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Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, is an irritation or infection that causes inflammation to the outer layer of the eye. It causes a distinctive pink coloration, and is usually uncomfortable.
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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
Can you use Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment on a bump on your eye lid?
Erythromycin ointment is perfectly fine to be used on eyelids. If you have a cut or laceration on the eyelid itself make sure that it is kept very clean. If there is a rash on the lid itself you have the option of scrubbing the lids with baby type shampoo that can help get rid of the rash. Please make sure you check with your local ophthalmologist if you are not noticing healing.
What do doctors recommend for pink eye?
go to the doctors about that, they should sort you out
you are asking about home treatment or natural remedies,
I found that a few things can be effective enough to avoid a a visit to medical professional.
Those are:
Wash your eye carefully with strong black tea, a few times a day. It has strong anti-bacterial qualities and might help to flash out the infection.
Take warn compress - I usually use warm hard-boiled egg wrapped in a small towel.
Take a good dose of vitamin C daily - the "good" dose varies from person to person, however I'd take 3-4 grams of pure, buffered vitamin C, like sodium ascorbate powder (not in tablets).
Like with any bacterial inflammation vitamin C is very good putting it down, when you take sufficient dose over time.
Your dog got pink eye how do you clean it?
You can dab a cotton ball in some warm water, apply it to the eyes for a few seconds, and then with a new damp cotton ball gently remove any discharge. You may also go to your local vet and ask for an eye cleaning solution and use this instead of water. Many of these solutions contain antibacterial properties and are helpful in inhibiting the growth of bacteria. Of course, also make sure to have your dog checked out by a vet so that proper treatment can be prescribed, as pink eye can be caused by a number of things that will not be cured just by simply cleaning the eyes, for example, foreign material stuck in the eye, bacterial infection, tumor, and so on. If drops are prescribed, you can clean the eyes using the same method before each application. If you'd like to learn more about pink eye, visit http://www.nonsheddingdogsblog.com/blog/can-dogs-get-pink-eye.
If your eye burns do you have pink eye?
Not necessarily! It could just be an irritation or allergy. "Pink Eye" is a bacterial infection that require antibiotic eye drops. If your eye is burning without a nasty looking drainage it is more than likely an irritation or allergy. If your eye is burning and you have a headache and it hurts to blink you might have a corneal abrasion. Best thing to do when it concerns your eye and it has lasted more than 24 hrs is to have it checked by Doctor.
Viral pink eye
This type of pink eye can often be the result from several viruses that cause a common cold, sore throat, respiratory infections and others. Is highly contagious
Bacterial pink eye
Could be the result from an infection by many different bacteria
Chlamydia or other STD pink eye
Very uncommonly chlamydia, or another sexually transmitted disease or STD, can cause pink eye. Both adults and newborn babies can get it; the newborns can attract it during birth
Allergic pink eye
Can be a result of all kinds of allergies. They tend to happen more frequently among kids who also have other allergic conditions, such as hay fever. This is usually a seasonal ailment and some triggers of this allergic reaction include grass, ragweed pollen, dead skin flakes from pets or other animals, and dust mites. Sometimes it is accompanied by other typical allergy symptoms like sneezing, itching nose or a sore throat
Chemical pink eye
Can be caused by irritating chemical substances. When you get them into your eye it causes irritation which can lead to conjunctivitis. The most common chemicals causing this are: household cleaners, sprays, smoke, smog, industrial pollutants
Giant papillary pink eye
Occurs basically when there is a foreign object in the eye like sand or a wood splinter. It is also a common complication with people who wear contact lenses. Poor hygiene in handling the lenses, solutions or cases can be the cause of an infection. Sometimes people who wear soft contact lenses can get an abnormal immune response to the lenses which may cause it
Underlying diseases
When you have reoccurring bouts of conjunctivitis this can be a sign of an underlying illness in the body. Most often these are rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus
Subconjunctional hemorrhage
Tiny blood vessels in the white of your eye burst from changes in pressure or forceful movements. This means that very hard laughing, vomiting, diving under water or even hanging or bending upside down can already cause it
Hopefully this will be of any help
What is the difference between pink eye and sore eyes?
Infectious pink eye (conjunctivitis) is highly contagious and should be treated with prescription eye drops. It can be caused by bacteria or a virus and can travel quickly through a classroom or family. The whites of the eye are extremely red, burning and with puss formation. Good hygiene is extremely important to prevent pink eye. That includes frequent washing of hands and always keeping your hands away from your face.
Many things can cause sore eyes such as eyestrain, allergies, dust, pollen, getting soap in your eye, improper eyeglass prescription, paint fumes, smoke, etc. Various types of over the counter eyedrops can help with these types of eye irritations. You should also try to eliminate the source of irritation if possible.
Is blepharo conjunctivitis contagious?
Yes it is contagious. It is contagious because it is caused by viruses such as HIV/AIDS. It does not go away on it's own so you need some sort of treatment for it.
Here is a pdf file explaining all of it.
http://www.cehjournal.org/download/ceh_18_53_073.pdf
Can eyes be pink and not be pink eye?
Yes it is possible. You can have red eyes from Albinism which gives you res or violet eyes and white hair.
Conjunctivitis (pink-eye) is insanely contagious. If you have contracted a pink-eye infection, you should avoid contact with other people, avoid touching the infected area, and wash your hands and your eye(s) frequently.
Can allergic conjunctivitis be cured?
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.
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
Who does pink eye most effect?
it is very bad but it will go away if you leave people alone and get all people who annoy you out of the house for the day so you can rest in pease!!!
How does pink eye affect cattle?
All of them,One or both eyes may be involved. Excessive weeping of the affected eye and closure due to pain are the two signs most commonly observed. As the disease progresses, the cornea becomes cloudy or white. An ulcer (eroded circular spot) frequently develops near the center of the cornea. Cattle with pinkeye keep the affected eye or eyes closed because of pain and to avoid bright sunlight. They lose weight because they are reluctant to forage for feed and water. The course of the infection may run for 4 to 8 weeks, or even longer.
As the eye begins to heal, white scar tissue infiltrates the cornea. In most cases this scar will gradually disappear as healing progresses and vision will be restored. However, in severely affected eyes, a white scar often persists and interferes with vision. If the ulceration is severe enough to penetrate all layers of cells forming the cornea, the fluid in the eyeball will escape. This results in the iris and/or lens protruding partially or entirely through the ulceration. If this occurs, there will be permanent blindness in the affected eye.
Pinkeye is caused by a combination of factors. A good control program should incorporate procedures to reduce initial eye irritation.
An intensive fly control program is essential to limit the spread of pinkeye in a herd of cattle. The insecticide-impregnated plastic ear tags are effective in controlling the horn fly and face fly. These ear tags are also an aid in controlling the stable fly and house fly, and remain effective for up to 5 months. Also sprays, charged backrubbers, and dusts bags are products that can provide chemical control. Manure, weed, and brush management are necessary for total fly control.
Cattle often have grass or weed seeds in their eyes, and these materials no doubt irritate the eye and contribute to the development of pinkeye. Clipping pastures to reduce the amount of tall grass and weeds can be an important management technique in controlling pinkeye.
Ultraviolet light (sun light) - breed for eyelid pigmentation, introduce Brahman influence into the herd, provide shade or tree rows with ample room to prevent overcrowding.
Cattle with pinkeye can be helped by prompt treatment. Most antibiotics in eye sprays are effective in reducing the infection. Many eye sprays also contain an anesthetic to relieve the intense pain due to infection. A dye to act as a filter for some of the light rays is also commonly included and probably gives some protection to the injured eye. The aerosol pinkeye sprays are most effective if applied several times a day.
Is there over the counter medicine for pink eye?
http://www.similasanusa.com/products-pink-eye-relief.cfm
IF you actually read the info on the above website, you will realize that this is ineffective medicine. Keep in mind that most times when you get pink eye (bacterial conjunctivitis) it is a bacterial infection, and that is why it is so contagious. Now read the uses for this medication:
Uses
According to homeopathic principles, the active ingredients in this medication temporarily relieve minor symptoms associated with viral and environmental conjunctivitis
Basically what this is saying is that it doesn't treat or cure bacterial conjunctivitis, or the pink eye you have. Don't waste your money on this product, use that money to go see a doctor.
What should you do if a dog has pink eye?
You should take your dog to a veterinarian for an examination. "Pink eye" is the lay term for conjunctivitis - inflammation of the membranes over the sclera (white part of the eye). This can be caused by infection, trauma, foreign body, cancer or infestation, and treatment is based upon the underlying cause.
If it is not treated by a veterinarian, you risk the dog going blind in that eye, as well as suffering a great deal of pain.
Can ball pits give you pink eye?
Only if the balls are encrusted in pink eye crust, or if you have pink eye already.
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 you swim in a salt water pool with pink eye?
Thankyou for your question it has been my pleasure to answer it for you!
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
What is inclusion conjunctivitis?
Diagnosis depends upon tests performed on the discharge from the eye. Gram stains determine the type of microorganism, while culture and sensitivity tests determine which antibiotic will kill the harmful microorganism. Conjuntival scraping.
