Conjunctivitis
Description of Conjunctivitis
Definition
Conjunctivitis is the medical name for pink eye. It involves inflammation of the outer layer of the eye and inside of the eyelid.
Signs and Symptoms
Common symptoms include:
1. Swelling
2. Itching
3. Burning
4. Discharge
5. Redness
Causes and Risk Factors
Common causes include:
1. Bacterial or viral infection
2. Allergies
3. Substances that cause irritation
4. Contact lens products, eye drops, or eye ointments
Pinkeye usually does not affect vision. Infectious pink eye can easily spread from one person to another.
Treatment
The infection will clear in most cases without medical care, but bacterial pinkeye needs treatment with antibiotic eye drops or ointment.
NIH: National Eye Institute
Frequently Asked Questions about Conjunctivitis
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