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Conjuntivitis
WHAT IS CONJUNCTIVITIS?
Conjunctivitis, commonly referred to as pinkeye, is a common condition affecting one or both eyes. It is characterized by inflammation of the conjunctiva, the mucous membrane covering the white of the eyes and the inner surface of the eyelids. Conjunctivitis may resolve on its own but sometimes requires treatment. It does not cause any permanent eye or vision changes.
Children get it a lot. It can be highly contagious (it spreads rapidly in schools and day cares), but it’s rarely serious. It's very unlikely to damage your vision, especially if you find it and treat it quickly.
When you take care to prevent its spread and do all the things your doctor recommends, pinkeye clears up with no long-term problems.
Frequently asked Questions
Conjunctivitis or Sore eyes involve redness and inflammation of the membranes (Conjunctiva) covering the whites of the eyes and the membranes in the inner part of the eyelids.
- Can you get pink eye by looking into someone's eyes?
- How It's Spread ?
- Causes of Red Eyes
- Care tips for your eyes
About Conjunctivitis
What is it?
Pink eye — also called conjunctivitis — is inflammation of the thin, clear covering of the white of the eye and the inside of the eyelids (conjunctiva).
Conjunctivitis can have several causes (see below), but many eye doctors use the term "pink eye" to refer only to viral conjunctivitis, a highly contagious infection caused by a variety of viruses.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS CONJUNCTIVITIS
- Watery to pus-like discharge
- Redness of the eye with pain and/or itching
- Eyelids stuck together when waking up
CAUSES OF PINK EYE
- Viruses Which cause diseases like mumps measles, etc…
- Bacterias Like staphylococcus aureus, streptococcus pneumonia, etc…
- Fungi Organic matter like dirt or plants
- Allergens allergic diseases like asthma eczema and high fever
- Irritants smoke, dust wind, bright ultraviolet light, chlorine etc…
- Eye conditions like blepharitis, entropion & chronic dacryocystitis
Conjunctivitis can spread via:
- Direct contact with hands contaminated with eye secretions of an infected person
- Touching eyes with hands getting in contact with surfaces, instruments, or eye solutions contaminated with the virus
- Swimming in poorly chlorinated pools
Care tips for your eyes
- Wash hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water
- Minimize hand-to-eye contact
- Use your own towels, eye drops, make-ups and applicators, sunglasses or eye glasses
- Avoid crowded places
- Ensure that doorknobs, counters, elevator buttons and handrails are regularly disinfected
- Wash clothes, towels, pillow cases and items that may have come in contact with an infected person.
- Wear eye glasses or sunglasses on windy days to protect eyes from foreign particles