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Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)

Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, is an irritation or infection that causes inflammation to the outer layer of the eye. It causes a distinctive pink coloration, and is usually uncomfortable.

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What home remedy can you use for kittens gooie eye?

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Warm salt water. Get a tissue or some cotton--wet this with the solution and gently rub over the kittens eyes. You will need to do this 3 times a day until the eyes start clearing up. You should see improvement in a couple of days.

Why do some guinea pigs have red eyes?

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The colour of the eyes depend on the amount of pigmentation present on the iris. Guinea pigs that have red eyes have no pigementation on the iris. The red colour is the result of blood vessels which are present in the vascular layer of the eye.

What causes conjunctivitis?

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Bacterial conjunctivitis can occur in adults and children and is caused by organisms such as Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Hemophilus.

Can pink eye lighten or change eye color?

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Sorta, you dont really want to go out, but you can it may just hurt your eye! 0.o

Where does the pink eye come from?

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Infectious forms of pink eye are highly contagious and are spread by direct contact with infected people. If you or your child has infectious pink eye, avoid touching the eye area and wash your hands frequently, particularly after applying medications to the eye area. Never share towels or handkerchiefs, and throw away tissues after each use. Disinfecting surfaces like countertops, sinks, and doorknobs can also help prevent the spread of infectious pink eye.

Pink Eye At A Glance

  • Pink eye (conjunctivitis) can be due to infectious or noninfectious causes.
  • Infectious pink eye is contagious.
  • Infectious pink eye can be caused by bacteria or viruses.
  • Avoiding contact with infected people, disinfection of household surfaces, and good hygienic practices can help prevent the spread of infectious pink eye.
  • Noninfectious pink eye can be caused by allergy, chemical irritation, underlying inflammatory diseases, or trauma.

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Doing someones makeup with conjunctivitis?

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You should not wear makeup when you have an infectious disease. Furthermore, you should throw all of your makeup out and buy new after your infection has gone away.

What is pink eye?

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Pink eye, a bacterial infection of the conjunctiva (the eyes' mucus membrane), is spread by physical contact (touching the bacteria then touching your eyes). Pink eye is very contagious and can spread to both eyes but can usually be treated with mild antibiotics. If you have pink eye, see a doctor and don'treturn to school or work until the redness decreased and the doctor says you're no longer contagious.

What causes bacterial conjunctivitis?

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Infection with an adenovirus, however, may also cause a significant amount of pus-like discharge and a scratchy, foreign body-type of sensation in the eye. This may also be accompanied by swelling and tenderness

Home remedies for pink eye?

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washing your eye with baby soap, or putting chamomele tea bags on your eyes and letting the tea drip into your eyes

Are there different strains of conjunctivitis?

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Conjunctivitis can be acute or chronic depending upon how long the condition lasts, the severity of symptoms, and the type of organism or agent involved. It can also affect one or both eyes

Should you see your primary doctor or an eye doctor if you think you have pink eye?

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Pink eye is not commonly heard eye condition. It must be faintly red eyes. If there is change is your eye color then you must see ophthalmologist.

What if your eye is pink but you do not have pink eye?

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If your eye is pink and you don't have pink eye, you may have broken a blood vessel. It will clear up in a few days. You could also have allergies or be tired or stressed out.

How is conjunctivitis caused by a gonococcal organism treated?

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For cases of conjunctivitis caused by a gonococcal organism, a physician may prescribe an intramuscular injection of ceftriaxone (Rocephin) and a topical antibiotic ointment containing erythromycin or bactracin to be applied four times daily

Where is pink eye mostly to be found in the world?

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worldwide, but mostly western hemisphere

When you have a pink eye does it itch?

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OMG YES! When I had pink eye it itched ALL THE TIME! Also when I went to sleep id wake up the next morning, and my eyes felt like they were wired shut because they were stuck XD. yw, later.

Can you get pink eye by playing video games?

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Conjunctivitis, also known as pinkeye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is the thin clear tissue that lies over the white part of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelid.

Pinkeye has a number of different causes, including:

  • Viruses
  • Bacteria (such as gonorrhea or chlamydia)
  • Irritants such as shampoos, dirt, smoke, and pool chlorine
  • Allergies, like dust, pollen, or a special type of allergy that affects some contact lens wearers

There is no correlation between conjunctivitis and the playing of video games. Try not to stick them in your eye.

Is your whole eye pink with pink eye?

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Yes swelling does occur when you/someone has a pink eye

What organs are affected by pink eye?

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"Pink Eye" is a common term for a viral inflammation of the eye surface called "conjunctivitis".

It is a mild infection, and self-limiting (it clears up on it's own, usually in 72 hours). It is, however extremely contagious during that time. Best way to prevent it's spread is the same for any other viral infection: Good hygiene, and constant hand washing.

Can pink eye spread from cattle to humans?

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Yes, you can. Be careful when dealing with your sick cat

Is bacterial conjunctivitis similar to viral conjunctivitis?

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Conjunctivitis caused by bacteria or a virus, if treated properly, is usually resolved in 10-14 days. If there is no relief of symptoms in 48-72 hours, or there is moderate to severe eye pain, changes in vision, or the conjunctivitis is suspected

Can you get pink eye from someone's pillow pillow?

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Yes you can. If that person's pillow has a bacterial culture on it with a pink eye disease, then you are most likely to pick this up. This is why it is important to practice good hygiene and wash your pillows, pillow cases, bed sheets, etc. frequently. If you are living with other people, or even animals, be sure to wash their belongings as well. If you think you, or anyone else has pink eye, that person should see a doctor right away. You could also go to CVS's "Minute Clinic."

When did conjunctivitis first appear?

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1770 - The first case was reported by Dr.Wohlfahrt in 1770, and almost 100 years later

by Dr.Schiner, an Austrian entomologist. There was an outbreak later and it passed into the Americas.