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   What causes pink eye?

   • Pink eye is an inflammation of the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid and eyeball. This membrane is called the conjunctiva. When small blood vessels in the conjunctiva become swollen and irritated, they're more visible. This is what causes the whites of the eyes to appear reddish or pink. Pink eye also is called conjunctivitis.

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   What are the risk factors for pink eye?

   • Risk factors for pink eye include: Exposure to someone infected with the viral or bacterial form of conjunctivitis. Exposure to something you're allergic to, for allergic conjunctivitis. Using contact lenses, especially extended-wear lenses.

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   What is pink eye & how does it affect your eyes?

   • Pink eye causes redness, itching, pain, burning, discharge, and swelling in and around the eyes. It might make your vision blurry and make you sensitive to light, but you’ll still be able to see. Pink eye can happen to anyone, regardless of age, but it's common in children.

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   Mar 29, 2024 · Causes. Causes of pink eye include: Viruses. Bacteria. Allergies. A chemical splash in the eye. A foreign object in the eye. In newborns, a blocked tear duct. Viral and bacterial conjunctivitis. Most cases of pink eye are caused by adenovirus but also can be caused by other viruses, including herpes simplex virus and varicella-zoster virus.

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   Pink eye is inflammation of the conjunctiva, a clear membrane layer that covers parts of your eyes and the inside of your eyelids. This condition is extremely common, partly because it happens for so many different reasons. Many of those reasons are also common. Pink eye can be acute (short-term), meaning it lasts under four weeks.

4. www.webmd.com › eye-health › eye-health-conjunctivitisPink Eye (Conjunctivitis): Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - WebMD

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   Apr 9, 2024 · Several things could be to blame, but the most common causes of pink eye are: Viruses, including the kind that causes the common cold. Bacteria. Allergens such as pollen, dust, or...

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   • Only children get pink eye. Fact: Pink eye affects both children and adults. There are three types of pink eye (bacterial, viral and allergic) and they can affect people of all ages.
   • Pink eye is transmitted by direct contact. Fact: Pink eye that is caused by bacteria or virus is highly contagious. It can spread from person to person both by direct contact with an infected eye and by touching surfaces contaminated with someone's pink eye germs.
   • Pink eye is highly contagious. Fact: Not all types of pink eye are contagious. Allergic pink eye is not contagious at all. Bacterial pink eye can be spread to another person from the time you develop symptoms until about 48 hours after starting antibiotic treatment.
   • Pink eye always requires antibiotic treatment. Fact: If bacteria is causing your pink eye, your doctor can give you a prescription for antibiotics to help shorten the course of infection.

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   Nov 15, 2023 · The most common symptoms of pink eye are: Pink or red eyes. Itchy or burning eyes. Watery eyes. White, yellow, or green fluid (discharge) coming from your eyes. Crust along your eyelids or eyelashes, which may keep your eyes from opening when you wake up. Pink eye may also cause: Swollen eyelids.

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   Apr 25, 2023 · Conjunctivitis can be caused by a virus, bacteria or by allergies. Bacterial and viral conjunctivitis are easily spread from person to person. Allergic conjunctivitis is not contagious. Viral conjunctivitis is the most common type of conjunctivitis. This type of pink eye is very contagious and often spreads through schools and other crowded places.

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   Feb 17, 2022 · Bacterial pink eye is caused by staphylococcal or streptococcal bacteria. It typically occurs due to things like touching your eyes with unclean hands, sharing makeup, or having physical...