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What is pink eye caused by?

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Does Tobramycin 0.3 Eye Drop get rid of pink eye?

yes, I have used it for pink eye and it worked. It only works for pink eye caused by bacteria though. It does not treat viral pink eye.


Can pink eye be caused by flying debris?

yes but there eye will not be pink it will be kind of a redish eye?


How do you fake pink eye?

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What causes 'pink eye'?

===================== 'Pink eye' is a lay term for conjunctivitis. Strictly speaking, conjunctivitis means inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye. This can be a result of allergy, foreign bodies, viral infections, bacterial infections, ect. Most people who see 'pink eye' and automatically think it's a bacteria infection. However, the majority of conjunctivitis are caused by viruses.


How can I prevent getting pink eye?

Pink eye is usually caused by a virus. The most important ways to avoid pink eye are to wash your hands and not touch your eyes. It is important also not to share towels with other family members.


Can you use expired tobramycin ophthalmic solution for pink eye?

"Pink eye" as you describe it can be caused by lots of different things, many of which don't need antibiotic treatment


Can something fly into your eye in the back of a convertible that could cause pink eye?

Pink eye is a virus so sitting in the back of a convertible won't give it to you. Coming in contact with a person who has it will give it to you. You may have gotten dust or a bug in the eye in a convertible that caused an infection.


Where does the pink eye come from?

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 GlancePink 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.See the related link for more information.


How to deal with pink eye?

get pink eye drops


Where did pink eye come from?

A former superintendent of the Regional Institute of Ophthalmology in the city of Madras (the present day Chennai), India, Kirk Patrick, was the first to have found the adenovirus that caused conjunctivitis, leading to the name Madras eye for the disease


How do you do get pink eye?

This is also called conjunctivitis. It is highly contagious and transmitted by touching your face or eye when you have the germ. It can be caused by not washing your hands.


What is the common name for conjunctives?

pink eye