make sure a new lens case is purchased, if the case has the possibility of being infected.
Brief summary: Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the membrane of the eyelid, causing it to be pink or red. Otherwise known as pink eye, it may be caused from allergies, a viral infection, a bacterial infection, or if in a baby, a clogged tear duct. If the conjunctivitis is viral, it will need to run its course. Bacterial infections may be treated with drops.
Warm compresses will aid in itchiness for both. Allergy inflicted conjunctivitis may be treated with eye drops or allergy medication. A cold compress is recommended. Symptoms will typically clear within a few days of the treatment.
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