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'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.
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Is there any disease of the eye which causes it to be reddishif so what is its solution?
pink eye
What causes pink eye and how can you treat it?
rinsing with warm water
What causes pink eye with green puss and eyelid swelling?
Infection.
I have a Jack Russell pikenese mix. She has a pink fleshy spot that has come up in the corner of her eye. What causes this and what can I do to get it to go away?
It is called pink eye and I don't know
What does it mean when your eye hurts when you blink and its pinkish red?
Probably not. Pink eye causes drainage from your eye and will make it watery and may even cause yellow/green puss to drain from your eye. Your eye will also be red and itchy.
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.
What is the common name for conjunctives?
pink eye
Can you get pink eye from cheese?
No. You can only get pink eye but touching your eye with dirty hands.
What if your eye is pink but you do not have pink eye?
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 many people a year get pink eye?
1,293 people get pink eye a year
Does pink eye cause your eye to bleed?
My children have had pink eye several times and if your eye is bleeding it sounds like more than pink eye! Are you sure you have not just scratched it to the point it is very raw? If that is not the case, I would see an eye doctor right away!Remember, pink eye is very contagious.Good luck!
What is the scientific name for pink eye?
The name for Pink eye is Conjunctivitis.
