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What Causes Pink Eye?
Conjunctivitis may be triggered by bacteria, an allergic reaction (to dust, pollen, smoke, fumes or chemicals) or, in the case of giant papillary conjunctivitis, a foreign body on the eye, typically a contact lens. Bacterial and viral systemic infections also may induce conjunctivitis.
Pink Eye Treatment
Avoidance. Your first line of defense is to avoid the cause of conjunctivitis. Both viral and bacterial conjunctivitis spread easily to others. Here are some tips to avoid spreading the conditions or re-infecting yourself:
Pink Eye Symptoms and Signs
The most obvious symptom of pink eye is, of course, a pink eye. The pink or red color is due to inflammation. Your eye may also hurt or itch.
How can you tell what type of pink eye you have? The way your eyes feel will give some clues:
Viral conjunctivitis usually affects only one eye and causes excessive eye watering and a light discharge.
Bacterial conjunctivitis affects both eyes and causes a heavy discharge, sometimes greenish.
Allergic conjunctivitis affects both eyes and causes itching and redness in the eyes and sometimes the nose, as well as excessive tearing.
Giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC) usually affects both eyes and causes contact lens intolerance, itching, a heavy discharge, tearing and red bumps on the underside of the eyelids.
To pinpoint the cause and then choose an appropriate treatment, your doctor will ask some questions, examine your eyes, and possibly collect a sample on a swab to send out for analysis. Give a careful account of the episode, because oftentimes your answers alone will reveal the diagnosis.The three most common types of conjunctivitis are: viral, allergic, and bacterial. Each requires different treatments. With the exception of the allergic type, conjunctivitis is typically contagious.
What is PINK EYE? - Pink eye / conjunctivitis is a general term referring to an irritation or infection of the membrane which covers the eye and the inside of the eyelid (conjunctiva). - Pink eye / conjunctivitis is quite common and involves all age groups. - Problems with the eye can be serious, so inspection by a doctor is necessary for a correct diagnosis. - Pink eye / conjunctivitis typically starts in one eye and may spread to the other. - Certain types of pink eye (Infectious conjunctivitis) are very contagious and steps must be made to avoid it's spread. - Infectious conjunctivitis is usually caused by bacteria or viruses. Fungi, parasites, and chlamydia may also be a cause of infectious conjunctivitis. - Noninfectious conjunctivitis is usually caused by allergies or mechanical irritants.—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 67.182.237.9 (talk • contribs) 01:23, 23 February 2006 (UTC).
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can this be considered an std?Qrc2006 09:36, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
- NO ! Although:
- neonatal conjunctivitis requires consideration if may be due to chlamydia acquired during vaginal delivery. But this is not being spread to the baby by engaging in sex, but it is a consequence and marker for STD in another individual (i.e. the mother).
- Gonorrhoeal infections from ejaculation over the face is apparently an occupational hazzard for prostitutes.
- But neither of these makes conjunctivitis primarily a STD. David Ruben Talk 13:18, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
