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The conjunctiva of the eye (the white).
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Can Clear eyes eye drop help heal a pink eye infection?
No, Clear eyes will only relieve the symptoms but the infection will persist. Pink eye is a bacterial infection- You need an antibiotic
Can humans get pink eye from a dog?
Yes, if the human has a bacterial infection, it is possible for that infection to be transferred to the dog. I will point out, however, that this is rather rare.
Which disease is trachoma?
It is a bacterial infection of the eye.
Why is eye tissue green?
Green or yellowish-green discharge is also typically the result of a bacterial infection, such as bacterial keratitis, bacterial conjunctivitis, stye or periorbital cellulitis (a bacterial infection of the eyelids and tissues around the eye
Where does pink eye come from?
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.
How bad is a bacterial infection?
It depends on the infection. Many infections are easily cured with antibiotics, but some require more serious measures. In cases such as pink-eye, your eye will itch and ooze pus but will not hurt very much, nor will it cause much damage.
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.
It is possible to get an eye infection (pink eye, etc.) from contact lenses?
Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, can be caused in many ways depending on the type of pink eye you've got. Both Viral and bacterial conjunctivitis can be contracted from airborne sources and easily spread. Allergic conjunctivitis is just what it sounds like, an allergic reaction, and most often comes along with a stuffy, itchy or runny nose. If you think you have pink eye you should make an appointment with your eye doctor immediately to get medication to relieve your symptoms and prevent others from contracting the infection as well.
Can an eye be light pink?
yes...the infection is calld conjuctivities.
Can I get Pink eye from a sinus infection?
Yes it Is very common
Does the eye feel pain?
You may have an infection in your eye and that could be causing the pain. Sometimes pink eye, an infection in your eye can cause eye pain. Other than that, an infection in another part of your body shouldn't cause eye pain.
Who gets pink eye?
Because pink-eye is a highly contagious infection, pretty much everyone can get, even of they have perfect vision.
