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Conjunctivitis (Pink
Eye)
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation or infection
of the conjunctiva, which is the clear mucous
membrane that lines the outside of the eye and
the inner eyelids. This type of inflammation
and/or infection is usually caused by a virus or
a bacteria.
Common symptoms of conjunctivitis can include
redness, itching, watering, puffy eyelids,
blurry vision, light sensitivity, or a mucous
discharge. Bacterial conjunctivitis is more
common than viral, although viral conjunctivitis
is extremely contagious and easily transmitted
amongst family members. Children tend to get
conjunctivitis more frequently than adults.
In order to help prevent an infection, it is
important to keep your hands clean through
careful washing and to avoid other people with
conjunctivitis. If your eye is infected, do not
touch the eye or eyelid, as this will likely
spread the infection to the other eye or another
person. It is recommended that women dispose of
any used eye makeup and purchase new makeup to
avoid contaminating the eyes again.
Eyedrops are usually prescribed to treat
conjunctivitis and relieve any discomfort from
the infection. It is important to follow your
doctor's instructions and maintain all your
appointments to keep the infection from
spreading or worsening into a more serious and
complicated problem.
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