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'pinkeye' or Conjunctivitis can be spread very easily through sharing makeup or using the same face towels etc with the infected person. You can prevent this by washing your hands frequently and making sure you don't come in contact with anything that the infected person has touched (in case they've rubbed their eyes and have the virus on their hands). This is only really needed if the conjunctivitus is bacterial or viral. It can be caused by irritation or a scratch on the eye for example which won't be infectious. You can usually tell if it's baterial if the eye gets 'pussy' which is the body's way of getting rid of bacteria.
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What is pinkeye called?
Conjunctivitis
Is pinkeye caused by poop particles?
Pinkeye (also called conjunctivitis) is redness and swelling of the conjunctiva, the mucous membrane that lines the eyelid and eye surface. The lining of the eye is usually clear. If irritation or infection occurs, the lining becomes red and swollen. See pictures of a normal eye and an eye with conjunctivitis. == WebMD Medical Reference Traditionally, at-home remedies have been sufficient for soothing conjunctivitis associated with uncomplicated colds, minor infections, or allergies. Treatment consists primarily of cleansing the eyes and preventing the condition from spreading. Viral conjunctivitis usually runs its course in one to two weeks. Because it is not caused by bacteria, viral conjunctivitis does not respond to antibiotics. Artificial tears will also help relieve symptoms. For bacterial conjunctivitis, the treatment will probably call for antibiotic eye drops or ointment. This generally clears the symptoms within a few days.Read more about home treatment for pinkeyeRelated to pinkeye symptoms, conjunctivitis, erthyromycin, swollen eyelid, eye infection, viral conjunctivitis, stye, bacterial conjunctivitis, infant pink eye, allergic conjunctivitis© 2008 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. Pinkeye is very common. It usually is not serious and goes away in 7 to 10 days without medical treatment. Common symptoms of pinkeye are: * Eye redness (hyperemia). * Swollen, red eyelids. * More tearing than usual. * Feeling as if something is in the eye (foreign-body sensation or keratoconjunctivitis). * An itching or burning feeling. * Mild sensitivity to light (photophobia). * Drainage from the eye. Most cases of pinkeye are caused by: * Infections caused by viruses or bacteria. * Dry eyes from lack of tears or exposure to wind and sun. * Chemicals, fumes, or smoke (chemical conjunctivitis). * Allergies. Viral and bacterial pinkeye are contagious and spread very easily. Since most pinkeye is caused by viruses for which there is usually no medical treatment, preventing its spread is important. Poor hand-washing is the main cause of the spread of pinkeye. Sharing an object, such as a washcloth or towel, with a person who has pinkeye can spread the infection. For tips on how to prevent the spread of pinkeye, see the Prevention section of this topic. People with infectious pinkeye should not go to school or day care, or go to work until symptoms improve. * If the pinkeye is caused by a virus, the person can usually return to day care, school, or work when symptoms begin to improve, typically in 3 to 5 days. Medicines are not usually used to treat viral pinkeye, so it is important to prevent the spread of the infection. Pinkeye caused by a herpes virus, which is rare, can be treated with an antiviral medicine. Home treatment of viral pinkeye symptoms can help you feel more comfortable while the infection goes away. * If the pinkeye is caused by bacteria, the person can usually return to day care, school, or work 24 hours after an antibiotic has been started if symptoms have improved. Prescription antibiotic treatment usually kills the bacteria that cause pinkeye. Pinkeye may be more serious if you: * Have a condition that decreases your body's ability to fight infection (impaired immune system). * Have vision in only one eye. * Wear contact lenses. == Red eye is a more general term that includes not only pinkeye but also many other problems that cause redness on or around the eye, not just the lining. Pinkeye is the main cause of red eye. Red eye has other causes, including: * Foreign bodies, such as metal or insects. For more information, go to the topic Objects in the Eye. * Scrapes, sores, or injury to or infection of deeper parts of the eye (for example, uveitis, iritis, or keratitis). For more information, go to the topic Eye Injuries. * Glaucoma. For more information, go to the topics Eye Problems, Noninjury or Glaucoma. * Infection of the eye socket and areas around the eye. For more information, go to the topic Eye Problems, Noninjury. Swollen, red eyelids may also be caused by styes, a lump called a chalazion, inflammation of the eyelid (blepharitis), or lack of tears (dry eyes). For more information, go to the topics Styes and Chalazia or Eyelid Problems (Blepharitis). Review the Check Your Symptoms section to determine if and when you need to see a doctor.
What are symptoms of pinkeye?
crusty,pussey, eyes in the morning, sometimes stuck shut buy dried puss. Hurts like heck. best thing is warm compress and eye drop antibiotics will get rid of it faster than doing nothing.
Your eyes are always red lately Some veins are always red and the whole eye turns red from time to time You have also had green mucus discharge in the mornings Why is this?
You have pinkeye.
Why should children not go to school when they have pinkeye?
It is a bacterial infection that is very contageous. Kids rub their eyes, touch classroom items and then other children pick up those things and infect themselves when they rub their eyes.
How can pinkeye spread in sheep?
By insects/flies and the sheep rubbing on each others wool.
Is pink eye a contagious disease?
YES!!!! Viral and bacterial pinkeye are contagious and spread very easily. Since most pinkeye is caused by viruses for which there is usually no medical treatment, preventing its spread is important. Poor hand-washing is the main cause of the spread of pinkeye. Sharing an object, such as a washcloth or towel, with a person who has pinkeye can spread the infection. http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/tc/pinkeye-topic-overview
If you fart on someones pillow will they get pinkeye?
No. Pinkeye is caused by bacterial or viral infection.
Gave calves pinkeye shots and still have pinkeye?
my calves still have the pinkeye I also gave them a antibiotic shot 20 cc of l8 200
Can hamsters get pinkeye?
if you dont clean your cage for a while it can catch a virus whitch is pinkeye
Is pinkeye an inflammation of the retina?
Pinkeye, or conjunctivitis, is inflammation of the conjunctiva, the membrane lining the eye.
Can you go to work with pink eye?
* "If the pinkeye is caused by a virus, the person can usually return to day care, school, or work when symptoms begin to improve, typically in 3 to 5 days. Medicines are not usually used to treat viral pinkeye, so it is important to prevent the spread of the infection. Pinkeye caused by a herpes virus, which is rare, can be treated with an antiviral medicine. Home treatment of viral pinkeye symptoms can help you feel more comfortable while the infection goes away. * If the pinkeye is caused by bacteria, the person can usually return to day care, school, or work 24 hours after an antibiotic has been started if symptoms have improved. Prescription antibiotic treatment usually kills the bacteria that cause pinkeye." http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/tc/pinkeye-topic-overview Here u go
When was Pinkeye - South Park - created?
Pinkeye - South Park - was created on 1997-10-29.
What causes pinkeye?
I only know pinkeye on cows.. so here we go: Pinkeye is caused when either dust (possibly flies) ends up in a cows eye. You can tell if your cow has pinkeye if the pupil is white and the eye is surrounded by a pink crust kinda thing. Talk to your vet OR buy some pinkeye stuff. Hope it helped.
What is pinkeye called?
Conjunctivitis
Is pinkeye a virus?
Pinkeye is a virus. It can also be caused by bacteria and be a bacterial infections. Allergies can also cause conjunctivitis.
Does pinkeye have DNA or RNA?
DNA
