Symptoms range from itching and redness to a mucous discharge.
Conjunctivitis may be caused by environmental hazards, such as wind, smoke, dust, and allergic reactions caused by pollen, dust, or grass.
Conjunctivitis may be caused by environmental hazards, such as wind, smoke, dust, and allergic reactions caused by pollen, dust, or grass.
good Q: natural hazards are hazards that are caused by things in nature e.i. an earthquake happens and causes a nuclear power plant to explode (japan) an environmental hazard on the other hand is something cause by people that affect the environment (pollution affecting major cities e.i. new york, Chicago, and Miami ect...)
Conjunctivitis can be caused by a virus or bacteria, it can also be caused by allergic or chemical factors. Conjunctivitis (also known as pink eye) is an inflammation of the thin layer covering the surface of the inner eyelid and the front of the eye (also known as the conjunctiva). The following link provides detailed information and links to resources better explaining causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention. blog.contactlensking.com/pinkeye-conjunctivitis.php
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
Bacterial conjunctivitis can occur in adults and children and is caused by organisms such as Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Hemophilus.
For most of human history, nature has been the most important source of environmental hazards, but in recent years human action has been overtaking nature as the greatest source of environmental hazard. With the recent disaster in Japan, we have some of each. Nature caused the earthquake, but human beings built the nuclear power plants which when damaged by the tsunami caused by the earthquake, are now a huge environmental hazard.
Short answer is likely yes; unless an infected person touched an infected area and then touched your eye.
No Conjunctivitis always relates to a reaction in the eye and can be caused by different thingsAllergic conjunctivitisBacterial conjunctivitisViral conjunctivitisChemical conjunctivitisNeonatial conjunctivitis is often defined separately due to different organisms
Conjunctivitis caused by an allergic reaction should clear up once the allergen is removed. However, allergic conjunctivitis will likely recur if the individual again comes into contact with the particular allergen.
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
Pink eye (conjunctivitis) can be due to infectious or noninfectious causes. It can be a sign of an allergy or an infection with a virus or a bacteria.If it is caused by a virus or bacteria, pink eye can be highly contagious for as long as two weeks after signs and symptoms begin. Early diagnosis and treatment can protect people around you from getting pink eye, too.Viral conjunctivitis and bacterial conjunctivitis may affect one or both eyes. Viral conjunctivitis usually produces a watery discharge. Bacterial conjunctivitis often produces a thicker, yellow-green discharge.Both viral and bacterial conjunctivitis can be associated with colds or with symptoms of a respiratory infection, such as a sore throat.Both viral and bacterial types are very contagious. They are spread through direct or indirect contact with the eye secretions of someone who's infected.